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Olympics
Where will the Olympic flame travel for the 2026 Games?
“The Olympic torch relay is the moment when the Games enter peoples’ homes, spreading the magic of winter sports across Italy,” said Games CEO Andrea Varnier.
Tucson prep star hopes to continue football family legacy in 2028 Olympics
The seven-time state champion looks to make history when women’s flag football makes its Olympic debut in 2028.
With a parade of athletes on Champs Elysées, France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics
French athletes celebrated the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the Champs Elysées on Saturday.
Tom Cruise's salary for Olympics Closing Ceremony revealed
You may be surprised to learn how much Tom Cruise got paid for his cameo and stunts at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics were targeted by three foiled attack plots, prosecutors say
In all, five people, including a minor, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the three foiled plots against the Summer Games.
The Daily
Paris Rewind, Aug. 11: Paris Olympics are officially closed
The U.S. easily won the total medal count, but it came down to the women's basketball final buzzer to see whether the Americans would tie China for the most gold.
Paris Preview, Aug. 11: Gold medal title could come down to last event
Team USA has a big lead for the most medals won in Paris, but the gold medal race could come down to the very last event.
The Daily Section
Paris Rewind, Aug. 10: Team USA adds 3 gold medals in track
The track and field competition at the Paris Olympics ended on a high note for the United States.
The Daily Section
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Paris Olympics Highlights | Team USA dominates the summer games
Paris Olympics: Highlights from Tram Mai's time at the 2024 Olympics
Paris Rewind, Aug. 11: Paris Games officially closed
Arizona couple takes early honeymoon at the Olympics
Recapping Day 15 of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
More Paralympic gold medals for US in equestrian and swimming
The United States equestrian team won three more medals in Paralympics dressage on Saturday.
Raygun apologizes to breakdance community for backlash after her Olympics performance
In a TV interview, Raygun detailed being chased by cameras through Paris and how she dealt with the very public reaction to her breaking performance at the Olympics.
World's second-tallest man gets bigger bed after sleeping on floor at Paralympics
A two-time Paralympic champion was initially sleeping on the floor while competing in Paris because there wasn't a big enough bed, his coach recently revealed.
Team USA’s first para badminton medalists aim to capitalize on momentum: ‘Why not dream big?’
Team USA won silver in the para badminton mixed doubles event in the SH6 classification for athletes of short stature.
Breaking Barriers
Archers, swimmers and boccia players going for gold at the Paralympics Monday
On the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics, medals will be handed out in eight sports.
Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River
Heavy rains cause wastewater and runoff to flow into the river, leading to a rise in bacteria levels including E. Coli.
U.S. men's goalball and wheelchair rugby win and Park adds to shooting medal count
The U.S. teams in men's goalball and wheelchair rugby progressed toward the knockout rounds in their sports.
Fifth successive gold for Tunisian shot-putter at Paralympics and US wins first gold
Reigning Paralympic champion and world record holder Gia Pergolini defended her women’s 100-meter backstroke S13 title Friday.
Scottsdale Synchro shines at PanAm Aquatics Championships
The Valley team represented the United States on one of artistic swimming’s biggest stages.
NBC Olympics
Road to Milan-Cortina: Key dates, events leading up to 2026 Winter Olympics
Biathlon at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games
Figure skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games
Ski jumping at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games
Curling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Results: Latest events in each Olympic sport
Freestyle skiing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Snowboarding at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Nordic combined at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Para cross-country skiing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Ski mountaineering at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Cross-country skiing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Rules of the Game
Three Olympic sports cut from Paris to make room for new events
The four newest sports were chosen partly because they're easy to pick up, and form communities that are active on social media.
How the Fosbury Flop changed the high jump at the Olympics
One athlete's unconventional style at the 1968 Summer Games made a lasting impact on the sport.
Rules of the Game: What is modern pentathlon?
This Olympic event has athletes fencing, swimming, target shooting and more.
Skateboarding in the Olympics: How does the scoring work?
After making its debut at the last Summer Olympics, skateboarding is back for the Paris Games.
Here's what you need to know about breaking, the newest Olympic sport
Breaking, commonly known as breakdancing, got its start in New York in the 1970s. It has grown to a worldwide sport ready for the Olympic stage.
Paris 2024: Gymnastics events at the Olympics
With several different disciplines and multiple events, here's how to keep track of all the gymnastics competitions in Paris.
Paris Olympics: What are the four types of swimming strokes?
Heading into the Paris Olympics, the U.S. leads the all-time swimming gold medal count with 257 gold medals.
Everything to know about soccer at the Paris Olympics
For the Paris Olympic games, the soccer tournament is condensed to less than three weeks — a much smaller and more intense timeframe than the World Cup.
Rules of the Game: Diving at the Paris Olympics
From springboards to synchronized dives, here's what you need to know about this Olympic event.
Why does one volleyball player wear a different color jersey at the Olympics?
The libero was introduced in volleyball in 1996.
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.
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