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After Knitters Get In A Twist, USOC Apologizes For 'Cease And Desist' Letter
June 21, 2012 The Olympic Committee had told organizers of the Ravelympics that they were infringing on a trademark. But after knitters complained loudly, the USOC's threat unraveled.
The Two-Way
Someone Couldn't Count To 10, So British Olympian Can't Claim Personal Best
May 21, 2012 Jessica Ennis is the poster girl of Britain's Olympics team. But Sunday in Manchester, someone really messed up and what she thought was her best-ever run of the 100-meter hurdles can't be counted as her best.
All Tech Considered
NBC Will Stream The London Olympics Live — But Only To TV Subscribers
May 2, 2012 For the first time, American viewers of the Summer Olympics won't be limited by two words many sports fans loathe: "tape" and "delay." After years of saving the most popular events for prime time, NBC will also stream live video of the London Games, online and via mobile.
The Two-Way
After 'Hunger Games,' U.S. Archer Shoots For Olympic Games
March 28, 2012 U.S. archer Khatuna Lorig hopes to return to the Olympics this summer. But she's already helped put archery into The Hunger Games this spring — by training the film's star, Jennifer Lawrence. In the film's kill-or-be-killed competition, Lawrence's character relies on her ability with a bow.
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How Do You Ship A Horse To The London Olympics? Carefully, And Via FedEx
March 7, 2012 The elite athletes who travel to London for this summer's Olympic Games will include petite gymnasts, huge wrestlers — and elite horses, which compete in dressage and other events. The man whose job it is to get 50-60 horses to England says, "It's quite a logistical feat."
It's All Politics
Romney To Highlight Olympic 'Rescue' At 10th Anniversary Of Salt Lake Games
January 26, 2012 The campaign of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney helped pen the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation news release about the February event.
The Two-Way
Denver Reconsiders The Olympics Despite Dumping 1976 Games
January 5, 2012 After seeking and winning the right to host the 1976 Winter Olympics, the city backed out. Now, a committee is exploring whether to make a bid for the 2022 Winter Games.
The Two-Way
Banned U.S. Sprinter Wins Olympics Appeal
October 6, 2011 In allowing U.S. sprinter LaShawn Merritt to compete, the court said the IOC rule known as the "Osaka Rule" is "invalid and unenforceable" because it extends punishments beyond the guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Code.
The Two-Way
Oscar Pistorius Qualifies To Run At Track Worlds
July 19, 2011 Oscar Pistorius, the sprinter who runs on prosthetics made from carbon fiber, has officially qualified for the World Championships in Athletics, which will be held in Daegu, South Korea.
Tell Me More
NBC's New Drama: The Winter Olympics
February 23, 2010 The rivalries being broadcast on NBC right now rival anything Shakespeare can hand down. A South Korean gold medal winner seething on the podium because he has to share it with Apollo Ohno. A Russian figure skater right out of central casting look...
NPR Ombudsman
Please Don't Spoil the Olympics
February 18, 2010 Every two years, the complaint comes: Please don't ruin the Olympics by airing the results before we can watch the event on TV. But it's important to remember that NPR is, first and foremost, a news organization.
Tell Me More
The McOlympian?
February 17, 2010 At the day of the opening ceremony American snowboarder and medalist Lindsey Jacobellis told NBC she eats only organic food. Not much of that at Mickey D's.
Blog Of The Nation
In Other Sparkly Figure Skating News
February 17, 2010 It's raining men! Loving the figure skating men of the 2010 Winter Games.
Blog Of The Nation
Hendrix On Ice
February 17, 2010 I may have complained too soon about figure skating music... Did anyone else hear some Hendrix last night?
