Kevin Draper
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These Might Be the Best Quotes About Motivation in the Olympics
Nils van der Poel said he had tried to quit speedskating twice. But he found inspiration, trained hard and set an Olympic record.
Nils van der Poel Wins Gold and Breaks an Olympic Speedskating Record
Nils van der Poel came from behind to eclipse an Olympic record set hours earlier and claim Sweden’s first speedskating medal in a generation.
Olympic Speedskating: What to Know and Skaters to Watch
Among the top skaters, Americans like Brittany Bowe and Joey Mantia will take on Dutch powerhouses like Irene Schouten and Thomas Krol.
Speedskating: How It Works and Who’s Worth Watching
Among the top skaters, Americans like Brittany Bowe and Joey Mantia will take on Dutch powerhouses like Irene Schouten and Thomas Krol.
The Algorithm That Picks the Dutch Speedskating Team
The Netherlands will almost certainly leave the Beijing Olympics with the most speedskating medals. But just being fast doesn’t guarantee a place on its team.
Texas Man Is First Charged Under New Antidoping Law in U.S.
The law targets people who would skirt doping regulations in international competitions, but it does not apply to major American leagues like the N.F.L. and...
Alberto Salazar, Coach and Champion Runner, Barred From Sport for Life
The ruling upheld a ban announced in July. Salazar had already been suspended for breaking rules governing banned substances.
N.F.L. and Other Sports Schedules in Flux Amid New Covid Surge
The league has very little wiggle room with four weeks left in the regular season and only one open weekend leading into the Super Bowl...
In N.W.S.L. Season to Forget, One Last Day to Cheer
After the Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars meet for the championship, their league will enter the most consequential off-season in its history.