2018 Olympics

French biathlete Anais Chevalier competes at the shooting range in the women's 4x6-kilometer relay on Feb. 22. Her team won bronze.

PHOTOS: Memorable Moments From The Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games

3:31pm February 26, 2018

Norway is taking home the most Winter Olympic medals, 39 total — 14 of them gold. The U.S. came in fourth in the medal count, winning 23 — its lowest number since 1998, when it won 13.

Artists perform near the Olympic flame during the closing ceremony. "Although parting is sad, we will remember Pyeongchang with beautiful memories," said Lee Hee-beom, the Pyeongchang Olympics organizing committee president.

Highlights Of The Pyeongchang Olympics Closing Ceremony, In Photos

2:26pm February 25, 2018

The flame is extinguished and the torch is passed to Beijing, host of the next Winter Games.

Speedskaters Elise Christie of Great Britain gets by Kim Boutin of Canada and Andrea Keszler of Hungary as they fall during the Ladies' 500m quarterfinal on Feb. 13. "If the pass is gonna be close or tight," says U.S. speedskater J.R. Celski, "we usually

From 'Bonk' To 'Bombs' And 'Fly Swat': A Guide To Olympic Slang

5:13pm February 23, 2018

by Melissa Block

Olympic sports have their own vernacular — terms that make no sense to outsiders. Much of it has to do with when things go wrong. And some of it has to do with Seinfeld.

Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate after their semifinal victory over Japan on Friday. The upset puts the team, which has become a sensation in the Olympic host country, into a gold medal round match-up with Sweden.

South Korean Women Win Thriller In Curling, Putting 'Garlic' Gold In Reach

2:13pm February 23, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Their historic run on the Olympic sheet has captured the hearts of their host country. Now, after a clutch semifinal win Friday, the so-called "Garlic Girls" have a shot to capture gold, too.

Russian girls stand next to photos of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the opening of the Sports House, set up to support the Russian delegation of the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Gangneung on Feb. 9.

What It's Like to Visit Russia's 'Sports House' At The Pyeongchang Olympics

7:08am February 23, 2018

by Bill Chappell

In the shadow of a doping scandal, Russian athletes, friends and fans are gathering at a hospitality venue during the Winter Games. "No alcohol," a man at the door warns visitors.

American curler Tyler George celebrates the U.S. team's upset over Canada during the semifinal round Thursday. The stunner puts the U.S. into the gold medal round, where Sweden awaits.

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U.S. Men Win A Shocker On The Sheet, Will Play For Gold In Olympics Curling Final

11:16am February 22, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

It wasn't exactly supposed to happen this way. But the U.S. men's curling team surged late against traditional powerhouse Canada, and brought home a historic victory. Sweden awaits in the final.

Aleksandr Krushelnitckii, seen during the bronze medal game against Norway last week. The Olympian from Russia won that mixed doubles bronze — but had the medal stripped Thursday for testing positive for a banned substance.

Russian Curler Stripped Of Olympic Bronze After He's Found Guilty Of Doping

10:40am February 22, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Aleksandr Krushelnitckii and his wife have given up their mixed doubles medal after he tested positive for a banned drug. It's unwelcome news for a Russian delegation already embroiled in scandal.

Brittany Bowe of the United States (left) trails behind Ireen Wust of the Netherlands in the women's 1,000-meter speedskating race in Sochi, Russia, in 2014. The U.S. team won no medals at Sochi.

After Long Drought, Has U.S. Olympic Long Track Speedskating Turned A Corner?

7:27pm February 21, 2018

by Rolando Arrieta

On Wednesday, U.S. long track skaters won bronze in the women's team pursuit event — the first Olympic medal since 2010. Here's a look at what it's like for U.S. athletes to compete in this sport.

Tim Burke and other American biathletes spoke out about guns after the shooting in Parkland, Fla. Burke is seen here during the 10km Sprint Biathlon on Feb. 11 at the Pyeongchang Olympic Games.

U.S. Biathlon Team Speaks Out For Gun Control

4:46pm February 21, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

The sport's athletes must ski across the course, then calm their breathing and use rifles to fire at a target. For biathletes, the fact that their sport involves firearms isn't always comfortable.

A cross-country skier passes Olympic rings on Feb. 16.

More Ways Than Ever To Watch The Olympics, And Fewer Are Watching In Prime Time

4:00pm February 21, 2018

by Eric Deggans

Prime-time viewership is lower than it was for the Sochi Winter Games, though NBC is still drawing more viewers in prime time than its competitors.