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Olympics
Olympics
'The greatest athlete in the world' reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds
Jim Thorpe was stripped of his 1912 Olympic medals for violations of strict amateurism rules. It was described as the first major international sports scandal.
Olympics
Ryan Lochte's 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction
The 37-year-old swimmer earned 12 medals over four Olympics, including six gold that he plans to keep for now.
Olympics
Figure skating minimum age raised before next Olympics
The change was coming even before the controversy surrounding 15-year-old Kamila Valieva at this year's Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'
Felix said she's running her last season for women — and one very important person.
Olympics
After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16
Despite Alysa Liu's young age, she's been skating for more than a decade.
The Daily
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Meyers Taylor makes history, Diggins completes collection
A bobsledding legend extended her historic run and the U.S. missed two medals by a fraction of a second on the final competition day at the Beijing Olympics.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US wins 2 more medals, Shiffrin's final chance delayed
A U.S. figure skater made history, a bobsledder is named flagbearer for the second time and Team USA picked up more halfpipe hardware.
The Daily Section
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Meyers Taylor makes history, Diggins completes collection
A bobsledding legend extended her historic run and the U.S. missed two medals by a fraction of a second on the final competition day at the Beijing Olympics.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US wins 2 more medals, Shiffrin's final chance delayed
A U.S. figure skater made history, a bobsledder is named flagbearer for the second time and Team USA picked up more halfpipe hardware.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: US has chance at a couple more medals
Team USA medals in women's bobsled are within reach and Mikaela Shiffrin has one more shot at a Beijing medal -- if the weather cooperates.
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb 18: Mikaela Shiffrin's last event, pairs figure skating
Mikaela Shiffrin goes for her first Beijing medal in the team event while U.S. bobsledders who went 1-2 earlier this week try for their second medals.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Tears of joy, anger after shocking women's figure skating finish
The scene and emotion after the women's figure skating free skate is likely to outlive the memory of who actually won at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: US has chance at a couple more medals
Team USA medals in women's bobsled are within reach and Mikaela Shiffrin has one more shot at a Beijing medal -- if the weather cooperates.
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb 18: Mikaela Shiffrin's last event, pairs figure skating
Mikaela Shiffrin goes for her first Beijing medal in the team event while U.S. bobsledders who went 1-2 earlier this week try for their second medals.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Tears of joy, anger after shocking women's figure skating finish
The scene and emotion after the women's figure skating free skate is likely to outlive the memory of who actually won at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Daily Section
Featured Videos
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Diggins, Meyers Taylor win final US medals of Olympics
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US gets more halfpipe medals, strong bobsled start
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: Pairs figure skating, hockey, bobsled medals decided
Beijing Preview, Feb. 18: Shiffrin's final shot; 4 Americans in halfpipe final
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating drama; Eileen Gu makes history
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 16: US-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
Beijing Preview, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating free skate
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Diggins, Meyers Taylor win final US medals of Olympics
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US gets more halfpipe medals, strong bobsled start
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: Pairs figure skating, hockey, bobsled medals decided
Beijing Preview, Feb. 18: Shiffrin's final shot; 4 Americans in halfpipe final
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating drama; Eileen Gu makes history
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 16: US-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
Beijing Preview, Feb. 17: Women's figure skating free skate
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Nation World
Russia becoming a pariah in sports as well as politics
Sports teams and leagues across the world are joining governments in punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Nation World
Russia becoming a pariah in sports as well as politics
Sports teams and leagues across the world are joining governments in punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Olympics
What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics
Diehard Team USA fans can purchase the puffy, buffalo plaid jackets online.
Olympics
Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation
Because Russia is competing again as the Russian Olympic Committee, the rules for medal ceremonies are a bit different.
Olympics
What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics
Diehard Team USA fans can purchase the puffy, buffalo plaid jackets online.
Olympics
Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation
Because Russia is competing again as the Russian Olympic Committee, the rules for medal ceremonies are a bit different.
Olympics
Beijing's Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
Unlike the first pandemic Olympics in Tokyo, which featured empty seats at the opening and closing, a modest crowd populated the seats of the “Bird’s Nest."
Olympics
Here's the final medal count of the Beijing Winter Olympics
The women led the way for Team USA, picking up most of the medal haul at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Team USA won the only gold medal Germany didn't get in bobsled, luge or skeleton
Germany dominated every sliding sport at the Beijing Olympics but one. And that sport didn't even exist at the Games four years ago.
Olympics
Beijing's Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
Unlike the first pandemic Olympics in Tokyo, which featured empty seats at the opening and closing, a modest crowd populated the seats of the “Bird’s Nest."
Olympics
Here's the final medal count of the Beijing Winter Olympics
The women led the way for Team USA, picking up most of the medal haul at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Team USA won the only gold medal Germany didn't get in bobsled, luge or skeleton
Germany dominated every sliding sport at the Beijing Olympics but one. And that sport didn't even exist at the Games four years ago.
