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Olympics
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
The pair of remarkable rookies were selected Tuesday by a combination of votes from the media, players, fans and the league's 12 coaches.
Simone Biles moves closer to 3rd Olympic trip as injuries mount behind her at US trials
While not at her unparalleled best, Biles had little trouble sprinting to the lead at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday.
Who is Simone Biles' husband? What to know about Jonathan Owens
Much has happened for the Olympic gold medalist since she last time stepped on the Olympic stage in Tokyo.
Three Olympic sports cut from Paris to make room for new events
The four newest sports were chosen partly because they're easy to pick up, and form communities that are active on social media.
How the Fosbury Flop changed the high jump at the Olympics
One athlete's unconventional style at the 1968 Summer Games made a lasting impact on the sport.
A fresh start for NBC Olympics: No more 'plausibly live' for Paris Games this summer
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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Skateboarding in the Olympics: How does the scoring work?
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Gymnast Skye Blakely pulls out of Olympic trials following Achilles injury
Blakely came to the Olympic trials as a leading contender to make the U.S. team following a dazzling performance at nationals.
US women's Olympic soccer team roster revealed: Alex Morgan left off
The Olympic roster is smaller than the 23 players who are included on teams for the Women's World Cup and other competitions.
Athing Mu stumbles, falls in 800 meters and will not have chance to defend her Olympic title
One of America's most promising runners saw her hopes of back-to-back Olympic titles in the 800 meters fall away.
Kendall Ellis will compete in Olympics after being freed from locked porta-potty minutes before trials
While she should have been stretching and preparing to race, the 28-year-old was banging on a porta-potty's door, screaming for someone to let her out.
Olympic champion track cyclist Katie Archibald to miss Paris Games after freak accident
Katie Archibald won gold medals at the last two Summer Olympics, but a freak accident means she won't get a shot this year at making it three in a row.
Olympic swimming champion misses spot on Team USA by 0.27 seconds
After becoming the first swimmer from Alaska to make the powerhouse American team, Jacoby won a stunning gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke in Japan.
Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA's Opening Ceremony uniforms
Team USA will be wearing a "distinctively American" outfit when the Olympics kick off next month in one of the world's fashion capitals.
Rules of the Game: What is modern pentathlon?
This Olympic event has athletes fencing, swimming, target shooting and more.
Boats cruise the Seine river in Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony rehearsal
Organizers say they are preparing for the Paris Olympics' unique Opening Ceremony as originally planned, with no alternatives being prepared at this stage.
NBC Olympics
Bryce Hoppel, parents talk Olympic journey ahead of trip to Paris
Americans top the World Surf League rankings heading into the Olympic break
Sophia Smith: Meet the athlete
How to watch badminton at the Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule
Two-time gold medalist Helen Glover heading to fourth Olympic Games
How to watch swimming at the Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule
How to watch gymnastics at the Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule
Blood, sweat and cheers: Paris to welcome kayak cross
John John Florence: Meet the athlete
Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss: The road to Paris
Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss: Meet the athletes
Novak Djokovic: The road to Paris
Rules of the Game
Three Olympic sports cut from Paris to make room for new events
The four newest sports were chosen partly because they're easy to pick up, and form communities that are active on social media.
How the Fosbury Flop changed the high jump at the Olympics
One athlete's unconventional style at the 1968 Summer Games made a lasting impact on the sport.
Rules of the Game: What is modern pentathlon?
This Olympic event has athletes fencing, swimming, target shooting and more.
Skateboarding in the Olympics: How does the scoring work?
After making its debut at the last Summer Olympics, skateboarding is back for the Paris Games.
Here's what you need to know about breaking, the newest Olympic sport
Breaking, commonly known as breakdancing, got its start in New York in the 1970s. It has grown to a worldwide sport ready for the Olympic stage.
Paris 2024: Gymnastics events at the Olympics
With several different disciplines and multiple events, here's how to keep track of all the gymnastics competitions in Paris.
Paris Olympics: What are the four types of swimming strokes?
Heading into the Paris Olympics, the U.S. leads the all-time swimming gold medal count with 257 gold medals.
Everything to know about soccer at the Paris Olympics
For the Paris Olympic games, the soccer tournament is condensed to less than three weeks — a much smaller and more intense timeframe than the World Cup.
Rules of the Game: Diving at the Paris Olympics
From springboards to synchronized dives, here's what you need to know about this Olympic event.
Why does one volleyball player wear a different color jersey at the Olympics?
The libero was introduced in volleyball in 1996.
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: Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing
What are judges at the Beijing Winter Olympics looking for in Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing?
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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 Olympic games: Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming
Artistic Swimming is the figure skating of the Summer Olympics. Here's how it works.
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: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
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.
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