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Olympics
Two-time Olympic gold medalist hosts 7th annual track and field competition in Tyrone
It's the seventh year that Sandy Creek High School will hold the Christian Taylor Invitation, named after and organized by the man himself.
Mikaela Shiffrin gets win 96 after six-week injury layoff
The World Cup finals for both women and men wrap up the season over the next two weeks in Saalbach, the Austrian host venue of the 2025 world championships.
'Let your passions drive you' | 2-time Olympic medalist from Atlanta 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.
Last Jump | Georgia Olympian says Paris could be last appearance
Atlanta-born and raised, Keturah Orji, an Olympic track athlete, is no stranger to success.
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.
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
Featured Videos
Sprinter Christian Coleman talks about journey to Paris Olympics
Two-time Olympic gold medalist hosts 7th annual track and field competition in Tyrone
Keturah Orji: From UGA tracks to global heights at the Olympic Games
'Let your passions drive you' | 2-time Olympic medalist from Atlanta shares journey to 2024 Paris Olympics
Georgia athlete, Olympic hopeful reflects on careers as she fights for women's decathlon in games
Olympic gold medalist, UGA graduate's father receives kidney transplant from surprising doner
Sitdown with the first US Olympic speed climber, Emma Hunt, and her brother
1-on-1 with UGA women's swim coach Stefanie Williams Moreno
Olympic gold medalist, UGA graduate's father receives kidney transplant from surprising donor
There are 37 million Americans who have kidney disease, and for Missy Franklin, that person was her father.
'Hunt'-ing for gold | Meet the first US Olympic speed climber from Georgia
Meet the Hunt family, home of the first U.S. Olympic speed Climber, Emma Hunt.
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.
Metro Atlanta teen wins match at World Team Table Tennis Championships
Amber Liu traveled to South Korea with Team USA for the tournament, where she competed in a singles match on Tuesday.
Strike at the Eiffel Tower closes one of the world's most popular monuments to visitors
The Eiffel Tower is typically open 365 days a year, but a number of strikes in recent months have disrupted daily operations.
Former Georgia Bulldogs star wins third straight US Indoor Championships triple jump title
Keturah Orji competed at both the 2016 and 2021 Olympics and is a favorite to represent the US again in Paris this summer.
IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45
Pacquaio wanted to come out of retirement to box at age 45 in the Olympic tournament in Paris where medal bouts will be staged at the Roland Garros tennis complex.
Olympic hammer thrower from Georgia wins national competition, sets new record
11Alive brought viewers this story earlier this week when Daniel Haugh was training at Kennesaw State University and gearing up for the competition.
Olympic weightlifter from Marietta sets 8 new American records
Hampton Morris, representing Team USA, set new American junior and senior records, along with two record-breaking totals on Tuesday night.
NBC Olympics
5-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor honored in Douglas County
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
Why do Olympians bite their medals?
'Always trying to create moments': Jason Brown back at Olympics after 8 year absence
Mikaela Shiffrin on boyfriend Kilde: 'We share each other's successes'
Winter Olympics Playlist: What Team USA's Olympians are listening to
US skater Corinne Stoddard suffers broken nose, cleared to keep competing
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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