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Olympics
Nation World
Kamila Valieva doping case verdict expected by end of January
The Russian doping case has forced the U.S. figure skating team to already wait more than a year and a half for their medals from the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Olympics
2028 Olympics adds 5 more sports to its Los Angeles lineup
Flag football and baseball-softball could put NFL and MLB players on the Olympic stage in five years’ time.
Olympics
Russia banned from Olympics after trying to incorporate Ukrainian athletes under ROC banner
The latest decision by the IOC board comes seven months after it publicly supported Russian athletes, asking sports boards to find ways to include them for 2024.
Olympics
5 more team sports set to be added to 2028 Olympics in LA
When the Summer Games return to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years, a distinctly American sport will likely make its Olympic debut.
Nation World
As Paris Olympics near, worries about bedbugs crawl to the forefront
Bedbugs have plagued France and other countries for decades, partly because they can stay alive for a year without a meal.
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
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Paralympian Oksana Masters talks about overcoming obstacles to be a gold medalist
Oregon's Ryan Crouser set to compete at Prefontaine Classic this weekend
Athletes compete in the fall 2022 Special Olympics Oregon
Bend to host its 4th Winter PrideFest to celebrate inclusion
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
Nation World
Simone Biles clinches spot on US world gymnastics championships team
Biles earned the first of six Team USA roster spots for the world championships.
Olympics
Simone Biles shares her plans for 2024 Paris Olympics
After a two-year break from competition, Biles has roared back to the top of the field but had previously been reluctant to talk about next summer's Olympics.
Nation World
Simone Biles makes history with 8th US Gymnastics title
Biles served notice that even after a two-year break following the Tokyo Olympics, in gymnastics there is the GOAT and there is everyone else.
Nation World
USA Gymnastics wants to build a centralized training center for all disciplines by the 2028 Olympics
The national camps for the programs are currently scattered across the country, which officials say isn't optimal for athletes and their coaches.
Sports
World champ holder Ryan Crouser dials in new shot-put technique, reaching new world-record distances
Oregon native and Olympian Ryan Crouser overhauled his mechanics to gain a little more distance, creating a technique referred to as the "Crouser Slide."
Nation World
Here's what you need to know about the 2024 Olympic Games, which start in exactly 1 year
Here's what to expect from the Games, including a complicated and novel opening ceremony.
Olympics
Olympics 2024: Biles, Ledecky, McLaughlin-Levrone look for encores in Paris
The Olympic festivities begin one year from Wednesday.
Nation World
Simone Biles sets return to gymnastics competition
Biles has taken most of the last two years off after making headlines at the Tokyo Olympics when she removed herself from several events to focus on mental health.
Olympics
Olympic skaters still missing medals 500 days later
Now on display at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum are nine empty boxes that should be holding medals won 500 days ago by the U.S. figure skating team.
NBC Olympics
Friday’s top moments: Eileen Gu wows on half pipe, figure skating pair sets record
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
Two more Russian teens land quads at the Olympics
Thursday Olympics livestreams: Women’s figure skating final, women’s freestyle halfpipe
Top moments from the Winter Olympics: Feb. 16
Oregon's Luke Winters, Asa Miller compete in slalom at Winter Olympics
Wednesday Olympics livestreams: US vs. Canada for women’s hockey gold
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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