NBC Olympics
Olympics
'The greatest athlete in the world' reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds
Olympics
Ryan Lochte's 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction
Olympics
Figure skating minimum age raised before next Olympics
Olympics
Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'
Olympics
After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
Nation World
Russia becoming a pariah in sports as well as politics
Olympics
'The greatest athlete in the world' reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds
Olympics
Ryan Lochte's 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction
Olympics
Figure skating minimum age raised before next Olympics
Olympics
Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'
Olympics
After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
Nation World
Russia becoming a pariah in sports as well as politics
Rules of the Game
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Explaining the Olympic alpine skiing events
There are four distinct disciplines in alpine skiing, plus an event that combines two of them and a team competition.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing
What are judges at the Beijing Winter Olympics looking for in Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing?
Rules Of The Game
Which is faster? Luge, skeleton or bobsled at the Winter Olympics?
With speeds of 80 mph and higher, the sliding sports are among the fastest and most treacherous at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Like NASCAR on ice: How short track speedskating differs from long track
One is about pure speed. The other is like a NASCAR race on ice. Here's what to look for in speedskating at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Biathlon
Biathlon is a Winter Olympics sport based on survival skills needed in the Scandinavian wilderness. Just like out in the wild, every shot counts.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: 10 hockey terms to know
What's a blue line for and what the heck is icing? Here are some hockey basics for the casual fan watching the Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Rules of the game: Olympic curling explained
Curling is one of those Olympic sports that just about anyone can try, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here's how it's done and what some of the terms mean.
Rules Of The Game
What's the difference between pairs figure skating and ice dancing?
Both pairs figure skating and ice dancing feature a man and a woman competing together and skating to music, but that’s where the similarities mostly stop.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: How to tell figure skating jumps apart
Know your toe loop from your salchow. Here's how to tell the six figure skating jumps apart at the Olympics and which one is the most difficult.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Olympic games: Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming
Artistic Swimming is the figure skating of the Summer Olympics. Here's how it works.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Judo
Judo is a combat sport in which a bout can last painstakingly long or can be over in a matter of seconds.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Table Tennis
It's more commonly known as ping pong, but is far more competitive as those little white balls can be hit at speeds more than 60 mph.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Gymnastics
One big change for the 2020 Olympics is that the number of gymnasts in the team competition is reduced from five to four.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Badminton
The game is much like tennis, but that birdie travels much faster than you may think.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Surfing
Surfing is one of the new competitions at the Olympics and requires a little help from Mother Nature.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Triathlon
Something new for the Olympics is the mixed team relay in which two men and two women per team compete.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Water Polo
Water polo is a high-exertion sport that requires players to swim, throw and lift their bodies out of the water to make a play.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Modern Pentathlon
The concept of the Modern Pentathlon dates back to a 19th century story about a French cavalry officer who had to deliver a message on horseback.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Fencing
There are three fencing disciplines and each one has its own set of rules, equipment and strategy.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Explaining the Olympic alpine skiing events
There are four distinct disciplines in alpine skiing, plus an event that combines two of them and a team competition.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing
What are judges at the Beijing Winter Olympics looking for in Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing?
Rules Of The Game
Which is faster? Luge, skeleton or bobsled at the Winter Olympics?
With speeds of 80 mph and higher, the sliding sports are among the fastest and most treacherous at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Like NASCAR on ice: How short track speedskating differs from long track
One is about pure speed. The other is like a NASCAR race on ice. Here's what to look for in speedskating at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Biathlon
Biathlon is a Winter Olympics sport based on survival skills needed in the Scandinavian wilderness. Just like out in the wild, every shot counts.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: 10 hockey terms to know
What's a blue line for and what the heck is icing? Here are some hockey basics for the casual fan watching the Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Rules of the game: Olympic curling explained
Curling is one of those Olympic sports that just about anyone can try, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here's how it's done and what some of the terms mean.
Rules Of The Game
What's the difference between pairs figure skating and ice dancing?
Both pairs figure skating and ice dancing feature a man and a woman competing together and skating to music, but that’s where the similarities mostly stop.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: How to tell figure skating jumps apart
Know your toe loop from your salchow. Here's how to tell the six figure skating jumps apart at the Olympics and which one is the most difficult.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Olympic games: Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming
Artistic Swimming is the figure skating of the Summer Olympics. Here's how it works.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Judo
Judo is a combat sport in which a bout can last painstakingly long or can be over in a matter of seconds.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Table Tennis
It's more commonly known as ping pong, but is far more competitive as those little white balls can be hit at speeds more than 60 mph.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Gymnastics
One big change for the 2020 Olympics is that the number of gymnasts in the team competition is reduced from five to four.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Badminton
The game is much like tennis, but that birdie travels much faster than you may think.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Surfing
Surfing is one of the new competitions at the Olympics and requires a little help from Mother Nature.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Triathlon
Something new for the Olympics is the mixed team relay in which two men and two women per team compete.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Water Polo
Water polo is a high-exertion sport that requires players to swim, throw and lift their bodies out of the water to make a play.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Modern Pentathlon
The concept of the Modern Pentathlon dates back to a 19th century story about a French cavalry officer who had to deliver a message on horseback.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Fencing
There are three fencing disciplines and each one has its own set of rules, equipment and strategy.
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