Opinion: Olympic Flame Of Suffering
With the Winter Olympics set for next year, NPR's Scott Simon talks about the push by some human rights groups to move the games out of Beijing.
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Anti-Doping Agency Bans Russia From International Sports Events For 4 Years
WADA says Russia won't be able to take part in high-profile events such as the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo or the 2022 World Cup because it has continued to provide fake information.
PHOTOS: Memorable Moments From The Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games
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.
Highlights Of The Pyeongchang Olympics Closing Ceremony, In Photos
The flame is extinguished and the torch is passed to Beijing, host of the next Winter Games.
South Korean Women Win Thriller In Curling, Putting 'Garlic' Gold In Reach
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.
What It's Like to Visit Russia's 'Sports House' At The Pyeongchang Olympics
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.
U.S. Men Win A Shocker On The Sheet, Will Play For Gold In Olympics Curling Final
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.
After Long Drought, Has U.S. Olympic Long Track Speedskating Turned A Corner?
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.
More Ways Than Ever To Watch The Olympics, And Fewer Are Watching In Prime Time
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.
The Experts Known As 'Ice Meisters' Create Perfect Olympic Skating Surfaces
They're not the Zamboni drivers. These skilled technicians know how to make ice for figure skating, speedskating, hockey and curling — each requiring different temperatures, textures and hardness.