Olympic Prizes: How did we get to the 3 medals? Olympic athletes strive to win gold, silver and bronze medals. But there was a different prize when the games originated in Greece more than 2,700 years ago. Hosts Play AudioListen 3 mins
How is Team USA faring in the Olympics? Here's a medal count so far Team USA leads for the most number of medals earned in the Paris Olympics so far. But the team is trailing behind China, Japan, South Korea and Australia for the most gold. Juliana Kim
Olympics check-in: Swimming, Simone, South Sudan and a soccer scandal Simone Biles performed well over the weekend despite a taped-up ankle and is expected to be the competitor to beat in the team and all-around finals this week. Play AudioListen 5 mins
Boys gymnastics programs are hard to find. That affects the U.S. Olympic pipeline Every four years, the Olympics puts a spotlight on gymnastics. But for boys in many parts of the U.S., it’s hard to even find a place to learn the sport. Laurel Wamsley Play AudioListen 5 mins
The U.S. has already won a handful of medals three days into Paris Olympics After three full days of competition, the U.S. has won a handful of medals in swimming, fencing, diving, mountain bike and road cycling. The women's gymnastics team will compete for a medal Tuesday. Becky Sullivan Play AudioListen 4 mins
Paris Olympics: Brittney Griner is back The U.S. women's basketball team begins its quest for an unprecedented eighth straight Olympic gold medal. The squad opens at the Paris Olympics with a game against Japan. Juana Summers Play AudioListen 3 mins
37 athletes represent this year's refugee Olympic team The team has been called a symbol of inclusion, equality and achievement for displaced people worldwide. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to the team manager Gonzalo Barrio. Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 4 mins
Paris Olympics TV ratings are up 79% over Tokyo Games, NBC says Some of the ratings growth could be explained by a more U.S.-friendly time zone difference. Then there's the joy: Athletes aren't required to wear masks, and fans are allowed in the stands. Bill Chappell
U.S. men's basketball to face South Sudan in Olympics South Sudan defeated Puerto Rico on Sunday in the country's first Olympic basketball victory. Play AudioListen 6 mins
The Olympic flame isn't actually fire. So what is it? Visitors and locals gather each night to watch the Olympic Flame rise above Paris suspended by a huge balloon. But what's really in the cauldron? Kaity Kline Play AudioListen 3 mins
