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Olympics
Here's what you need to know about the 2024 Olympic Games
Here's what to expect from the Games, including a complicated and novel opening ceremony.
Arizona athletes excited as 2024 Paris summer games are getting closer
As we approach the one-year mark until the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we take a look at the Arizona hopefuls looking to make their mark next year.
Arizona athlete now an Olympian
Roman Bravo-Young is one of the best high school wrestlers in Arizona history. Now, he'll get a shot at a gold medal in Paris.
Tucson's Delaney Schnell is ready to dive into the Paris Summer Olympic Games in 2024
Arizona is sending several athletes to Paris next year to compete in the Summer Olympic games. We've got your first look at these incredible athletes.
Mesa's skateboarding champ Jagger Eaton getting ready for Paris Olympics
Mesa's Jagger Eaton made the Valley proud as one of the first people to bring home an Olympic medal in skateboarding.
Like father like son: ASU's Turner Washington going for gold
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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.
The Daily Section
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Tucson's Delaney Schnell is diving for Gold
Catching up with Breeja Larson ahead of the U.S. Olympic trials
Kevin Durant ready to lead team USA at Olympics
Breakdancing to debut at 2024 Paris Olympics
Jagger Eaton talks skateboarding at 2024 Paris Olympics
2024 Paris Olympics: Meet the ASU swimmer representing France
ASU swimmer representing France ready for Paris | Arizona Athletes to Watch
Exploring French culture and cuisine in the Valley
Paralympian Oksana Masters talks about overcoming obstacles to be a gold medalist
Tucson's Delaney Schnell is ready to dive into 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
Mesa's skateboarding champ Jagger Eaton prepares for Paris Olympics
Arizona athletes excited as 2024 Paris summer games are getting closer
Olympics 2024: Biles, Ledecky, McLaughlin-Levrone look for encores in Paris
The Olympic festivities begin one year from Wednesday.
Gabby Douglas, history-making Olympian, announces return to gymnastics
The now 27-year-old was the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around gymnastics title.
Diana Taurasi has sights set on playing at Paris Olympics
Diana Taurasi hopes to be healthy and potentially play for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics next year
Arizona's Delaney Schnell hoping to take gold in diving at Paris Olympics
Arizona is representing several athletes competing in the Paris Olympics. This includes Delaney Schnell, looking to medal for the second straight Olympic games.
Breaking Barriers
Brittney Griner not attending USA Basketball camp
Griner was back in Arizona, choosing to skip the camp in Minnesota so she can be with her wife and recover from her time in a Russian jail.
Nearly 1 year later, US figure skaters still waiting on their Olympic medals
U.S. Figure Skating has had enough with the delays over the awarding of team medals from the Beijing Olympics.
Will Russia be allowed at 2024 Olympics? IOC reveals what it wants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he told France's president that Russia should have “no place” at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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.
Mattel debuts Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll
While Barbie may seem like just a toy, it's so much more for Yamaguchi.
NBC Olympics
100 days to Paris: Arizona man hopes to be one of the first breakers to compete in the Olympics
Kevin Durant ready to lead team USA at Olympics
Breakdancing to debut at 2024 Paris Olympics
100 days to Paris: Mesa skateboarding champ Jagger Eaton prepares for 2024 Olympics
Jagger Eaton talks skateboarding at 2024 Paris Olympics
Legendary coach Bob Bowman keeps turning out winning swimmers, and not just Americans
Mesa's skateboarding champ Jagger Eaton getting ready for Paris Olympics
Arizona athletes excited as 2024 Paris summer games are getting closer
A look at how Arizona athletes performed at the Winter Olympics
Team USA figure skater Brandon Frazier talks playing cupid for his partner and her husband
Looking at the best moments from Brandon Frazier and Alexa Knierim at the Winter Olympics
Third time's the charm: Maine company hand makes Team USA's Olympic winter boots for opening ceremony
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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