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Extended Roundtable: Beijing Olympics

February 6, 2022 8:14 am NBC Olympics

Mike Tirico hosts an in-depth discussion on the 2022 Olympic host nation with NBC’s China analysts Andy Browne and Jing…

Daily Olympic Recap: Julia Marino, Jaelin Kauf earn Team USA’s first medals

February 6, 2022 7:55 am NBC Olympics

Recaps and results from the biggest competitions held on Sunday, Feb. 6 at the 2022 Winter…

Juan Martín del Potro likely to retire from tennis soon

February 6, 2022 7:51 am The Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Juan Martín del Potro, who won the 2009 U.S. Open, says he is likely to retire from professional tennis after…

Italy mixed curling team beats Sweden, remains undefeated

February 6, 2022 7:49 am NBC Olympics

Sweden takes on the undefeated Italian team in the mixed curling round robin. After a tight game, Italy defeats Sweden and maintains its winning…

Smaller nations proud to represent at Opening Ceremony

February 6, 2022 7:48 am NBC Olympics

While some countries have over 200 athletes at the Winter Olympics, others like Pakistan, Andorra, Chinese Taipei, Colombia and Uzbekistan have just…

US women tune up for Canada with 8-0 rout of Switzerland

February 6, 2022 7:38 am The Associated Press

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Hilary Knight scored two first-period goals, Alex Cavallini stopped 12 shots, and the United States…

Norway defeats Great Britain in mixed doubles curling

February 6, 2022 7:32 am NBC Olympics

Norway defeats Great Britain 6-2 in mixed doubles curling. This win brings Norway, Great Britain and Canada to a tie for second in the round robin…

Moguls skier Kauf delivers the love and wins Olympic silver

February 6, 2022 7:31 am The Associated Press

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — At the Tetonia Club in Alta, Wyoming, they clung to one simple phrase as their…

Surfing great Kelly Slater wins Billabong Pro Pipeline days before his 50th birthday

February 6, 2022 7:01 am CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN Just days shy of his 50th birthday, legendary pro surfer Kelly Slater won the Billabong Pro Pipeline in Hawaii on Saturday…

Harold Varner III sinks monster eagle putt on final hole to win the 2022 Saudi International

February 6, 2022 6:56 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Harold Varner III drained a huge eagle putt on the 18th hole of the final round to snatch victory at the 2022 Saudi International…

Moments of Inspiration: Cheek’s 2006 speed skating gold

February 6, 2022 6:54 am NBC Olympics

As the competition continues in Beijing, look back on an iconic race for the United States in the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics, where Joey Cheek…

How to watch: Brittany Bowe, Ireen Wuest take center stage in women’s 1500m

February 6, 2022 6:50 am NBC Olympics

Brittany Bowe and Ireen Wuest are strong contenders for the gold medal in the women’s 1500m speed skating…

What to watch in final round robin games of mixed doubles curling

February 6, 2022 6:42 am NBC Olympics

Three teams have clinched spots in the mixed doubles curling semifinals with one session of round robin games left to play at the 2022 Winter…

Forest ousts FA Cup holder Leicester; 5th-tier team advances

February 6, 2022 6:32 am The Associated Press

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer Leicester’s FA Cup defense has been ended by Nottingham Forest after the second-tier side won 4-1. It…

Men’s Luge Heats 3 and 4: Germany’s Ludwig upgrades to singles gold, USA’s Mazdzer eighth

February 6, 2022 6:16 am NBC Olympics

Germany’s Johannes Ludwig earned luge singles gold and USA’s Chris Mazdzer finished eighth at the 2022 Winter…

Varner sinks long putt on 18th to win Saudi International

February 6, 2022 6:13 am The Associated Press

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Overnight leader Harold Varner III has eagled the par-5 last when he sank a long putt to overtake…

Luge’s new king: Germany’s Johannes Ludwig wins Olympic gold

February 6, 2022 6:06 am The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Johannes Ludwig let all his rivals know back in November that he would be the one to beat at the…

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott: Kiwi is taking snowboarding ‘to the next level’ as 20-year-old wins gold

February 6, 2022 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wasn’t even born when New Zealand ended its 40-year wait for a Winter Olympics medal in 1992. On…

Slovenia takes gold and bronze medals in women’s ski jumping

February 6, 2022 5:53 am NBC Olympics

Slovenia’s Ursa Bogataj and Nika Kriznar won the gold and bronze medals in women’s ski jumping. Germany’s Katharina Althaus took bronze. Bogataj’s…

Mixed doubles curling: Team USA eliminated from semifinal contention with loss to Switzerland

February 6, 2022 5:52 am NBC Olympics

Team USA fell to Switzerland Sunday to end their hopes of advancing to the mixed doubles curling…