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Olympics
Nation World
American high jumper wins Olympic gold medal 9 years after competition
A U.S. silver medalist from the London Olympics is being awarded the gold as Russia is caught again in its long-running doping scandal.
Olympics
How will US Olympians get to Beijing? No one knows for sure yet
Much of the travel confusion stems from U.S. and Chinese carriers reducing the number of flights between the countries from more than 300 a week to single digits.
Olympics
7 athletes to watch for during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
We take a look at some of the Team USA athletes you should keep an eye out for. Tram Mai has the details.
Olympics
Medals, heartbreaks and more: Keep up with the Olympic athletes from Arizona
Keep up with Arizona's Olympic competitors!
Olympics
Ralph Lauren rolls out buffalo plaid for Team USA in Beijing
Team USA will be parading in cozy American flag sweaters and red-and-blue plaid puffer jackets.
Nation World
American high jumper wins Olympic gold medal 9 years after competition
Nation World
American high jumper wins Olympic gold medal 9 years after competition
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The Daily
Daily Preview
Tokyo Preview, Aug. 8: Final medals and Closing Ceremony
While the Closing Ceremony serves as the pinnacle of Sunday's events, there are still several medals to be decided earlier in the day.
Daily Rewind
Tokyo Rewind, Aug. 6: Felix makes history with medal No. 10
Allyson Felix stands alone in women's track and field and, after a slow start in Tokyo, the U.S. men's basketball team confirmed it's still the best.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Tokyo Preview, Aug. 8: Final medals and Closing Ceremony
While the Closing Ceremony serves as the pinnacle of Sunday's events, there are still several medals to be decided earlier in the day.
Daily Rewind
Tokyo Rewind, Aug. 6: Felix makes history with medal No. 10
Allyson Felix stands alone in women's track and field and, after a slow start in Tokyo, the U.S. men's basketball team confirmed it's still the best.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Tokyo Preview, Aug. 7: US women in basketball, water polo gold medal games
The final medals in track and field will be decided Saturday and the U.S. women's basketball team tries to extend its Olympics dominance.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Tokyo Preview, Aug. 7: US women in basketball, water polo gold medal games
The final medals in track and field will be decided Saturday and the U.S. women's basketball team tries to extend its Olympics dominance.
The Daily Section
Featured Videos
Ralph Lauren rolls out buffalo plaid for Team USA in Beijing
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics sports
Olympian Jagger Eaton trades skateboard for golf club
Catching up with Mesa Olympian Jagger Eaton
After winning gold in Tokyo Olympic gymnast Jade Carey is off to college
Paralympic symbol installed at Odaiba Marine Park
Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey receives honors at Phoenix gym
Former Arizona Cardinal Sam McGuffie eyes 2022 Winter Olympics
Ralph Lauren rolls out buffalo plaid for Team USA in Beijing
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics sports
Olympian Jagger Eaton trades skateboard for golf club
Catching up with Mesa Olympian Jagger Eaton
After winning gold in Tokyo Olympic gymnast Jade Carey is off to college
Paralympic symbol installed at Odaiba Marine Park
Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey receives honors at Phoenix gym
Former Arizona Cardinal Sam McGuffie eyes 2022 Winter Olympics
Olympics
Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic medal designs unveiled
Organizers say the designs, modeled after ancient jade pendants, symbolize how the Olympic games bring people together all around the world.
Nation World
People protesting Beijing Olympics arrested in Athens
The activists, 18-year-old Tibetan student Tsela Zoksang and 22-year-old Hong Kong exiled-activist, Joey Siu, are both American citizens.
Olympics
Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic medal designs unveiled
Organizers say the designs, modeled after ancient jade pendants, symbolize how the Olympic games bring people together all around the world.
Nation World
People protesting Beijing Olympics arrested in Athens
The activists, 18-year-old Tibetan student Tsela Zoksang and 22-year-old Hong Kong exiled-activist, Joey Siu, are both American citizens.
Olympics
US luge star breaks foot after hitting piece of ice at 75 mph
It's the latest blow for the U.S. sliding programs going into the Olympic season.
Olympics
Winter Olympics athletes face 3-week quarantine if they aren't vaccinated
Residents of China should be able to attend the 109 medal events at the Beijing Winter Olympics, but foreign spectators will be banned once again.
Olympics
US luge star breaks foot after hitting piece of ice at 75 mph
It's the latest blow for the U.S. sliding programs going into the Olympic season.
Olympics
Winter Olympics athletes face 3-week quarantine if they aren't vaccinated
Residents of China should be able to attend the 109 medal events at the Beijing Winter Olympics, but foreign spectators will be banned once again.
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers | Dominique Dawes
Breaking Barriers | Simone Manuel
Breaking Barriers | Muhammad Ali
Breaking Barriers | Billie Jean King
Harrison Dillard is only athlete in Olympic history to win gold medals in both sprints, hurdles | Breaking Barriers
The 1968 moment 2 Olympians raised their black-gloved fists on stage | Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers | Otis Davis
Breaking Barriers | Ibtihaj Muhammad
Breaking Barriers | Jesse Owens
Breaking Barriers | Wilma Rudolph
Breaking Barriers | Dominique Dawes
Breaking Barriers | Simone Manuel
Breaking Barriers | Muhammad Ali
Breaking Barriers | Billie Jean King
Harrison Dillard is only athlete in Olympic history to win gold medals in both sprints, hurdles | Breaking Barriers
The 1968 moment 2 Olympians raised their black-gloved fists on stage | Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers | Otis Davis
Breaking Barriers | Ibtihaj Muhammad
Breaking Barriers | Jesse Owens
Breaking Barriers | Wilma Rudolph
Nation World
USOPC: American hopefuls for Beijing Games must have vaccine
Team USA hopefuls will have to show proof of vaccination by Dec. 1.
