The Olympics

Morning Brew provides the essential context and latest updates you need to stay informed on the world of the Olympics.

An Olympic skier flying through the air
Sports

It’s time to get passionate about doubles luge again

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is this afternoon

Dave Lozo
Snoop Dogg attends a skateboarding event in Paris
Sports

NBC awarded gold for Olympics coverage

Viewership for Paris was up 76% over Tokyo.

Neal Freyman
Abandoned Olympic stadium
Sports

Are the Olympics an economic boon?

The costs of hosting the Olympics often outweigh the benefits.

Sam Klebanov
NFL football swimming pool
Sports

Olympic swimming trials are so big, they need an NFL stadium

The elite swimming event is taking place at the the Colts’ home stadium in Indianapolis.

Sam Klebanov
An actress lighting the torch of the first Olympic torch bearer during a ceremony in Greece
Sports

The Olympics are 100 days away

This torch is on fire.

Holly Van Leuven
Lacrosse, softball, squash, cricket, football balls in shape of Olympic Rings.
Sports

5 more sports are coming to the 2028 Olympics

Cricket, flag football, baseball/softball, lacrosse, and squash will join the 2028 Summer Games program in Los Angeles.

Molly Liebergall
Qi Guangpu of Team China performs a trick on a practice run ahead of the Freestyle Skiing Mixed Team Aerials
Sports

The week ahead: February 14

The troubled 2022 Beijing Olympics enter their final week.

Neal Freyman

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