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Mark Humphrey / AP See, the thing about the Summer Olympics is that it comes every four years. And that's a long enough span of time for us to forget the things we thought we knew. ("Tell me again, how they figure out the order of countries in the parade of nations.") So, as you sit on your couch cheering on sports you didn't think you cared about during the Tokyo Games, we're here to answer all those random questions that keep popping up in your brain. We'll keep the answers short — like 50 words or less — so you can skim this list during those commercial breaks. (And if you have...

Mark Humphrey/AP toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP Netherland's Simone van de Kraats reacts to an official's call during a preliminary round women's water polo match against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Mark Humphrey/AP See, the thing about the Summer Olympics is that it comes every four years. And that's a long enough span of time for us to forget the things we thought we knew. ("Tell me again, how they figure out the order of countries in the parade of nations.") So, as you sit on your couch cheering on s...

In Wholesome News, Tom Daley Crocheted a Cozy Little Sweater Pouch For His Gold Medal Tom Daley's first Olympic gold medal will be kept safe and sound until he returns home from Tokyo. After Daley and his diving partner, Matty Lee, took home the top prize for their synchronized 10-meter platform diving on July 26, the 27-year-old diver ensured his valuable accolade would have a special home. In fact, Daley created one with his own two hands when he crocheted a cozy little sweater pouch to protect his medal from scratches or dings. Daley showed off the sweet creation on Instagram on July 27. ...

10:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 3x3 U.S. Women’s Basketball Women’s Water Polo-U.S. vs. Japan Rowing-Qualifying Heats and Repechages Archery-Mixed Team Final Cycling-Men’s Road Race 2:45 p.m.-6 p.m. 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Beach Volleyball-Women’s Qualifying Round (LIVE) Gymnastics-Men’s Team Competition Swimming Finals (LIVE) Men’s 400m Individual Medley Men’s 400m Freestyle Women’s 400m Individual Medley Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Skateboarding-Men’s Street Qualifying 8:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (PT) Skateboarding-Men’s Street Final (LIVE) 12 a.m.-2 a.m. NBCSN...

Why Olympic Divers Shower After Each Dive I Just Learned Why Olympic Divers Take Showers After Each Dive, and It Makes a Lot of Sense 8 Shares As much as I love watching Olympic diving, I've never understood why athletes scurry off to the showers and then proceed to chill in a hot tub after each dive. They're already wet. They're only in the pool for a handful of seconds, so it's not like they need to get cleaned up. And doesn't taking a shower and soaking in a hot tub serve the same purpose? And that's coming from someone who swam competitively and knows the importance of warm-ups and cool-d...