Business of the Olympics
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For the first time, the Paralympics are getting strong media coverage across network TV. Stay tuned for ads that spotlight these amazing athletes. » Read More
By: Dina Gusovsky
As Team USA celebrated during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics this weekend, the music in Sochi took an interesting turn. » Read More |
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"You're not just thinking what are you going to do, but what is the other guy going to do," one banker says of curling. » Read More |
By: Dina Gusovsky
Izzy Odessky's loyalty lies not with the country where he was born but with the country that gave him the opportunity to succeed. » Read More |
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Jillert Anema says America's weak speedskating performance comes from a lack of competition and support for skaters in the U.S.
What happens after an athlete wins at the games? Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi and two others weigh in with their very different experiences.
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The journey to Sochi has meant sacrifice for many Olympians who have had to live hand-to-mouth to pay for coaching fees, travel and monthly expenses.
For the few world experts able to set an Olympic medal's market value, the metal in the medal is an afterthought.
The absence of skier Lindsey Vonn and the shock dethroning of snowboarder Shaun White have created a gaping hole for a new sporting superstar to fill.
You may not win a medal in Sochi for Alpine skiing or bobsledding, but you will get healthier using this wearable tech.
The stirring ads you see during the Olympics are worth big bucks, and savvy marketers know exactly how to play them.
Sochi broadcasts on Russian-language TV have continued showing mockery of Olympians from other nations, especially the United States.
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U.S. speedskating team's miserable performance during the first week of the Olympics has turned the speculation to their high-tech skinsuits.
Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska disputes the Winter Olympics' $50 billion price tag universally reported by the international media.
CNBC went inside the uniforms in Sochi to learn more about their production and design.
Blame the "Russian mentality," Olympic organizers say. NBC News reports.
The Winter Olympics in Sochi are projected to generate billions of dollars that will raise revenue to record levels.
With the Olympics under way in Sochi, cyberthieves also are going for gold. The U.S. government has issued a warning about hackers, NBC News reports.
Plenty of behind-the-scenes maneuvering it taking place to get a huge Chobani shipment sent to Sochi for Team USA.
TV commentators from everywhere want their country to win in the Olympics, but nowhere is that more clear than in Russia.
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The concerns were aired during a confidential October meeting between players and owners, The New York Times says.
Formula One's recent rebrand didn't set the world alight. Landor's Peter Knapp says it's a useful way to signal change, but beware of upsetting tribal fans!
An English soccer team announced plans for a two match post season tour to Myanmar, despite safety concerns in the country.
