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Olympics
Olympics
Weekend Winter Olympics livestreams: Figure skating, bobsled, and closing ceremony
There is still a lot of exciting action in figure skating, bobsled, and speedskating his weekend before the Beijing Olympics wrap up with the closing ceremony.
Olympics
Friday Winter Olympics livestreams: Pairs figure skating, Shiffrin’s final run
Pairs figure skating begins with the short program, two U.S. bobsledders try for a second medal each, and Mikaela Shiffrin takes one last shot at a medal.
Olympics
New Hampshire newspaper reporter gives insights from Beijing as he covers local Olympians
Salmon Press newspapers' sports editor, Joshua Spaulding, is covering local New Hampshire athletes for his fourth Olympics in Beijing.
Olympics
Former Olympian from Bethel looks back on time representing Team USA
Bethel native Troy Murphy talks about his time at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
Olympics
With all eyes on Valieva, here's what happened in women's free skate
As the doping case unfolded around her, Valieva tried to go about her business as usual, taking part in every practice on her schedule.
The Daily
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Meyers Taylor makes history, Diggins completes collection
A bobsledding legend extended her historic run and the U.S. missed two medals by a fraction of a second on the final competition day at the Beijing Olympics.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US wins 2 more medals, Shiffrin's final chance delayed
A U.S. figure skater made history, a bobsledder is named flagbearer for the second time and Team USA picked up more halfpipe hardware.
The Daily Section
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Meyers Taylor makes history, Diggins completes collection
A bobsledding legend extended her historic run and the U.S. missed two medals by a fraction of a second on the final competition day at the Beijing Olympics.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US wins 2 more medals, Shiffrin's final chance delayed
A U.S. figure skater made history, a bobsledder is named flagbearer for the second time and Team USA picked up more halfpipe hardware.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: US has chance at a couple more medals
Team USA medals in women's bobsled are within reach and Mikaela Shiffrin has one more shot at a Beijing medal -- if the weather cooperates.
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb 18: Mikaela Shiffrin's last event, pairs figure skating
Mikaela Shiffrin goes for her first Beijing medal in the team event while U.S. bobsledders who went 1-2 earlier this week try for their second medals.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Tears of joy, anger after shocking women's figure skating finish
The scene and emotion after the women's figure skating free skate is likely to outlive the memory of who actually won at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Daily Section
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: US has chance at a couple more medals
Team USA medals in women's bobsled are within reach and Mikaela Shiffrin has one more shot at a Beijing medal -- if the weather cooperates.
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb 18: Mikaela Shiffrin's last event, pairs figure skating
Mikaela Shiffrin goes for her first Beijing medal in the team event while U.S. bobsledders who went 1-2 earlier this week try for their second medals.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 17: Tears of joy, anger after shocking women's figure skating finish
The scene and emotion after the women's figure skating free skate is likely to outlive the memory of who actually won at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Daily Section
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Breakdancing to make its debut at 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
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For Curling is Cool Day, we're celebrating one Mainer who made the Olympic team
Sports
Team USA boxer from Maine brings hardware, life advice to students at her former high school
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Diggins, Meyers Taylor win final US medals of Olympics
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US gets more halfpipe medals, strong bobsled start
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: Pairs figure skating, hockey, bobsled medals decided
Olympics
New Hampshire newspaper reporter gives insights from Beijing as he covers local Olympians
Olympics
Breakdancing to make its debut at 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
News
For Curling is Cool Day, we're celebrating one Mainer who made the Olympic team
Sports
Team USA boxer from Maine brings hardware, life advice to students at her former high school
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 20: Winter Games come to a close
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 19: Diggins, Meyers Taylor win final US medals of Olympics
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 18: US gets more halfpipe medals, strong bobsled start
Daily Preview
Beijing Preview, Feb. 19: Pairs figure skating, hockey, bobsled medals decided
Olympics
New Hampshire newspaper reporter gives insights from Beijing as he covers local Olympians
Olympics
Why does Eileen Gu ski for China instead of the US?
The American ski star was candid about her thinking process and upcoming plans as she prepared for a potentially record-making end to the Olympics.
Olympics
Meet the Maine Olympians: James Reed
James Reed will be racing in the four-man bobsled race
Olympics
Why does Eileen Gu ski for China instead of the US?
The American ski star was candid about her thinking process and upcoming plans as she prepared for a potentially record-making end to the Olympics.
Olympics
Meet the Maine Olympians: James Reed
James Reed will be racing in the four-man bobsled race
Nation World
'Something more serious is going on': Valieva listed 2 legal oxygen boosters on Olympic forms
The CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said a new revelation about two legal substances used by Russia's Kamila Valieva "undermines the credibility” of her defense.
