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Social Media is Gamechanger for Olympics Viewers

PBS NewsHour

Using hashtags like #NBCFail, Olympics fans have tweeted complaints of delayed and incomplete programming and streaming restrictions for the London Games. Gwen Ifill talks to USA Today's Christine Brennan and The New York Times' Richard Sandomir about how online viewers are experiencing NBC's coverage of the 2012 Olympics. Continue

Shields and Brooks on the Veepstakes, Their Favorite...

PBS NewsHour

It's been way too long since we last sat in the NewsHour newsroom for the Doubleheader. But the good news is, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks were reunited this week. Continue

Opening Ceremonies Commence 2012 London Games

PBS NewsHour

The 2012 Summer Olympics have officially begun. And the open ceremonies pay tribute to Britain's rich history. Independent Television News' Paraic O'Brien reports the excitement and anticipation as the torch neared Olympic Stadium in London. Continue

Previewing Top Olympic Events and Athletes

PBS NewsHour

Olympics-watchers have more options than ever for following the Games as they happen. Ray Suarez talks to sports writer Christine Brennan from London about security, how to watch and what to watch, including high-profile swimming, track and field and gymnastics match-ups, plus the story of a South African double-amputee runner. Continue

Golf's Grand Design - Preview

Golf's Grand Design

Examine the history of American golf course architecture and the relationship between golfers and courses. 8/3/2012 Continue

Ileana Rodriguez: "I’m asking you to swim!"

Medal Quest

Ileana Rodriguez was a dancer in Cuba before a spinal cord injury. "All of us have challenges in our life," she says, as she remembers two teachers who made a difference: the high school coach who saw she was an athlete, and the Paralympics coach who pushed her to top-level competition. Continue

NCAA Hits Penn State with Severe Sanctions

PBS NewsHour

In the latest blow to Penn State, the NCAA announced Monday morning sanctions against the university's football program following the child abuse scandal involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Continue

Wendy Fryke: "You’re trying to hit that perfect mark."

Medal Quest

Equestrian Wendy Fryke describes her sport as a combination of floor gymnastics and ballet – on a horse. Continue

NCAA president Mark Emmert

Tavis Smiley

Tavis talks sports with the NCAA president, including a discussion on the potential fallout from the investigation into the Penn State scandal. Continue

Rudy Garcia-Tolson: "I’m enjoying every moment."

Medal Quest

Garcia-Tolson has been swimming competitively since he was a young boy. He knows how hard athletes must work and talks about what makes it all worthwhile – his teammates and “getting one inch closer to a gold medal.” Continue

Medals and Milestones for U.S. Athletes

PBS NewsHour

On Day 5 of the 2012 Games, Gwen Ifill reports on the performance of U.S. Olympians so far, including the triumphs for the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team and swimmers Michael Phelps, Allison Schmitt and Missy Franklin. Continue

Hosting the Olympics: Worth the Effort?

PBS NewsHour

For Britain, money, reputation and national pride all hang upon the success of the 2012 London Olympics. But in the end, will it all be worth it? Ray Suarez speaks with Andrew Zimbalist of Smith College and University of Colorado's John MacAloon about whether investments pay off for host countries of Olympic Games. Continue

Movies Made of Olympic Gold

Next Avenue

Hollywood has long carried an Olympic torch for the Games and their charismatic champions. Continue

Countdown Begins for 2012 London Games

PBS NewsHour

As the torch for the Olympics traveled through London, anticipation for the opening ceremonies was palpable. Independent Television News' Geraint Vincent reports from London while final preparations are completed for the start of the 2012 Games. Continue

From the NewsHour Archives: For Romney, Olympics...

PBS NewsHour

In our tape library, NewsHour uncovered an interview with Mitt Romney from just a few days before the 2002 Winter Games, in which the future Republican nominee reflected on the strife of preparing for an Olympics just one year after the Sept. 11 attacks. Continue

NCAA Levels Tough Sanctions on Penn State Football

PBS NewsHour

The NCAA imposed a $60 million sanction on Pennsylvania State University for perpetuating a 'football first' culture that failed to stop one ex-coach's sexual abuse of children. Ray Suarez speaks with University of Maryland's Kevin Blackistone and University of Pennsylania's Scott Rosner about the future for Penn State football. Continue

Olympics Organizers Grapple with Security Concerns

PBS NewsHour

Organizers of the London Olympic Games face security concerns and unfinished opening ceremonies with only nine more days to go. Keir Simmons of Independent Television News has a report. Continue

Many Uneasy About Olympics Security

PBS NewsHour

Less than two weeks before the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics, the United Kingdom is facing new questions on whether G4S, the private security contractor for the Olympics, has hired enough security guards to ensure safety and security during the Games. Simon Israel of Independent Television News reports from London. Continue

A New Window Into the NCAA President's Earnings

FRONTLINE

When FRONTLINE interviewed Mark Emmert last year, he wouldn't reveal how much he's being compensated. Now that we have an idea, how does it play into the ongoing controversy about whether the athletes themselves should be paid? Continue

The Daily Frame

PBS NewsHour

Visitors look at a giant statue of Michael Phelps in downtown Omaha, Neb., during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Trials at Qwest Center on Saturday. Continue