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Olympics
Erik Spoelstra, the youngest Filipino-American NBA head basketball coach
Spoelstra worked his way up from the film room to being the youngest head coach in the NBA and two-time NBA champion as head coach of the Miami Heat.
Athletes' village at Paris Olympics will feature 'world’s largest restaurant'
About 40,000 meals are expected to be served each day during the Games to the more than 15,000 athletes from 200 different countries.
USA crew team finishes training in Seattle, drawing inspiration from 'The Boys in the Boat' for 2024 Olympics
The USA team wrapped up their training in Seattle before they travel to Switzerland for the final Olympic Qualification Regatta.
Oregon rower competing in the Paralympics this summer in France
In 2018, Todd Vogt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but has not let that stop him from rowing.
Athletes given more time to return under new USA Track & Field maternity policy
Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons was instrumental in pushing for the program after raising concerns over the gap in health care insurance coverage.
Mattel debuts Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll
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The Daily
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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Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has even invited top officials, including President Emmanuel Macron, to swim in the Seine at an event dubbed "the big dive" in late June.
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Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
Officials said it could be used to help identify promising athletes, personalize training methods and make the games fairer by improving judging.
Jade Carey, Leanne Wong hope path to Paris Olympics goes through NCAA Championships
Carey, the Olympic champion on floor exercise, is competing for Oregon State. Wong, an Olympic alternate in 2021, leads a young Florida squad.
Oregon Olympian Ryan Crouser talks 2024 Paris Olympics on TODAY
The Sam Barlow High School graduate joined TODAY on Wednesday to talk about going for his third Olympic gold medal.
Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after debilitating kidney ailment
Suni Lee was diagnosed with a kidney disorder last year that left her at times unable to even bend her legs or squeeze her fingers together.
Simone Biles thought she would be 'banned from America' after 'twisties' at Olympics
In a new interview, Simone Biles recalled how one of her first thoughts after experiencing the 'twisties' in Tokyo was what the reaction would be like online.
Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games
Doping scandals and pandemic delays have marred recent Games, but Paris organizers are hoping to revitalize interest in the Olympics this summer.
USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics
The amount of talent on the U.S. roster is staggering.
NBC Olympics
Portland company debuts Olympic swimwear that tackles common problem for athletes
Portland runners to compete in U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
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
US earns gold, silver in men's skiing slopestyle at Winter Olympics
Oregon's Luke Winters, Asa Miller compete in slalom at Winter Olympics
Wednesday Olympics livestreams: US vs. Canada for women’s hockey gold
Olympian teaches ice dancing in Vancouver
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: 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.
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
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: Badminton
The game is much like tennis, but that birdie travels much faster than you may think.
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: 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: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
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: 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: Fencing
There are three fencing disciplines and each one has its own set of rules, equipment and strategy.
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