2020 OLYMPICS

The Summer Olympics might be over, but these little kids were inspired by the athletes they saw on TV, and they're now ready to compete in future games.

Events and newsmakers to watch for in the coming week.

Karate's debut as an Olympic sport brought some terrific athleticism, solid contact, and -- yes -- a whole lot of yelling to our screens and the Nippon Budokan.

It’s one thing to be a new mom: Unpredictable, frazzled, busy; you’re trying to get to know your baby, heal your body and maybe even breastfeed, which can be unfamiliar and challenging, especially at first.

Delaney Schnell had a strong performance in the prelims of the women's 10m diving event to finish third and easily advance to the semifinals while Katrina Young snuck into the top 18 on her final dive.

A lot of the world's top climbers won't be in the Olympics. Here's why.

For the first time since 2004, there will be no Usain Bolt scorching the track. That means a new generation of speed demons is looking to make its mark.

Before there was Simone Biles, there was Nastia Liukin.

The United States has only one table tennis player left in the round of sixteen for singles competition.

China's Yang Qian took the first medal of the 2020 Olympics on Saturday, winning the women's 10-meter air rifle competition. U.S. shooter Mary Tucker placed sixth.

Our writers and editors share what they are eyeing in the coming weeks of competition.

Beach Volleyball is one of the most popular events at the summer Olympics, and part of that reason is because of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings.

There is one word that comes to mind when you hear Lisa Leslie’s name: baller.

The U.S. women’s soccer team is undoubtedly one of the best soccer teams on the planet, but long before there was Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd -- there was Mia Hamm.

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The coronavirus pandemic has hit the biggest sporting event in the world the Summer Olympics. The International Olympic Committee postponed the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, officials announced Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he and the head of the International Olympic Committee agreed to delay the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo for about a year. The Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee withdrew the from the 2020 Summer Games over the weekend. Disclosure: CNBC parent NBCUniversal owns NBC Sports and NBC Olympics.