Sunday, March 21, 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Organizers warn of Rio shortfall

Organizers of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games warn that they will be unable to fund the construction of Olympic projects if a new law passes reducing the state's oil revenues.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Cleanup starts as parties end in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, British Columbia --- The party is over in Vancouver, replaced by an Olympic-sized hangover. The question now is how long the headaches will last.    

Monday, March 1, 2010

Crosby sinks U.S. with golden goal

With a flick of the wrist from The Next One, Sidney Crosby, Canadians found Olympic redemption Sunday.
By Alan Robinson

Olympic medal records broken by U.S., Canada

The United States won 37 medals, the most ever by any country at the Winter Games, and Canada set a record for golds with 14.

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010

U.S. to face Canada for gold in men's hockey

The Americans scored four times on Finland in a six-goal first period Friday, surging into the Olympic gold-medal game.

Post-game party raises eyebrows

VANCOUVER, British Columbia --- Canada's top Olympic official sees no reason to worry about the women's hockey team's beer- swigging, cigar-smoking celebration.

Young gymnast might cost China 2000 medal

International gymnastics officials say China should be stripped of its bronze medal from the 2000 Olympics because one member of the squad has been found to be underage.

Friday, Feb. 26, 2010

Kim tops own record to win gold

South Korea's Kim Yu-na won the Olympic gold medal in women's figure skating, shattering her own world record.

USA's 'Speedy' flies to silver

Jeret Peterson took his career to a satisfying new level, throwing his unique "Hurricane" jump at the men's aerial competition and walking away with the silver medal.

Injured Vonn plans to race in slalom

It will take more than a broken pinkie to stop Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of Olympic glory.

US hockey team defeats Finland

The United States is on its way to playing for the Olympic gold medal in men's hockey after a 6-1 romp over Finland.

Unbeaten U.S. team is primed for semifinals

The Americans meet Finland in a semifinal today, and some thoughts are starting to creep in.

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010

American claims first gold in Nordic sport

WHISTLER, British Columbia --- They swore they didn't care which one of them became America's first Olympic champion in a Nordic sport. But Billy Demong skied to win.

Canadians rebound, post dominating win

Canada got a goal and two assists from Dan Boyle during a take-charge first period to beat world champion Russia and surge into the Olympic semifinals.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Bloody nose hurts Nagasu

VANCOUVER, British Columbia --- A bloody nose that began halfway through her short program bothered American Mirai Nagasu enough that she fears she has no chance for a medal.

Ohno advances in 500 meters

Apolo Anton Ohno advanced through the 500-meter short track speedskating heats Wednesday night, giving him his last chance at an individual gold medal.

Vonn's crash disrupts teammate's repeat bid

Lindsey Vonn crashed and failed to finish the first run of the fog-shrouded Olympic giant slalom race and broke her right pinkie. Julia Mancuso was the next skier down the mountain and had to pull up.

Asada, Kim to settle score

Is it any wonder the women's Olympic gold medal finale is setting up to be a blockbuster of a show, with Kim Yu-Na and Mao Asada playing a game of "Can you top this?"

American skier Mancuso will sit out slalom

WHISTLER, British Columbia --- Content with her two silver medals, Julia Mancuso has decided not to enter Friday's slalom.
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