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Infographic of the Day: Curling Explained (FINALLY)

At last, someone makes sense out of the weirdest sport of the Winter Olympics.READ»

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What Will Vancouver Look Like When the Winter Games Are Gone?

Most Vancouverites remain grumpy about the Winter Olympics, but the Games are likely to improve the city in many ways, from better public transportation options to new public art. READ»

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Winter Olympics Sponsor Smackdown: Red Bull vs. Coke

The Winter Olympics start later this week, which means fans will soon be subjected to ads from the usual suspects, e.g. McDonald's, Visa, Coca-Cola. But Red Bull, which usually steers clear of mainstream sports in favor of alternative ...READ»

The Vancouver Olympics by the Numbers

Infographic: Let the Games Begin!  More than 80 nations and 5,500 athletes and officials will participate in this year's Winter Games. NBC paid $820 million for the rights to broadcast Vancouver 2010, 34% more ...READ»

NBC Plans to Pump Up Olympics Audio for Sled-Heads

Luge freaks, hold on to your skin-tight unitards. For its 2010 Winter Olympics coverage, NBC is firing up surround sound that'll make the luge and bobsled events sound as loud and crisp as NASCAR on Fox.READ»