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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
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.
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.
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
From orphanage to gold medal: Paralympian Oksana Masters shares her inspirational story
Paralympic athlete Oksana Masters returns to Buffalo for Bills game
Gold medalist Olympian holds curling clinic
Buffalo hosts nation's largest speedskating competition
Anita Alvarez, Team USA stop for show in Town of Tonawanda
Local Athlete Going To Special Olympics
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
NFL
NFL players enthusiastic about the pursuit of Olympic gold when flag football debuts in 2028
Tyreek Hill is a five-time All-Pro selection and Super Bowl champion. Hill likes the idea of having an opportunity to pursue an Olympic gold medal.
Olympics
NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
Finally, the Olympics are back on the schedule for the world's top hockey players.
Nation World
French police asked for extra pay during Paris Olympics. They will get bonuses of up to $2,000
The security operation for the Paris Olympics is unprecedented in scale for France.
Olympics
US to receive gold medals in wake of figure skater Valieva's Olympic DQ
It has been a long two years for all involved.
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
From orphanage to gold medal: Paralympian Oksana Masters shares inspirational story
Winter Olympics top video moments for Sunday: Chen backflips, Shiffrin wins and the Closing Ceremony
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
WNY natives Scamurra, Mangan make region proud at Winter Olympics
Thursday, Feb. 17 Olympics livestreams: Women’s figure skating final, women’s freestyle halfpipe
Winter Olympics top video moments: Monday, Feb. 7
From Buffalo to Beijing, Hagen Kearney goes for Olympic 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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