Local News
Mainer competes in first Olympics with USA bobsled team
Del Duca went to Telstar High School and was a top sprinter for the University of Maine. This year marks his first Olympics.
Nation World
'Something more serious is going on': Valieva listed 2 legal oxygen boosters on Olympic forms
The CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said a new revelation about two legal substances used by Russia's Kamila Valieva "undermines the credibility” of her defense.
Local News
Mainer competes in first Olympics with USA bobsled team
Del Duca went to Telstar High School and was a top sprinter for the University of Maine. This year marks his first Olympics.
Olympics
Beijing Preview, Feb. 16: US vs. Canada for women's hockey gold again
Get your popcorn ready Wednesday for one of the best sports rivalries in North America.
Sports
'It's disappointing': Sha'Carri Richardson, figure skating coach question ruling to allow Russian skater to compete in Olympics
Sha'Carri Richardson took to Twitter Monday to say the only difference between her Olympic ban and leniency for a Russian skater is the color of their skin.
Olympics
Beijing Preview, Feb. 16: US vs. Canada for women's hockey gold again
Get your popcorn ready Wednesday for one of the best sports rivalries in North America.
Sports
'It's disappointing': Sha'Carri Richardson, figure skating coach question ruling to allow Russian skater to compete in Olympics
Sha'Carri Richardson took to Twitter Monday to say the only difference between her Olympic ban and leniency for a Russian skater is the color of their skin.
Olympics
Team USA will leave Beijing without their team figure skating medals
“Four years of hard work just to wait for UPS to deliver your Olympic medal. Hope they have tracking numbers at least,” retired skater Chris Knierim said jokingly.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 14: Shiffrin's downhill debut, US adds to medal count
American Mikaela Shiffrin finished far from the podium in an unfamiliar Olympic discipline, but expressed cautious optimism for the upcoming Alpine combined event.
Olympics
Eileen Gu one medal away from making Olympics history
Sitting in eighth place after two runs, the 18-year-old needed a strong final performance (again) to work her way onto the medal podium.
Olympics
Team USA will leave Beijing without their team figure skating medals
“Four years of hard work just to wait for UPS to deliver your Olympic medal. Hope they have tracking numbers at least,” retired skater Chris Knierim said jokingly.
Daily Rewind
Beijing Rewind, Feb. 14: Shiffrin's downhill debut, US adds to medal count
American Mikaela Shiffrin finished far from the podium in an unfamiliar Olympic discipline, but expressed cautious optimism for the upcoming Alpine combined event.
Olympics
Eileen Gu one medal away from making Olympics history
Sitting in eighth place after two runs, the 18-year-old needed a strong final performance (again) to work her way onto the medal podium.
NBC Olympics
Olympics
LA28 announces opening dates for 2028 Olympics
Local News
UMaine grads compete in same Team USA 4-man bobsled in 2022 Beijing Olympics
Local News
Third time's the charm: Lewiston company hand makes Team USA's Olympic winter boots for closing ceremony
NBC Olympics
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
NBC Olympics
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
Local News
Mainer competes in first Olympics with USA bobsled team
Local News
Cape Elizabeth's Clare Egan qualifies for biathlon pursuit race in Beijing Winter Olympics
Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin's coach went to high school in Maine
Olympics
LA28 announces opening dates for 2028 Olympics
Local News
UMaine grads compete in same Team USA 4-man bobsled in 2022 Beijing Olympics
Local News
Third time's the charm: Lewiston company hand makes Team USA's Olympic winter boots for closing ceremony
NBC Olympics
What happens next for Kamila Valieva, her doping case, and unclaimed Olympic medals?
NBC Olympics
Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
Local News
Mainer competes in first Olympics with USA bobsled team
Local News
Cape Elizabeth's Clare Egan qualifies for biathlon pursuit race in Beijing Winter Olympics
Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin's coach went to high school in Maine
Rules of the Game
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Explaining the Olympic alpine skiing events
There are four distinct disciplines in alpine skiing, plus an event that combines two of them and a team competition.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing
What are judges at the Beijing Winter Olympics looking for in Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing?
Rules Of The Game
Which is faster? Luge, skeleton or bobsled at the Winter Olympics?
