How The Olympic Medal Tables Explain The World
They are a concise lesson in world history, reflecting wars won and lost, economic growth and decline and a country's overall standing in the world.
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Brett Favre's Rocky Start Almost Derailed Legendary Football Career
On Saturday, Brett Favre will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A Super Bowl winner and three-time MVP, Favre's professional career started off a bit rocky. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com about Favre's beginnings.
How Many Calories Do Olympic Athletes Need?
To Olympians, food is fuel, and mileage may vary. Depending on their sport, contenders need to consume anywhere between 1,200 to 8,000 calories before competing.
As The Rio Olympics Get Underway, Alt.Latino Shares Its Love For Brazilian Music
Brazil's rich musical history is interwoven into Alt.Latino's weekly musical explorations. Just in time for the opening ceremonies, we collected some of our favorite Brazilian music moments.
After A Rough Run-Up, Rio Aims For An 'Awesome' Opening Ceremony
The Friday night spectacle could be "a drug for depression in Brazil," says the creative director of the show that viewers around the world will see tonight.
An American Muslim Fencer Lunges Into U.S. Olympic History In Rio
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is set to become the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympic Games while wearing a hijab.
Olympic Rugby Returns For Men; Women Make Their Debut
American men are the defending champion in rugby — a sport that's coming back after being dropped following the 1924 Games. The U.S. women are considered contenders in the fast seven-on-seven game.
Riot Police Fight With Protesters As Olympic Torch Tours Rio
Riot police fired back with tear gas and rubber bullets at protests in a poor Rio neighborhood upset over the money being spent on the Olympic games. The protests are highlighting complaints that Brazilian authorities aren't doing enough to help the poor.
'Indianapolis Star' Reveals USA Gymnastics Failed To Report Abuse Cases
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Marisa Kwiatkowski, investigative reporter for the Indianapolis Star, about how USA Gymnastics didn't report allegations of child abuse by coaches, allowing them to continue to abuse children for years.
Olympic Alternates Face Challenges In Training To Possibly Compete
There are two sets of athletes at the Olympic games: the athletes who will compete and the alternates who likely won't. The alternates are in Rio and training just as though they'll be in the competition.