Japanese carpenters unveil Olympic Rings at Opening Ceremony
The Olympic Rings, made out of solid wood, were displayed inside Olympic Stadium as the Opening Ceremony paid tribute to Japan’s rich history of…
Continue ReadingThe Olympic Rings, made out of solid wood, were displayed inside Olympic Stadium as the Opening Ceremony paid tribute to Japan’s rich history of…
Continue ReadingFive-time Olympic medalist Denis Abliazin, an Olympic Athlete from Russia, won a bronze medal in 2016 in rings and looked just as dominant in the…
Continue ReadingGerman cyclist Simon Geschke withdrew from Saturday’s Tokyo Olympics road race after testing positive for…
Continue ReadingWhile away training for their upcoming match, Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT joined Mike Tirico on NBC’s Opening Ceremony coverage virtually from their…
Continue ReadingIOC President Thomas Bach reflects on the pandemic and offers words of hope, saying that the feeling of togetherness at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics “is…
Continue ReadingNBC Sports welcomes its newest contributor, Maria Taylor. The experienced sports reporter was introduced by Mike Tirico during the Opening Ceremony…
Continue ReadingDuring the Opening Ceremony in Tokyo, the celebration takes a brief pause as athletes and officials observe a special moment of…
Continue ReadingThe Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony began by commemorating the struggle athletes faced training for the Games during the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingMaria Taylor will cover the Tokyo Olympic Games in her first assignment for NBC…
Continue ReadingDutch rower Finn Florijn has been ruled out of the Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19 in Tokyo on…
Continue ReadingThere are many different levels of martial arts, but the ultimate level is the study of the sword. Mary Carillo takes a closer look at the historic…
Continue ReadingAs fate would have it Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird met at an Olympic shoot and the two dominant athletes fell in love. The dynamic duo haven’t looked…
Continue ReadingFormer Major League Baseball player Akinori Iwamura is committed to helping Fukushima Japan move forward through the Red Hopes, a semi-professional…
Continue ReadingAfter waiting an extra year, Team USA’s star swimmer Katie Ledecky is ready for action in Tokyo. Ledecky sits down with Mike Tirico to discuss…
Continue ReadingSuni Lee’s biggest fan is her father. In 2019 at her first U.S. Championships she had to perform without her dad who was injured in an accident the…
Continue ReadingAfter years of missed opportunities and disappointing finishes on the world stage, U.S. gymnast Sam Mikulak responds to the mounting “extreme…
Continue ReadingA special look at Sumo, the national sport of Japan. Mary Carillo provides an inside look at the traditions and excitement of the matches, plus a…
Continue ReadingCarissa Moore dives into a few reasons why she is excited for surfing to be added to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, including the impact the sport has…
Continue ReadingRutledge Wood speaks with Heimana Reynolds, the 2019 world champion in men’s park skateboarding, about the sport’s Olympic debut in Tokyo. The two…
Continue ReadingOlympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez learned a lot from her dad, but nothing has been more vital than his sense of determination. Between a strong role…
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