All Olympics
- Sage Kotsenburg's 'Holy Crail:' With new trick American wins gold
Sage Kotsenburg unveiled a new trick he calls the 'Holy Crail,' earning him a high enough score in slopestyle snowboarding to capture the first gold medal at the Sochi Games. When the 20-year-old qualified for the Olympics in California last month, it was his first win since he was 11.
- Are problems at Sochi Olympics being blown out of proportion?
The Sochi Olympics have had their problems, but they've been nothing out of the ordinary. The unusually strong focus on those problems comes amid heavy scrutiny of Russia as host.
- Sochi opening ceremony: glimpse of New Russia, echo of the old
The opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics included a technical glitch and many impressive moments. But best of all, it arrived someplace real and emotionally resonant at the end.
- Western leaders stay away from Sochi Olympics. Snub to Russia?
Many Western leaders have issues with Russia today – Syria and human rights among them. For the US, add NSA leaker Edward Snowden. However, Asian leaders and those from former Soviet republics are in Sochi.
- 'Hot.Cool.Yours.' Decoding Russia's Sochi Olympic slogan
Russian organizers describe the motto as reflecting the national character, but its meaning may have been lost in translation.
- As world watches Sochi, Russia watches the watchers
Reports suggest neither guests' laptops nor their bathrooms are safe from the eyes of Russian security.
- Winter Olympics 2014 TV schedule: What to watch Friday
The 22nd Winter Olympics officially begin today. More than a billion people are expected to watch the opening ceremony, which airs in the US on NBC tonight.
- Why USA will win Sochi Olympics medal count. (It's not what you think.)
Team USA is favored to top the Sochi Olympics medal count in large part because America has innovated a unique Olympic ecosystem that thrives without a penny of federal money.
- Sochi opening ceremony: from Peter the Great to Putin Guide to some of the sights and characters of the Sochi opening ceremony.
- The other security concern at Sochi Olympics: cyberthreats
A phalanx of cybertraps, Internet-based attacks, and surveillance awaits visitors to the Sochi Olympics. Some digital dangers extend even to virtual visitors elsewhere just trying to keep up with the action.
- What is Russia's security plan for Sochi Olympics?
From 'alpha' anti-terrorist squads to sonar equipment and drones, what kind of security does Russia have in place for the Winter Olympics?
- Sochi toothpaste alert: Russia receives US warnings with hint of annoyance
DHS has warned that terrorists might try to hide explosives inside toothpaste tubes aboard airliners headed for Russia. Last month, however, Russia banned all liquids and gels, including toothpaste, from carry-on luggage entering Russian airports.
- FocusWho will be America's sweetheart at the Sochi Games?
The Olympics offer viewers a story line as much as a sports competition, and every good story needs leading men and women to play their parts. So far, it's not clear who will be the face of the Sochi Games, to Americans.
- American women on skis are revving for Sochi Several American women, all on skis, hope to make their marks, and even take medals, at the Sochi Games. Let's meet these Olympians.
- Winter Olympics 2014 TV schedule: What to watch Thursday
Competition gets underway Thursday at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. NBC will provide television coverage in the US Thursday night.
- Sochi slopestyle snowboarding debuts: Who needs Shaun White?
Canadian Max Parrot was one of eight riders to score in the 90s on the first day of qualifying runs in the Winter Olympics debut of slopestyle snowboarding. Concerns, raised by Shaun White, about a dangerous slopestyle course faded.
- Cover StorySochi Olympics: Putin's moment at world podium
Russia's leader, eager to burnish his legacy and boost the country's global standing, has risked a lot of prestige in staging the most expensive Olympics in history.
- How's the snow? At Sochi Olympics, record number of tropical countries compete.
Fifteen warm weather countries – 12 of which are tropical – will compete in the Winter Olympics.
- FocusSochi Olympics: Russian athletes yearn to find new glory
Sochi Olympics reignite memories of Soviet successes that brought prestige. Can the 2014 Olympic hosts do well at this year's medal table?
- Where's Sochi? Why are the Winter Olympics there?
Where's Sochi? It's a beach resort town on Russia's southern flank. Why might Sochi be a model for future Winter Olympics?