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Going For The Gold And $50K Cash: 2024 Summer Olympic Winners In One Sport Will Be Financially Rewarded
Sports On Steroids? Peter Thiel Invests In 'Doping-Friendly' Olympics Rival 'Enhanced Games'
Macron's Olympic Rebuke Sees Russia's Flag Unwelcome At 2024 Paris Games
Sports On Steroids? Peter Thiel Invests In 'Doping-Friendly' Olympics Rival 'Enhanced Games'
Macron's Olympic Rebuke Sees Russia's Flag Unwelcome At 2024 Paris Games
Cannabis Use Violates 'Spirit of Sport' Says World Anti-Doping Agency, Keeps It On Prohibited List
MrBeast's 'Extreme Olympics' YouTube Video Attracts The Attention Of The Real Deal

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Slams Olympics' 'Neutral Flag' Idea For Putin's Athletes: 'All Their Flags Are Stained With Blood'
Exclusive: Olympics Are A Display Of Patriotism And Society's Continuous Improvement Say US U-18 Baseball Team's Max Clark And Aidan Miller
With origins dating back to the ancient Greeks suspending conflicts to host festivals and contests of athleticism, poetry and dance, the modern-day Olympics have turned into an expression of patriotism and government, as well as culture.
5 Things You Might Not Know About Tennis Star Rafael Nadal
One of the greatest tennis players of all time is Rafael Nadal. The Spanish tennis player has transformed the sport and created some record-breaking tennis statistics and some top rivalries in tennis. Here are five things you might not know about Rafael Nadal.
Fangage's CEO On Celebrity Engagement, Inspiring New Generation Of Black Founders
Just let it fly. That’s the advice Fangage CEO Josh Bryant suggests for young founders struggling with their proof of concept. 
2022 Winter Olympics Betting Preview: Team USA Gold Medal Favorites And Long Shot Bets To Watch
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday airing live on NBC, a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA). As sports betting expands to more states each year, the Olympic Games becomes available to bet on by more people in the U.S.
Chinese Government Insists Omicron Variant Will Not Derail Beijing Winter Olympics
The Chinese government has adamantly stated the Winter Olympics in Beijing will proceed on schedule despite a global flare-up in the coronavirus pandemic fueled by the newly identified omicron variant.
Schneider Driver's Daughter Dives Into The Olympics
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5 Things You Might Not Know About US Gymnast Simone Biles
Recognized by many as one of the greatest gymnasts to ever compete, Simone Biles is a record-breaking U.S. gymnast competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Here are five things you might not know about Simone Biles.
How Much A Physical Olympic Gold Medal, Silver Medal And Bronze Medal Are Worth
Winning an Olympic medal can be a valuable experience for athletes. Athletes can see new endorsements and sponsors and also typically get paid out by their respective country. The winners are also given a medal that has valuable metal material in it and has resale value years down the road.
13-Year-Old Skateboarder Wins Gold At The Tokyo Olympics
The first-ever Olympic skateboard competition for women was won by 13-year old Momiji Nishiya of Japan on Monday. What Happened: Nihsiya won the gold at the Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo, while Brazil’s Rayssa Leal took silver. Another Japanese skateboarder, Funa Nakayama, grabbed the bronze.
Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Drew 16.7M US Visitors For NBC, A 33-Year Low
Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA)-owned NBCUniversal drew 16.7 million U.S.
#FollowFriday, Tokyo Olympics Edition: Top Athletes And Accounts To Follow On Twitter
FollowFriday is a segment where Benzinga highlights accounts on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) that are worth checking out based on a sector or common interest.
PreMarket Prep Stock Of The Day: Roku Hits New All-Time Highs
Benzinga's PreMarket Prep airs every morning from 8-9 a.m. ET. During that fast-paced, highly informative hour, traders and investors tune in to get the major news of the day, the catalysts behind those moves and the corresponding price action for the upcoming session.
Who Wins When the Olympics Come Around? Not The Local Economy
The Olympics are a time for celebration: the best athletes in the world competing and representing their nation for the top spot in their sport. But are the games an opportunity for investment? A report from the Council on Foreign Relations says no.
100 US Olympic Athletes Have Not Been COVID-19 Vaccinated
Approximately 100 of the 613 U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Snapchat Scores Exclusive Olympics Content In NBC Deal — Could It Replicate Previous Run's Success?
Snap Inc’s (NYSE: SNAP) social media platform and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) broadcasting subsidiary NBC are pairing up to bring the Olympics to Snapchat.
How To Watch The Tokyo Olympics: Opening Ceremony, Gymnastics, Swimming And More
Here is how to watch the Tokyo Olympics and the opening ceremony. Opening Ceremony: Several sports have begun, but the Olympics -- postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- will officially kick off Friday, July 23, with the opening ceremony and the parade of nations, featuring athletes for each country marching together.
Guinea Withdraws Team From Tokyo Olympics, Citing COVID-19 Concerns
The West African nation of Guinea has withdrawn its five-person team from the Tokyo Olympics due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis in Japan’s capital city. What Happened: Guinea’s Minister of Sports Sanoussy Bantama Sow announced the team’s withdrawal in a letter on Wednesday addressed to the nation’s Olympic committee.
Beijing Recommend US Senators To Educate Themselves After Warning Against Using Digital Yuan At 2022 Winter Olympics
United States Senators Marsha Blackburn, Roger Wicker, and Cynthia Lummis wrote a letter to the Board Chair of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Susanne Lyons calling for restrictions on the use of China's digital yuan by American Olympic athletes during the Bejing Winter Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics Chief Doesn't Rule Out 11th Hour Cancellation Of Games
The head of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee acknowledged there is a possibility the Olympics will be canceled at the 11th hour if the COVID-19 surge impacting Japan’s capital cannot be brought under control.
Olympic Economics In A COVID-19 World
Every two years, cities from around the world submit bids to host the Olympic Games. This occurs seven years prior to the respective Olympics, with the winning city meeting extensive criteria to be selected for the prestigious honor.
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Vitamin Shoppe Inks Sponsorship Deal With Olympics Wrestler David Taylor
The Vitamin Shoppe, an omni-channel specialty retailer and subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG), has announced a sponsorship agreement with Olympics-bound wrestler David Taylor.
US Announces Star-Studded Men's Olympic Basketball Roster: How To Bet On Team USA To Win The Gold Medal
Team USA men’s basketball has announced its 12-man roster for the Toyko Olympics starting on Friday, July 23 on the networks and platforms of NBCUniversal, owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA).