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Olympics
Olympics
Georgia Olympians visit the White House
Winter Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor and Summer Olympian Kenny Selmon from Mableton were hosted by President Biden, along with hundreds of other Olympians.
Olympics
Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'
Felix said she's running her last season for women — and one very important person.
Olympics
After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16
Despite Alysa Liu's young age, she's been skating for more than a decade.
Local News
5-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor honored in Douglas County
Meyers Taylor set the goal of being an Olympian at just nine years old, and she hopes to show young girls they can achieve whatever they set their minds to.
Olympics
Elana Meyers Taylor says she'll continue competing, could go for 2026 Olympics
At 37, Meyers Taylor already became the oldest American woman to win a medal at the Winter Olympics in February.
The Daily
Daily Rewind
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.
Daily Rewind
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
Daily Rewind
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.
Daily Rewind
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
Daily Preview
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.
Daily Preview
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.
Daily Rewind
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
Daily Preview
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.
Daily Preview
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.
Daily Rewind
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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Paralympian from Georgia to lead off a world-wide race in Atlanta
Georgia Olympians visit the White House
Georgia Olympians head to the White House
Building Atlanta's Summer Olympics water venue | Video vault
Fayetteville Olympian returns home to host track and field event
Special Moment | Georgia Paralympian Garrett Geros comes home
5-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor honored in Douglas County
Douglasville Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor honored for historic career
Paralympian from Georgia to lead off a world-wide race in Atlanta
Georgia Olympians visit the White House
Georgia Olympians head to the White House
Building Atlanta's Summer Olympics water venue | Video vault
Fayetteville Olympian returns home to host track and field event
Special Moment | Georgia Paralympian Garrett Geros comes home
5-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor honored in Douglas County
Douglasville Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor honored for historic career
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
The International Paralympic Committee reversed course less than a day after saying athletes from Russia and Belarus would be able to compete.
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
The International Paralympic Committee reversed course less than a day after saying athletes from Russia and Belarus would be able to compete.
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Nation World
Russia becoming a pariah in sports as well as politics
Sports teams and leagues across the world are joining governments in punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Olympics
After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support
After she failed to medal in the women's competition, viewers were heartbroken to see the teen be coldly chastised by her coach as she walked off the rink.
Nation World
Russia becoming a pariah in sports as well as politics
Sports teams and leagues across the world are joining governments in punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Olympics
After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support
After she failed to medal in the women's competition, viewers were heartbroken to see the teen be coldly chastised by her coach as she walked off the rink.
Noticias WXIA
Dos coloradenses son los primeros ganadores de medallas del equipo de EE. UU. en los Juegos Olímpicos de Beijing
Julia Marino y Jaelin Kauf ganaron medallas de plata en Beijing.
Olympics
'You can rise tomorrow and keep going': Shiffrin shares story of resilience at Beijing Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin considered leaving Beijing after failing to finish in her two strongest events. But the Alpine skiing champion chose to soldier on.
Noticias WXIA
Dos coloradenses son los primeros ganadores de medallas del equipo de EE. UU. en los Juegos Olímpicos de Beijing
Julia Marino y Jaelin Kauf ganaron medallas de plata en Beijing.
Olympics
'You can rise tomorrow and keep going': Shiffrin shares story of resilience at Beijing Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin considered leaving Beijing after failing to finish in her two strongest events. But the Alpine skiing champion chose to soldier on.
Olympics
Georgia Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor is coming home
The bobsledder is expected to fly into Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Olympics
Elana Meyers Taylor finally gets Olympic moment as Team USA's flag bearer
Elana Meyers Taylor took to Instagram to write about an Olympics moment she had been waiting for.
Olympics
What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?
Greece traditionally leads the parade, regardless of its place in the alphabet, because that is where the Olympics originated. The host country enters last.
Olympics
Georgia Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor is coming home
The bobsledder is expected to fly into Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Olympics
Elana Meyers Taylor finally gets Olympic moment as Team USA's flag bearer
Elana Meyers Taylor took to Instagram to write about an Olympics moment she had been waiting for.
Olympics
What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?
Greece traditionally leads the parade, regardless of its place in the alphabet, because that is where the Olympics originated. The host country enters last.
NBC Olympics
Local News
5-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor honored in Douglas County
NBC Olympics
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
NBC Olympics
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
Olympics
Why do Olympians bite their medals?
Olympics
'Always trying to create moments': Jason Brown back at Olympics after 8 year absence
NBC Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin on boyfriend Kilde: 'We share each other's successes'
NBC Olympics
Winter Olympics Playlist: What Team USA's Olympians are listening to
NBC Olympics
US skater Corinne Stoddard suffers broken nose, cleared to keep competing
Local News
5-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor honored in Douglas County
NBC Olympics
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
NBC Olympics
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
Olympics
Why do Olympians bite their medals?
Olympics
'Always trying to create moments': Jason Brown back at Olympics after 8 year absence
NBC Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin on boyfriend Kilde: 'We share each other's successes'
NBC Olympics
Winter Olympics Playlist: What Team USA's Olympians are listening to
NBC Olympics
US skater Corinne Stoddard suffers broken nose, cleared to keep competing
Rules of the Game
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
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?
Rules Of The Game
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.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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.
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.
Rules Of The Game
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
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 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
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
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules Of The Game
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 Game
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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
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
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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
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
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?
Rules Of The Game
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.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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.
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.
Rules Of The Game
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
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 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
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
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules Of The Game
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 Game
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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
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
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
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
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
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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