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Will China Be the First Host Nation to Be Removed From Olympic Hockey?

Hockey officials are concerned the Chinese team will embarrass the host nation at the upcoming Winter Olympics

Tokyo Olympics "Anti-Sex" Beds Being Used for COVID-19 Patients in Japan

The repurposed cardboard beds will be set up in a temporary medical facility

How Skateboarder Nyjah Huston Prepared for Tokyo

We sat down with the most decorated street skater in X-Games history to learn about his training regimen, competition tactics and more

NBC's Ratings for Tokyo Games Were an All-Time Low for Summer Olympics

Despite the drop in viewers, the Tokyo Games were profitable

Runner Defends Himself for Knocking Over Water Bottles During Olympic Marathon

Morhad Amdouni knocked over waters at a hydration station before taking the last one for himself

US Women Were the Stars for Team USA at Tokyo Summer Olympics

The U.S. finished with 66 medals in women's events, the most ever for any nation

Why Don't Americans Care Their Fellow Americans Are Winning the Summer Olympics in Tokyo?

New polling sheds a light on why Summer Olympics viewership remains very, very low

Why You Should Use the Performance Tape That Just Got Banned at the Olympics

Don't worry, the UCI won't be monitoring your next neighborhood race

Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd Shine in What Could Be Final Game for USWNT

The US took bronze in Tokyo after winning a 4-3 thriller over Australia, with the longtime stars bagging two goals each

Australian Athletes Go on Drunken Rampage Through the Olympic Village Before Departing Tokyo

The rowdy night out involved holes in walls and a life-sized emu and kangaroo going missing for a period of time

Belarusian Olympic Sprinter to Seek Political Asylum After Refusing Order to Return Home

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya will reportedly accept asylum from Poland after her Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan

Athletes' Protests Arrive at the Tokyo Olympics

Including some memorable medal acceptances

The Best TikToks From the Tokyo Olympic Games, So Far

Want the best behind-the-scenes Olympics content? You're probably looking in the wrong place.

What Do We Really Mean When We Talk About an Athlete’s “Mental Toughness”?

Simone Biles is pulling out of the individual all-around competition in Tokyo, citing her mental health. But don't you dare call her "mentally weak."

Sex at the Olympics Is Inevitable, Says Former Olympian

Susen Tiedtke says Olympians will continue to get it on in their sad cardboard beds, sex ban or no sex ban

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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