Olympics
North Korea barred from competing at 2022 Winter Olympics
North Korea withdrew its team from the summer Olympics citing a need to protect athletes from the “world public health crisis caused by COVID-19.”
Nation World
USOPC: American hopefuls for Beijing Games must have vaccine
Team USA hopefuls will have to show proof of vaccination by Dec. 1.
Olympics
North Korea barred from competing at 2022 Winter Olympics
North Korea withdrew its team from the summer Olympics citing a need to protect athletes from the “world public health crisis caused by COVID-19.”
Olympics
Suni Lee's dad receives electric wheelchair from Simone Biles on TODAY Show
John Lee, who cheered his daughter on at the Olympics from St. Paul, has been using a manual wheelchair to get around since an accident two years ago.
Olympics
American Paralympian Oksana Masters picks up 2nd gold medal
The latest win brings her career total to four gold and 10 medals overall in both summer and winter events.
Paralympics
American Paralympian wins medal in 4th different sport
Oksana Masters has now mastered another event, winning her ninth career Paralympic medal at the Tokyo Games and her first in a new sport.
Olympics
Suni Lee's dad receives electric wheelchair from Simone Biles on TODAY Show
John Lee, who cheered his daughter on at the Olympics from St. Paul, has been using a manual wheelchair to get around since an accident two years ago.
Olympics
American Paralympian Oksana Masters picks up 2nd gold medal
The latest win brings her career total to four gold and 10 medals overall in both summer and winter events.
Paralympics
American Paralympian wins medal in 4th different sport
Oksana Masters has now mastered another event, winning her ninth career Paralympic medal at the Tokyo Games and her first in a new sport.
NBC Olympics
Olympics
UCCS-alum wins U.S. its first women's Olympic track cycling gold
Olympics
Medals, heartbreaks and more: Keep up with the Olympic athletes from Arizona
NBC Olympics
Burkina Faso's first medal brings Tokyo Games into record territory
NBC Olympics
Boxer regrets putting silver medal in his pocket at podium ceremony
NBC Olympics
Olympic skateboarder takes out cameraman during run
NBC Olympics
Tokyo Olympics skateboarding: Youth, camaraderie reign supreme
Olympics
Mexican gymnast makes history with fourth place finish in women's vault
NBC Olympics
Watch the best of Simone Biles before she competes on beam at the Tokyo Olympics
Olympics
UCCS-alum wins U.S. its first women's Olympic track cycling gold
Olympics
Medals, heartbreaks and more: Keep up with the Olympic athletes from Arizona
NBC Olympics
Burkina Faso's first medal brings Tokyo Games into record territory
NBC Olympics
Boxer regrets putting silver medal in his pocket at podium ceremony
NBC Olympics
Olympic skateboarder takes out cameraman during run
NBC Olympics
Tokyo Olympics skateboarding: Youth, camaraderie reign supreme
Olympics
Mexican gymnast makes history with fourth place finish in women's vault
NBC Olympics
Watch the best of Simone Biles before she competes on beam at the Tokyo Olympics
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: 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.
Rules of the Game: 3-on-3 basketball
A popular urban sport comes to the biggest athletic stage in the world for the first time in Tokyo. Here's how it's played.
Rules of the Game: Equestrian
Equestrian involves three distinct events and is the only Olympic sport where individual men and women compete against each other equally.
Rules of the Game: Handball
The action is fast-paced in handball and the referee can even penalize you if they think you're stalling.
Rules of the Game: Volleyball and Beach Volleyball
The basic rules of volleyball and beach volleyball are the same, but team sizes, court size and scoring are different.
Rules of the Game: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Here is what rhythmic gymnasts are trying to do with that hoop, ball, ribbons and clubs.
Rules of the Game: Track Cycling
Track cycling has multiple types of races, rules and forms of strategy.
Rules of the Game: Decathlon and Heptathlon
It's not about being the best in every event in the decathlon or heptathlon. It's about being at or near the top in enough of them to win the gold.
Rules of the Game: Trampoline
Imagine the tumbling you see in gymnastics. Now imagine doing it three stories in the air.
Rules of the Game: Archery
Could you hit an apple 76 yards away with an arrow? That's basically what archers will be trying to do.
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.
Rules of the Game: 3-on-3 basketball
A popular urban sport comes to the biggest athletic stage in the world for the first time in Tokyo. Here's how it's played.
Rules of the Game: Equestrian
Equestrian involves three distinct events and is the only Olympic sport where individual men and women compete against each other equally.
Rules of the Game: Handball
The action is fast-paced in handball and the referee can even penalize you if they think you're stalling.
Rules of the Game: Volleyball and Beach Volleyball
The basic rules of volleyball and beach volleyball are the same, but team sizes, court size and scoring are different.
Rules of the Game: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Here is what rhythmic gymnasts are trying to do with that hoop, ball, ribbons and clubs.
Rules of the Game: Track Cycling
Track cycling has multiple types of races, rules and forms of strategy.
Rules of the Game: Decathlon and Heptathlon
It's not about being the best in every event in the decathlon or heptathlon. It's about being at or near the top in enough of them to win the gold.
Rules of the Game: Trampoline
Imagine the tumbling you see in gymnastics. Now imagine doing it three stories in the air.
Rules of the Game: Archery
Could you hit an apple 76 yards away with an arrow? That's basically what archers will be trying to do.
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