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Speedskaters Elise Christie of Great Britain gets by Kim Boutin of Canada and Andrea Keszler of Hungary as they fall during the Ladies' 500m quarterfinal on Feb. 13. "If the pass is gonna be close or tight," says U.S. speedskater J.R. Celski, "we usually

From 'Bonk' To 'Bombs' And 'Fly Swat': A Guide To Olympic Slang

5:13pm February 23, 2018

by Melissa Block

Olympic sports have their own vernacular — terms that make no sense to outsiders. Much of it has to do with when things go wrong. And some of it has to do with Seinfeld.

What Parents Can Learn From The Larry Nassar And USA Gymnastics Case

4:35pm February 23, 2018

by Kate Wells

What the parents of Larry Nassar's victims want other parents to understand is the question "how could I have let this happen?" Many of their daughters were abused by the Olympic gymnastics doctor while they themselves were sitting there in the room. While they struggle with blaming themselves, they also want other parents to learn about how predators can gain your trust.

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Elvedina Muzaferija of Bosnia and Herzegovina start a run during Alpine Skiing women's downhill training on day 10 of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Jeongseon Alpine Centre on Feb. 19, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Despite Frigid Weather, The Snow In Pyeongchang Is Fake

2:58pm February 23, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

Between 90 and 98 percent of the snow at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games is man-made, says Joe VanderKelen, president of the Michigan-based company that is supplying the snow machines.

Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate after their semifinal victory over Japan on Friday. The upset puts the team, which has become a sensation in the Olympic host country, into a gold medal round match-up with Sweden.

South Korean Women Win Thriller In Curling, Putting 'Garlic' Gold In Reach

2:13pm February 23, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

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.

Bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva, right, is the second Russian athlete to fail a doping test at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. She's seen here with her teammate, Anastasia Kocherzhova.

2nd Russian Olympian Fails A Doping Test At Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

8:26am February 23, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Nadezhda Sergeeva, a bobsled athlete, failed a drug test for a banned heart drug, the Russian Bobsled Federation announced on Friday.

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Women's Figure Skating: Zagitova Edges Medvedeva To Win Gold

7:57am February 23, 2018

by Tom Goldman

Russian athletes went one-two in the women's single figure skating competition. Alina Zagitova took gold and Evgenia Medvedeva the silver. Bradie Tennell was the top U.S. finisher in ninth.

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Russian girls stand next to photos of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the opening of the Sports House, set up to support the Russian delegation of the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Gangneung on Feb. 9.

What It's Like to Visit Russia's 'Sports House' At The Pyeongchang Olympics

7:08am February 23, 2018

by Bill Chappell

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.

Evgenia Medvedeva, left, set a record for the highest score ever in the short program in the Winter Olympics — only to have Alina Zagitova, her Olympic Athletes from Russia teammate, break the record again at the Pyeongchang Games.

Women's Figure Skating Comes Down To A Duel, As Russians Eye First Gold Medal

11:41pm February 22, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The three Americans in the field — Mirai Nagasu, Karen Chen, and Bradie Tennell — fell short of the podium.

U.S. Women's Hockey Team Takes Home Olympic Gold In Win Over Canada

5:27pm February 22, 2018

by Elise Hu

The United States women's hockey team is an Olympic gold medal winner once again. The U.S. beat four-time defending gold medalist Canada in a thrilling game that went into overtime and then a shootout.

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Babe Ruth clouts a towering home run during his time with the New York Yankees.

Long-Lost Babe Ruth Interview Discovered In Prep School Archives

5:27pm February 22, 2018

by Diane Orson

The interview is part of a collection donated to Cheshire Academy 20 years ago by broadcaster Joe Hasel. A Ruth historian tells NPR the recording offers some new insights about the ballplayer.

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