Olympics

sports-biography

Apolo Anton Ohno is an American short track speed skater and entrepreneur whose career has spanned more than two decades at the highest level of competition. Born on May 22, 198...

cable-and-satellite

Olympic events on DIRECTV are carried through nationally televised broadcast partners and their affiliated cable channels, with channel numbers and availability depending on you...

sports-history

Why was the 1984 Olympics so important

sports

At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, Bruce Jenner competed in the men’s decathlon, a two-day test of speed, strength, and endurance across ten events. Jenner deliv...

sports-biography

Madison Olsen is an American freestyle skier who has represented the United States at the Winter Olympic Games, specializing in freestyle disciplines within international compet...

sports

The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang marked a high point for United States curling in the digital-TV era, spotlighting the sport domestically. This evergreen profile details...

sports-biography

Steve Holcomb, the American bobsled driver, is best known for his comeback and gold medal win in the four-man bobsleigh at the 2014 Winter Olympics. In recent years, public atte...

Sports Analysis

Team figure skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics introduced a structured team event to the Olympic program, featuring mixed-nationality teams competing across men’s singles, la...

sports_figures

Tanya Harding is a former collegiate and professional softball player best known as a two-time Olympic medalist and one of the most decorated hitters in the history of the sport...

Sports Results

The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang concluded with a definitive final medal count that reflects both on‑ice and on‑snow excellence. This evergreen explainer presents the...