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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.
Athletes given more time to return under new USA Track & Field maternity policy
Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons was instrumental in pushing for the program after raising concerns over the gap in health care insurance coverage.
Mattel debuts Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll
While Barbie may seem like just a toy, it's so much more for Yamaguchi.
Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has even invited top officials, including President Emmanuel Macron, to swim in the Seine at an event dubbed "the big dive" in late June.
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
Officials said it could be used to help identify promising athletes, personalize training methods and make the games fairer by improving judging.
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
Divers getting ready for competition at Tennessee Aquatic Center
Divers make a splash at the Tennessee Aquatic Center
Meet the Area 22 Special Olympians!
Tellico Village hosts special Olympians on pickleball court
UT swim coach shares what it takes to train for the Olympics
Peyton Manning to join team hosting Olympics opening ceremony
VFL Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson to host Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Aug. 2016: Olympian Sharrieffa Barksdale serves as Team USA manager
East TN Olympian gives back to future athletes in Harriman
University of Tennessee hosts USA Diving National Championships
Paralympian Oksana Masters talks about overcoming obstacles to be a gold medalist
Excitement grows among Knoxville's French community as countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics continues
UT swim coach helps Olympic-level swimmers from all over the world
UT swim coach Matt Kredich told WBIR what it takes to get to the top.
Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after debilitating kidney ailment
Suni Lee was diagnosed with a kidney disorder last year that left her at times unable to even bend her legs or squeeze her fingers together.
Olympic Torch is lit as countdown for Paris Games hits 100-day mark
The Olympic Torch is lit and the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics is only 100 days away.
Olympic flame lit in Greece, beginning months-long journey to Paris
The torch's 11-day journey through Greece will end with the handover in Athens to Paris 2024 organizers, who will transport it to France.
Athletes look forward to post-pandemic Olympics with coaches, family and lots of fans
Some athletes are even excited to have fans root against them because unlike in Tokyo, at least there's a crowd.
Olympic track will be purple for the first time ever at Paris Games
One month’s work and 2,800 pots of glue will get the track ready for this summer's Paris Games.
Paris Olympics will feature 2nd-longest gap for an athlete: 40 years between games
Trap shooter Leonel Martínez says he's in better shape for the Games now than he was in Los Angeles in 1984.
NBC Olympics
Divers getting ready for competition at Tennessee Aquatic Center
Divers make a splash at the Tennessee Aquatic Center
Athletes' village at Paris Olympics will feature 'world’s largest restaurant'
Meet the Area 22 Special Olympians!
Tellico Village hosts special Olympians on pickleball court
Athletes given more time to return under new USA Track & Field maternity policy
Mattel debuts Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie doll
Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics
UT swim coach helps Olympic-level swimmers from all over the world
UT swim coach shares what it takes to train for the Olympics
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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