Olympics

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12: Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of Team France skate during...
DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

France’s Papadakis, Cizeron Open Lead At Olympic Ice Dance

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron broke their own world record in the rhythm dance at the Beijing Olympics, scoring 90.83 points to begin the ice dance event.
2 years ago
Curling - Beijing 2022...
Jimmy Golen, AP

Olympic Curling Is A Family Affair For US Women And Others

A handful of athletes at the Ice Cube curling venue have found a clever way to get around the ban on bringing families to Beijing for the Olympics.
2 years ago
YANQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12: Gold medalist Hannah Neise of Team Germany celebrates during the Wome...
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

Another German Sliding Gold, As Neise Wins Olympic Skeleton

Hannah Neise has never won a World Cup medal. Or a medal at the world championships. Or a medal from the European championships.
2 years ago
Mikaela Shiffrin - Beijing 2022...
Howard Fendrich, AP

Shiffrin, Goggia Take Positive Vibes From Downhill Training

Mikaela Shiffrin and Sofia Goggia have come away with positive thoughts after taking part in the first women's downhill training run.
2 years ago
Hagen Kearney - Beijing 2022...
The Associated Press

US Snowboard Coach, Rider Being Investigated For Misconduct

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is investigating allegations against longtime Olympic coach Peter Foley and Olympic snowboard racer Hagen Kearney.
2 years ago
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12: Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin of Team ROC skate during the Ice Dance R...
By SALLY HO Associated Press

Russia’s Davis Mum On Mom’s Role In Olympic Doping Case

Russian ice dancer Diana Davis mostly remained silent as partner Gleb Smolkin snapped at reporters for asking about Davis' mother, embattled figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze, and her involvement in 15-year-old Kamila Valieva's doping case.
2 years ago
Lindsey Jacobellis - Nick Baumgartner - Team USA - Beijing 2022...
Pat Graham, AP

Longtime US Teammates Win Mixed Snowboardcross At Olympics

Lindsey Jacobellis won her second gold medal as she teamed with Nick Baumgartner for the title in the new event of mixed snowboardcross.
2 years ago
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12: Kenny Agostino #11 of Team United States reacts after scoring a goal ...
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

Young US Hockey Team Beats Canada To Start Olympics 2-0

Captain Andy Miele had two points and Strauss Mann made 35 saves to help the United States beat Canada 4-2 in men's hockey at the Olympics.
2 years ago
Shaun White - Snowboarding Final...
Eddie Pells, AP

AP Exclusive: White Looks To Super Bowl, Rest And New Start

Olympian Shaun White is making his way from Beijing to Los Angeles so he can attend his first Super Bowl in person.
2 years ago
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12: Kamila Valieva of Team ROC skates during a figure skating training se...
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer

Judge In Russian Olympic Doping Worked On Sharapova Case

Three judges from the Court of Arbitration for Sport will sit on the panel to hear the doping case against Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva on Sunday at the Beijing Olympics.
2 years ago
Marius Lindvik of Team Norway celebrates during the Men's Large Hill Individual Final Round on Day ...
Tom Hackett

Lindvik Wins Large Hill Ski Jumping Gold, USA Fail To Make Final

The USA struggled in the ski jumping failing to make the final.
2 years ago
Jordan Stolz of Team United States skates during the Men's 500m on day eight of the Beijing 2022 Wi...
Associated Press

Speedskater Gao Tingyu Sets Olympic Record As USA Teenager Stars On Debut

USA teenager Jordan Stolz is the next big thing in the world of speedskating, he confirmed with his finals time.
2 years ago
Rosie Brennan (R) of Team United States and Nadine Faehndrich of Team Switzerland competes during t...
Associated Press

Russia Wins Gold In Cross-Country Ski Relay, USA Falls To Sixth

Salt Lake City native Rosie Brennan was a member of the United States team that finished in sixth.
2 years ago
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Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports

Utah’s Jaelin Kauff Returns Home With Olympic Medal

Jaelin Kauff led three Americans into the finals of the women's moguls in Beijing and won the Silver medal.
2 years ago
Arianna Fontana of Team Italy and Kristen Santos of Team United States fall during the Women's 1000...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah Short Track Speedskaters Miss Podium In Women’s 1000M

Women's short track speedskating took center stage during primetime coverage of the Olympics on KSL.
2 years ago
US Speedskating...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah Short Track Speedskaters Are More Than Just Teammates

With US Speedskating based at the Utah Olympic Oval, most of the team lives there as well.
2 years ago
USA Women's Hockey - Beijing 2022...
John Wawrow, AP

US Women Survive Scare, Beat Czechs 4-1 In Olympic Hockey

The U.S. women’s hockey team avoided an upset when it rallied to beat the Czech Republic 4-1 in the quarterfinals.
2 years ago
Christopher Grotheer - Beijing 2022...
Tim Reynolds, AP

Grotheer Gives Germany Another Olympic Sliding Gold Medal

Germany has its first Olympic skeleton champion, and the country is simply sliding away from all challengers so far at the Beijing Olympics.
2 years ago
Max Parrot - Beijing 2022...
Eddie Pells, AP

Olympic Judging Under Scrutiny Over Parrot’s Slopestyle Win

Olympic snowboarding judges are coming under scrutiny for their scoring of Canadian slopestyler Max Parrot's gold-medal run.
2 years ago
Suzanne Schulting - Beijing 2022...
Beth Harris, AP

Dutch Treat: Schulting Defends Olympic Short Track Gold

Suzanne Schulting of the Netherlands successfully defended her title in 1,000-meter short track speedskating.
2 years ago
Kamila Valieva of Team ROC - Beijing 2022...
Graham Dunbar and James Ellingworth, AP

Doping Hearing To Decide Russian Skater’s Olympic Fate

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing.
2 years ago
Marte Olsbu Roeiseland - Beijing 2022...
Matha Bellisle, AP

Norway’s Roeiseland Shoots Her Way To Olympic Sprint Gold

Marte Olsbu Roeiseland of Norway replicated her top form from throughout this season to become Olympic biathlon sprint champion.
2 years ago
ROC Hockey - Beijing 2022...
Stephen Whyno, AP

Russians Unhappy Despite 2-0 Start In Hockey At Olympics

The Russians are unhappy with their play despite winning their first two games in shutouts in the men's hockey at the Beijing Olympics.
2 years ago
Lara Gut-Behrami - Beijing 2022...
Daniella Matar and Andrew Dampf, AP

Gut-Behrami Transformed From Ski Prodigy To Olympic Champion

Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland finally has her Olympic gold medal. She won the super-G at the Beijing Games.
2 years ago