With speeds of 80 mph and higher, the sliding sports are among the fastest and most treacherous at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Like NASCAR on ice: How short track speedskating differs from long track
One is about pure speed. The other is like a NASCAR race on ice. Here's what to look for in speedskating at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Biathlon
Biathlon is a Winter Olympics sport based on survival skills needed in the Scandinavian wilderness. Just like out in the wild, every shot counts.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: 10 hockey terms to know
What's a blue line for and what the heck is icing? Here are some hockey basics for the casual fan watching the Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Rules of the game: Olympic curling explained
Curling is one of those Olympic sports that just about anyone can try, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here's how it's done and what some of the terms mean.
Rules Of The Game
What's the difference between pairs figure skating and ice dancing?
Both pairs figure skating and ice dancing feature a man and a woman competing together and skating to music, but that’s where the similarities mostly stop.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: How to tell figure skating jumps apart
Know your toe loop from your salchow. Here's how to tell the six figure skating jumps apart at the Olympics and which one is the most difficult.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Olympic games: Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming
Artistic Swimming is the figure skating of the Summer Olympics. Here's how it works.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Judo
Judo is a combat sport in which a bout can last painstakingly long or can be over in a matter of seconds.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Table Tennis
It's more commonly known as ping pong, but is far more competitive as those little white balls can be hit at speeds more than 60 mph.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Gymnastics
One big change for the 2020 Olympics is that the number of gymnasts in the team competition is reduced from five to four.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Badminton
The game is much like tennis, but that birdie travels much faster than you may think.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Surfing
Surfing is one of the new competitions at the Olympics and requires a little help from Mother Nature.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Triathlon
Something new for the Olympics is the mixed team relay in which two men and two women per team compete.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Water Polo
Water polo is a high-exertion sport that requires players to swim, throw and lift their bodies out of the water to make a play.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Modern Pentathlon
The concept of the Modern Pentathlon dates back to a 19th century story about a French cavalry officer who had to deliver a message on horseback.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Fencing
There are three fencing disciplines and each one has its own set of rules, equipment and strategy.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Explaining the Olympic alpine skiing events
There are four distinct disciplines in alpine skiing, plus an event that combines two of them and a team competition.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing
What are judges at the Beijing Winter Olympics looking for in Big Air snowboarding and freestyle skiing?
Rules Of The Game
Which is faster? Luge, skeleton or bobsled at the Winter Olympics?
With speeds of 80 mph and higher, the sliding sports are among the fastest and most treacherous at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Like NASCAR on ice: How short track speedskating differs from long track
One is about pure speed. The other is like a NASCAR race on ice. Here's what to look for in speedskating at the Winter Olympics.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: Biathlon
Biathlon is a Winter Olympics sport based on survival skills needed in the Scandinavian wilderness. Just like out in the wild, every shot counts.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: 10 hockey terms to know
What's a blue line for and what the heck is icing? Here are some hockey basics for the casual fan watching the Winter Olympics.
Olympics
Rules of the game: Olympic curling explained
Curling is one of those Olympic sports that just about anyone can try, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here's how it's done and what some of the terms mean.
Rules Of The Game
What's the difference between pairs figure skating and ice dancing?
Both pairs figure skating and ice dancing feature a man and a woman competing together and skating to music, but that’s where the similarities mostly stop.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the game: How to tell figure skating jumps apart
Know your toe loop from your salchow. Here's how to tell the six figure skating jumps apart at the Olympics and which one is the most difficult.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Olympic games: Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming
Artistic Swimming is the figure skating of the Summer Olympics. Here's how it works.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Judo
Judo is a combat sport in which a bout can last painstakingly long or can be over in a matter of seconds.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Rugby
In many ways, rugby is like American football without the helmet and pads.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Table Tennis
It's more commonly known as ping pong, but is far more competitive as those little white balls can be hit at speeds more than 60 mph.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the OIympic games: Karate
Karate is one of the sports making its Olympics debut in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Gymnastics
One big change for the 2020 Olympics is that the number of gymnasts in the team competition is reduced from five to four.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Badminton
The game is much like tennis, but that birdie travels much faster than you may think.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Surfing
Surfing is one of the new competitions at the Olympics and requires a little help from Mother Nature.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Triathlon
Something new for the Olympics is the mixed team relay in which two men and two women per team compete.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Skateboarding
Skateboarding is one of the new sports joining the Olympics in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Sport Climbing
Sport Climbing is one of the new Olympics sports debuting in Tokyo.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Water Polo
Water polo is a high-exertion sport that requires players to swim, throw and lift their bodies out of the water to make a play.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Modern Pentathlon
The concept of the Modern Pentathlon dates back to a 19th century story about a French cavalry officer who had to deliver a message on horseback.
Rules Of The Game
Rules of the Game: Fencing
There are three fencing disciplines and each one has its own set of rules, equipment and strategy.
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