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Olympics
Nation World
Russian, Belarusian athletes won't take part in Olympic opening ceremony
The opening ceremony on July 26 will see thousands of athletes travel on boats down the River Seine for several miles toward the Eiffel Tower.
Olympics
NBC announces 2 new hosts are joining the Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage
The Olympics opening ceremony is being held outside of a stadium setting for the first time in history.
Olympics
Peyton Manning, Kelly Clarkson join NBC's Opening Ceremony team for Paris Olympics
The former Colts quarterback will join Clarkson and Mike Tirico for the July 26 ceremony in Paris.
Olympics
Gabby Douglas withdraws from upcoming gymnastics competition after testing positive for COVID
It was supposed to be her first return to competition since the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Nation World
Strike at the Eiffel Tower closes one of the world's most popular monuments to visitors
The Eiffel Tower is typically open 365 days a year, but a number of strikes in recent months have disrupted daily operations.
Nation World
Russian, Belarusian athletes won't take part in Olympic opening ceremony
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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 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
Paralympian Oksana Masters talks about overcoming obstacles to be a gold medalist
Simone Biles clinches spot on US world gymnastics championships team
Here's what you need to know about the 2024 Olympic Games, which start in exactly 1 year
Preparations underway for Paris Olympics 2024
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
Olympics
The Paris Olympics medals are monumental. They're embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
The medals for the Paris Games may be the most unique ever.
Olympics
Olympic organizers to release tens of thousands of new tickets for the Paris Games
Organizers said they have sold “just under 8 million” tickets out of 10 million available for the Olympics, with further tickets to be released ahead of the Games.
Nation World
Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate
Lieberman's sudden death marks an irreplaceable loss for No Labels, injecting a new level of uncertainty into the organization’s 2024 ambitions.
Nation World
Images from on board cargo ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge released
The Dali, which is managed by Synergy Marine Group, was headed from Baltimore to Sri Lanka.
Olympics
Nearly 2 years after Olympics, Russian skater Kamila Valieva disqualified
The decision comes almost two years after Kamila Valieva's doping case caused turmoil at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Nation World
US expected to win big at 2024 Olympics
Forecasting is particularly difficult this time with most Russian and Belarussian athletes likely to be excluded because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nation World
Shiffrin already in love with 2026 Olympic skiing venue in Cortina
While the world is preparing for the 2024 Olympics, some athletes are already looking toward 2026.
Nation World
Olympics recruits Budweiser's AB InBev as its first-ever global beer sponsor
The Olympic body has never signed a beer or alcohol brand for its global event, which is widely viewed as the pinnacle of athletic achievement.
Olympics
Snoop Dogg's Olympics commentary is about to get way more official for Paris
The rapper, actor and cannabis connoisseur will be on site in Paris "bringing that Snoop style" to NBC's Olympic Primetime Show.
NBC Olympics
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin on boyfriend Kilde: 'We share each other's successes'
Winter Olympics Playlist: What Team USA's Olympians are listening to
US skater Corinne Stoddard suffers broken nose, cleared to keep competing
US and ROC figure skaters nearly collide on ice during warmup
With Olympic team medal, Karen Chen can fill another gap in her career record
Why do curling stones have batteries? And other questions answered
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.
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