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Why NBA player and political activist Enes Kanter added Freedom to his legal name

6:26am January 13, 2022

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with NBA player Enes Freedom, who recently became a U.S. citizen, and has called for a boycott of the Winter Olympics in China due to human rights concerns.

A volunteer receives daily necessities on behalf of residents under home quarantine in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 12, 2022.

China is doubling down on its 'zero-tolerance' COVID policy ahead of the Olympics

3:13am January 13, 2022

by The Associated Press

China is battling coronavirus outbreaks in six cities. More than 20 million people are in some form of lockdown.

Erin Jackson almost didn't make Olympic Team USA, but luckily a friend stepped in

5:43pm January 12, 2022

Competitive speed skater Erin Jackson just missed qualifying at the Olympic trials. However, she will still compete for Team USA after fellow skater Brittany Bowe gave her spot to Jackson.

Defending men's champion Novak Djokovic practices ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.

Djokovic admits a mistake on his Australia travel form and outlines COVID test timing

1:32pm January 12, 2022

by Bill Chappell

Djokovic moved to clarify the timeline about the period when he was infectious last month and about errors on the travel document he used to enter Australia to defend his Australian Open tennis title.

Arif Khan aims to put Indian winter sports on the map at the Beijing Olympics

5:39pm January 11, 2022

by Lauren Frayer

India isn't famous for snow sports. Kashmiri ski racer Arif Khan hopes to change that. The first and so far only Indian to qualify for the Beijing Olympics, he crowdfunded trips to Europe to qualify.

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News brief: voting rights speech, schools juggle COVID, Novak Djokovic

7:47am January 11, 2022

In Atlanta, Biden will advocate for protecting voting rights. Some schools resume online classes because of COVID-19. The latest on the saga in Australia involving tennis star Novak Djokovic.

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Unvaccinated Djokovic still could be deported from Australia

7:47am January 11, 2022

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to reporter Elizabeth Kulas in Melbourne about tennis star Novak Djokovic's fight to play in the Australian Open.

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Close up photo of a barbell with three colorful weights on the end against a pink background.

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22 tips for 2022: Overcome gymtimidation by practicing weightlifting moves at home

6:00am January 11, 2022

If you're interested in breaking into weightlifting, try practicing the movements at home first by using basic household items, like a broom, and free video tutorials online to guide you.

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In 'Rise,' skier Lindsey Vonn writes about what motivated her to get to the top

5:45am January 11, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks with former downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, a world champion and Olympic medalist, about her new memoir: Rise.

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In this image taken from aerial video footage, tennis star Novak Djokovic practices on the tennis court on Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia.

Djokovic gets some court time in Australia as leaders discuss his visa

3:11am January 11, 2022

by The Associated Press

The prime ministers of Australia and Serbia talked by phone about the tennis star's visa as he is seeded No. 1 in Australian Open.