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Olympics
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.
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.
Olympic Torch is lit as countdown for Paris Games hits 100-day mark
The Olympic Torch is lit and the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics is only 100 days away.
Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower
The hugely popular landmark in central Paris has seen soaring visitor numbers in the lead-up to the 2024 Games, and will likely see even more during the summer.
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.
Olympic flame lit in Greece, beginning months-long journey to Paris
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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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Olympic flame crosses the Mediterranean Sea
Team USA climbers prepare for Paris
New Jersey climber qualifies for Paris Olympics in bouldering and lead combined
Breaking makes its Olympics debut in Paris this summer
Paris works to improve water quality of Seine River ahead of Olympic events
Olympic flame under the protection of the Italian coast guard
Formula Kite will make its debut in the 2024 Olympics
Team USA artistic swimming preparing for gold
Climber prepares for Paris 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.
Athletes look forward to post-pandemic Olympics with coaches, family and lots of fans
Some athletes are even excited to have fans root against them because unlike in Tokyo, at least there's a crowd.
Paris Olympics will feature 2nd-longest gap for an athlete: 40 years between games
Trap shooter Leonel Martínez says he's in better shape for the Games now than he was in Los Angeles in 1984.
Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000
The governing body of athletics said it was setting aside $2.4 million to pay the gold medalists across the 48 events on the track and field program.
'Let your passions drive you': Two-time Olympic medalist shares journey to 2024 Paris Olympics
Gabby Thomas, a two-time Olympic medalist and Harvard graduate is no stranger to the grand stage of international athletics.
Olympic track will be purple for the first time ever at Paris Games
One month’s work and 2,800 pots of glue will get the track ready for this summer's Paris Games.
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.
Simone Biles opens up about handling pressure of Olympic spotlight
Biles is well aware of what may await this summer. That the millions who were riveted by what happened in Tokyo will tune in to see if she cracks again.
Paralympian loses medals and equipment in Brazilian floods but is improvising to qualify for Paris
His home is submerged beneath floodwater, and all his belongings are in his car as he tries to qualify for the Paralympics in two major events.
NBC Olympics
Olympic hurdler works deli counter to fund training
Water polo player and former Olympian discusses challenging path to Paris Olympics
Tahiti home to Olympic surfing
Paris Olympics art deco posters revealed
Breakdancing workshops ahead of Olympics
Inside Team USA's Paris training center
LA28 announces opening dates for 2028 Olympics
UMaine grads compete in same Team USA 4-man bobsled in 2022 Beijing Olympics
Third time's the charm: Lewiston company hand makes Team USA's Olympic winter boots for 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
A closer look at the curling scene in Maine
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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