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How to watch first day of Olympic short track speed skating

February 4, 2022 5:50 am NBC Olympics

The first day of short track speed skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics involves the Mixed Team Relay and heats for the Women’s 500m and Men’s…

China takes down Denmark for first win at 2022 Olympics

February 4, 2022 4:57 am NBC Olympics

Denmark played in its first-ever Olympic hockey game against China, but the Chinese ended up getting the better of them to earn their first win of…

Beijing Olympics open with nod to Year of the Tiger

February 4, 2022 4:44 am The Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Days after quietly ringing in the Chinese New Year, Beijing is celebrating the Year of the Tiger on the Olympic stage. The tiger —…

How to watch Alex Hall at the 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC and Peacock

February 4, 2022 4:22 am NBC Olympics

Alex Hall’s schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and…

Team USA flag bearer Bowe gave up spot in event for teammate

February 4, 2022 4:13 am The Associated Press

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Brittany Bowe is having quite an Olympics before she even hits the ice. First, she reclaimed…

In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound

February 4, 2022 4:08 am The Associated Press

By ADAM SCHRECK Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — For all the talk of a diplomatic boycott, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has managed to attract a…

Abby Roque skates with the puck against Finland.

Three U.S. women’s hockey players who must step up in Brianna Decker’s absence

February 4, 2022 4:04 am NBC Olympics

With Brianna Decker out for the remainder of the Olympics, the U.S. will need a few of its top players to step up and fill the…

Lost sports of the Winter Olympics: Skijoring, the wild blend of horses and skis

February 4, 2022 4:04 am CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN Video by Finn McSkimming This Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway…

NBA reveals new Kobe Bryant Trophy awarded for All-Star Game MVP

February 4, 2022 4:03 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN The NBA revealed on Thursday a newly designed Kobe Bryant Trophy which is awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA…

Best of Day 0: Chen, Hubbell, Donohue among top performers

February 4, 2022 3:57 am NBC Olympics

Look back on all the best moments from Day 0 of the Winter Olympics, from Nathan Chen’s short program, to Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue’s rhythm…

Speedskater Dawson stuck in US, still hopes to make Olympics

February 4, 2022 3:52 am The Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The clock is ticking for American speedskater Casey Dawson to get to his first Olympics. He tested…

A beginner’s guide to luge at the Winter Olympics

February 4, 2022 3:46 am NBC Olympics

Just getting started? Here are the absolute basics to prepare you for luge at the 2022 Winter…

Olympic downhill favorite Kilde is skiing’s muscle man

February 4, 2022 3:41 am The Associated Press

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — A freak of nature. A beast. Ironman. The Arnold Schwarzenegger of skiing. Aleksander Aamodt Kilde…

Team USA athletes enter the stadium in Beijing under the Olympic Rings

Sights and sounds of the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

February 4, 2022 3:23 am NBC Olympics

A running list of updates of the Parade of Nations, lighting of the Olympic cauldron, Team USA and all the pageantry of the Opening Ceremony of the…

U.S. women’s hockey team takes group selfie with net camera

February 4, 2022 3:17 am NBC Olympics

The U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team took a full group selfie with the camera in the net during their contest against…

ROC rhythm dance team skating during warmups

ROC nearly collides with Team USA in rhythm dance warmups

February 4, 2022 3:17 am NBC Olympics

During warmups in the rhythm dance competition, Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of Team USA nearly crash into the ROC…

Eileen Gu in skiing gear stands with her skis

Freeskier Eileen Gu honored to inspire girls in sports

February 4, 2022 3:11 am NBC Olympics

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu has become one of China’s most visible athletes at the 2022 Winter Games, and she’s championed women in sports the whole…

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde of Norway in action during the men's downhill training on February 4

Men’s downhill on pace to be fastest in Olympic history

February 4, 2022 3:01 am NBC Olympics

High-speed training sessions hint that the men’s downhill race at the 2022 Winter Olympics could be the fastest Alpine skiing contest in Olympic…

U.S. speed skater Casey Dawson won’t race 5000m due to COVID-19, hopeful for team pursuit

February 4, 2022 2:57 am NBC Olympics

American speed skater Casey Dawson announced on Instagram that he won’t compete in the Men’s 5000m due to…

French biathlete with rifle on back skis during a training session

Who to watch in the biathlon mixed 4x6km relay

February 4, 2022 2:27 am NBC Olympics

The first event of biathlon competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics kicks off with the mixed 4x6k. American biathletes face reigning powerhouse teams…