This Week in Sports Talk (TWIST) is our weekly roundup of top headlines and sports news, plus a preview of what’s up next. Heading into the week of March 22, 2020, here’s the top sports news, with a twist. Skim it, and you’ll be good to go all week.
Summer is just around the corner. Which means two weeks of watching the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralymphic Games in Tokyo, Japan! If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to go, or you’re planning a trip before The Games commence, what are the best luxury experiences to have ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan? Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has a curated a list of the best shopping and fine dining options, the luxury hotels of choice and what else to do – here’s what to see, and where to eat, shop and stay in luxury while visiting Tokyo, Japan on or before the 2020 Summer Olympics.
It’s here! The XXIII Olympic Winter Games kicked off in Pyeongchang, Korea on Friday, February 9th. Athletes from 92 countries are competing across 15 disciplines. NBC will be live-streaming a record 1,800 hours of coverage. The die-hards will be trying to watch nearly all of it, but just in case you’re really busy (or have only a passing interest in winter sports), here are the 5 names and the 5 can’t-miss events you should catch to keep up and contribute meaningfully when the conversation at work, at the gym, or a the bar turns to the Games.
