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Olympics
Tokyo Olympic torch relay to kick off in one month
Nation World
NBC to air Paralympics in prime time for first time ever
1,200 hours of programming will air across NBC's linear and digital channels from the Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Olympics
Chellsie's Chase: US Olympian's gymnastics comeback turning serious
Back in 2005, American Chellsie Memmel was crowned gymnastics world champion. Now in 2021, the 32-year-old mother of two is training for an Olympic comeback.
Olympics
Russia's new team name, flag unveiled for next 2 Olympics
The team name "ROC" — an acronym for Russian Olympic Committee — has been agreed between the IOC and the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Nation World
Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president
Former Olympian Seiko Hashimoto replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori, who was forced to resign last week after making sexist comments about women.
Vaccine
Japan's mistrust of vaccines could hurt COVID fight ahead of Olympics
Japan has started a COVID vaccination campaign seen as critical to hosting the Olympics in July, but the drive faces uncertainty.
Sports
Midland High alum Bryce Hoppel runs historic 800M
The Team USA member and Adidas pro ran a 1:44:37 in his latest 800M indoor. That's 2nd fastest in US history and 6th in world history.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympic organizing committee president resigns after comments about women
Yoshiro Mori's departure comes after more than a week of non-stop criticism about his remarks and less than 6 months before the Olympics are set to open.
Olympics
One year until 2022 Winter Olympics; Norway predicted to top medals table
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will open a year from now. Most of the venues are completed since Beijing will be the first city to hold Summer and Winter Games.
Nation World
Russia confirms it won't appeal Olympic team restrictions
The Court of Arbitration for Sport last month ruled that Russia’s name, flag and anthem would be barred from the next two Olympics.
Olympics
IOC chief confident Tokyo Olympic Games will happen this summer
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said that there "is no plan B" for the summer games, regardless of surging COVID-19 cases in Japan.
Nation World
Will Olympics be canceled? 6 questions answered and what to watch for
Olympics organizers are adamant the Tokyo Olympics will happen, but that's what they were saying last year, too.
Nation World
NBC to air Paralympics in prime time for first time ever
1,200 hours of programming will air across NBC's linear and digital channels from the Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Olympics
Chellsie's Chase: US Olympian's gymnastics comeback turning serious
Back in 2005, American Chellsie Memmel was crowned gymnastics world champion. Now in 2021, the 32-year-old mother of two is training for an Olympic comeback.
Olympics
Russia's new team name, flag unveiled for next 2 Olympics
The team name "ROC" — an acronym for Russian Olympic Committee — has been agreed between the IOC and the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Nation World
Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president
Former Olympian Seiko Hashimoto replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori, who was forced to resign last week after making sexist comments about women.
Vaccine
Japan's mistrust of vaccines could hurt COVID fight ahead of Olympics
Japan has started a COVID vaccination campaign seen as critical to hosting the Olympics in July, but the drive faces uncertainty.
Sports
Midland High alum Bryce Hoppel runs historic 800M
The Team USA member and Adidas pro ran a 1:44:37 in his latest 800M indoor. That's 2nd fastest in US history and 6th in world history.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympic organizing committee president resigns after comments about women
Yoshiro Mori's departure comes after more than a week of non-stop criticism about his remarks and less than 6 months before the Olympics are set to open.
Olympics
One year until 2022 Winter Olympics; Norway predicted to top medals table
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will open a year from now. Most of the venues are completed since Beijing will be the first city to hold Summer and Winter Games.
Nation World
Russia confirms it won't appeal Olympic team restrictions
The Court of Arbitration for Sport last month ruled that Russia’s name, flag and anthem would be barred from the next two Olympics.
Olympics
IOC chief confident Tokyo Olympic Games will happen this summer
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said that there "is no plan B" for the summer games, regardless of surging COVID-19 cases in Japan.
Nation World
Will Olympics be canceled? 6 questions answered and what to watch for
Olympics organizers are adamant the Tokyo Olympics will happen, but that's what they were saying last year, too.
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