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New Sports And Old Problems At The Olympics

First, we check in with the Tokyo Olympics, which are still set to officially begin on Friday — although games will have already begun in softball and soccer, and the Tokyo organizing committee chief has stated the Olympics could still be canceled at the very last moment. It’s not been a smooth ramp-up to say […]

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How To Watch Skateboarding Like An Olympic Judge

Do you think you could tell a good skateboarding trick from a great one? The difference between a perfect ollie and a poor one? Do you even know what an ollie is? With skateboarding coming to the Olympics for the first time, it’s about time to learn (or freshen up) on your knowledge of the […]

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How Good Was That Skateboarder’s Kickflip? You Be The Olympic Judge.

How Good Was That Skateboarder’s Kickflip? You Be The Olympic Judge. By Anna Wiederkehr Skateboarding is known for its scrappiness, stunts and general public antics. But it’s also beloved for its creativity, freedom and inclusivity, as Olympian Alana Smith pointed out last month while surrounded by their American teammates. The Tokyo Olympics will bring both […]

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