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Team USA at a Biathlon Training Session ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games on January 31, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China

U.S. biathletes focus on process in their quest for a first-ever Olympic medal

2:40am February 04, 2022

by Tom Goldman

The U.S. Biathlon team has never won an Olympic medal — the only U.S. athletes not to do so. New innovations may lead to a medal finish in the combined cross-country skiing and target shooting event.

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Brian Flores, former head coach for the Miami Dolphins, talks with NPR about his lawsuit against the NFL and racism in the league.

Brian Flores took a big risk suing the NFL. Here's why he thinks it's worth it

10:02pm February 03, 2022

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

The ex-head coach of the Miami Dolphins alleges racial discrimination in his suit against the NFL. The ultimate goal is change – even if he gets blackballed in the process, Flores tells NPR.

The reporter who broke the gender barrier in NHL locker rooms has died at age 70

7:19pm February 03, 2022

by The Associated Press

Herman hoped her "mini sports history" moment would go quietly unnoticed. Instead, the locker room quickly devolved into a "circus scene."

NBC is in an awkward position with the politics around the Beijing Olympics

5:44pm February 03, 2022

by David Folkenflik

While the Olympics often feel like a victory lap for NBC, the games' exclusive broadcaster in the U.S., the politics surrounding Beijing 2022 have put the network in an uncomfortable spot.

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Jay Williams of 'The Limits' talks about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL

5:22pm February 03, 2022

In a historic move, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racial discrimination in hiring, sham interviews for coaching positions and more.

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People walk past the Birds Nest stadium in Beijing on Feb. 4, 2021. Exactly a year later, it is hosting the opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

The Winter Olympics start Friday. Here's how to follow along

4:45pm February 03, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

The 2022 Olympics kick off in Beijing on Friday. Here's how to watch the opening ceremony and follow NPR's coverage for the next two weeks.

Logan Sankey jumps during the first round of the ski jumping competition at the U.S. Nordic Combined & Ski Jump Olympic Trials in December in Lake Placid, N.Y.

The fight for equality in women's ski jumping is about more than ski suits

3:38pm February 03, 2022

by Emily Russell

The sport's governing body has gotten rid of a rule that required hip-enhancing panels on women's ski suits. Ski jumpers still want to see better pay and more opportunities to compete.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs in January. Tomlin is currently the league's only Black head coach.

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Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs

3:03pm February 03, 2022

by Scott Neuman

The NFL's Rooney Rule set out to correct inequities at the top of pro football's hierarchy. But today, there are still few minorities in head coaching positions.

Owner Dan Snyder speaks during the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders at FedExField on February 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

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Ex-Washington football employee brings new harassment claim against owner Dan Snyder

1:24pm February 03, 2022

by Andrea Hsu

A day after the Washington Football Team unveiled its new name, former employees appeared on Capitol Hill to share stories of workplace harassment, including a new allegation against Snyder himself.

Thomas Bach (L), President of the International Olympic Committee attends the Olympic Truce Mural ceremony at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games village Feb. 1, 2022, in Beijing, China

The Olympic chief will meet with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai after safety concerns

9:51am February 03, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach avoided taking positions on any political controversies ahead of the beginning of the Beijing Winter Games in a news conference Thursday.