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Report: Bill for 2022 Beijing Olympics Will Be 10 Times Higher Than Projected

The Winter Olympics may cost China $38.5 billion and make the Beijing Games one of the priciest on record

Lawmakers Probe NBC About China’s Influence on Beijing Olympics Coverage

Republican leaders raised questions about the level of influence the Chinese Communist Party will have on the Games

Australian Open Removes Ban on Peng Shuai T-Shirts

Tennis Australia previously asked fans to remove shirts with the slogan "Where is Peng Shuai?"

Foreign Olympic Athletes Risk Penalties for Speech That Violates Chinese Law

Human rights activists are urging athletes in Beijing to avoid criticizing China because they could be prosecuted

NBC's Mike Tirico to Host Winter Olympics in Beijing and Super Bowl in LA on Same Weekend

Tirico will be doing international double duty for the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl next month

NHL Officially Puts Plan to Send Players to 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Ice

The league made its long-rumored decision about skipping the Games public on Wednesday morning

NHL Will Pause Season as NBA, NFL and EPL Continue to Play, for Now

It seems likely the league will exercise its opt-out clause for player participation in the Beijing Winter Olympics

China Threatens "Countermeasures" If US Proceeds With Boycott of Winter Olympics

U.S. government officials wouldn't attend the Games, but American athletes would still compete in China

WTA Stands Against China Over Peng Shuai by Suspending Tournaments

The women’s tennis tour will not hold tournaments in China, including Hong Kong

Proposed Changes to Modern Pentathlon Prompt Chaos in the Sport

It began with a woman punching a horse. Now the future of the Olympic sport is up in the air.

Report: US Planning Diplomatic Boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

If the boycott is approved, American athletes can still compete in the Winter Olympics, which are scheduled to begin on February 4

Horse Riding Dropped From Modern Pentathlon at Olympics Following Horse-Punching Incident in Tokyo

German pentathlon coach Kim Raisner was thrown out of the Tokyo Games for punching a horse

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The Miracle on Ice Is Still a Sporting Moment With No Equal

Remembering the greatest upset in Olympic history, four decades later

The Chaotic Women’s Figure Skating Finale Was Everything That’s Wrong With the Olympics

A doping scandal, a tantrum and lots of tears all beg the question: How could this have happened?

Artificial Snow Saved the Winter Olympics. Here's How It's Made.

Fake snow might be perfect for competition, but its increasing production represents a far greater problem.

Can We Maybe Stop Throwing Stuffed Animals at Figure Skaters?

There's a practical explanation, but the whole thing still feels a little inherently creepy

US Snowboarder Julia Marino Says IOC Problem With Prada-Sponsored Board Led Her to Withdraw From Big Air Event

Marino withdrew from the event a week after taking silver in snowboard slopestyle at the Beijing Olympics

What Country Pays Their Olympic Athletes the Most for Winning Medals?

Taking home a gold medal might not be worth as much as you think

Why Are So Many Olympians Competing With Tape on Their Faces?

KT tape is normally reserved for glutes and calves. Here's how it made it to noses and cheeks.

Is There a Nuclear Power Plant at the Beijing Olympics?

The Big Air Shougang venue is hosting the freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitions at the 2022 Winter Games

The Last Time the Olympics Were in Beijing, Usain Bolt Was Eating 100 Chicken Nuggets a Day

The insane anecdote resurfaced following a conversation about the cafeteria food at this year's Games

A Beginner's Guide to Winter Olympics TikTok

The accounts and athletes to follow for highlights and behind-the-scene content from Beijing

Peng Shuai Calls Sexual Assault Scandal and Disappearance "Enormous Misunderstanding"

The 36-year-old made the comment during a controlled interview in the presence of a Chinese Olympic official

The Best Winter Olympics Looks of All Time, In No Particular Order

The greatest athletes in the world warrant get-ups of Olympic proportions. Here are the most memorable outfits to ever grace the Winter Games.

Where to Train Like a Winter Olympian in and Around the Bay Area

Whether you want to play pick-up ice hockey or try your head on the skeleton track, we’ve got a plan for you

Where to Train Like a Winter Olympian Just Outside of LA

From snowboarding to cross-country skiing, we’ve got you covered

Where to Try Your Hand at Winter Sports in and Around Texas

From curling to figure skating, here’s how to train like an Olympian