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Shaun White leaves Olympics without a medal, or many snowboarding friends
As some of Shaun White's rivals toasted his demise in Sochi, the king of snowboarding's legacy remains secure.
Yahoo SportsOlympics-Figure skating-It's looking rather dire for the U.S. - Weir
By Pritha Sarkar SOCHI, Russia, Feb 11 (Reuters) - If there was already a sense of foreboding in the American camp about the chances of their singles skaters climbing the Olympic podium in Sochi - the team competition will have done little to have settled Jeremy Abbott and his team mates'…
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Snowboard star White misses medal, mild weather a worry
By Mike Collett-White SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - American snowboarder Shaun White, one of biggest draws at the Winter Olympics and favorite to win his third straight halfpipe title, bowed out without a medal on Tuesday in the biggest upset of the Games so far. The hosts are desperate to improve on…
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Speedskater Shani Davis is heavy favorite in 1,000
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — History awaits Shani Davis in the 1,000 meters, and the American speedskater relishes the opportunity to burnish his Olympic legacy with a record third straight victory.
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By Keith Weir SOCHI, Russia, Feb 12 (Reuters) - German skier Maria Hoefl-Riesch goes for her second gold of the Sochi Olympics in the women's downhill on Wednesday, her chances boosted by the absence of injured American champion Lindsey Vonn. Hosts Russia will have high hopes of ending the day…
ReutersAmerican Olympic curlers on thin ice in Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The Americans are on thin ice heading into day three of the curling tournament at Sochi Olympics.
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Winter Olympians Trying to Rise Above Sochi’s Beleaguered Backdrop
COMMENTARY | Sochi, Russia, had seven years to prepare for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, yet from several varying reports, that length of time wasn't nearly enough. Long before the Opening Ceremony -- which had its own issues (such when as the fifth Olympic ring failed to open) and began after…
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Olympic crush: U.S. ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson - Window to the Winter Games (24 photos)
Sarah Hendrickson didn’t medal in Sochi — a bad crash tore her knee last year and limited her Olympic jump lengths — but the 19-year-old from Salt Lake City made history as the first woman to take an official ski jump at a Winter Games. " Ya I didn't win a medal," she tweeted. "You can judge me all…
Yahoo Sports52 mins agoOlympics-Medal events in Sochi on Wednesday, Feb. 12
SOCHI, Russia, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Women's downhill tops the bill at the Winter Olympics in Sochi on Wednesday when there are six gold medals to be won in all. Event End time (local/GMT/ET) Alpine skiing, women's downhill 1310/0910/0410 Nordic combined, normal hill 1715/1315/0815 Speedskating, men's…
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Five reasons Slovakia could totally medal in Sochi Olympics
Slovakia competes in Group A in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Here are five reasons why they could totally medal in Sochi.
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Ashley Wagner dethrones Lolo Jones as top-searched Olympian
The list of the top-searched Olympians on Yahoo reveals that Lolo Jones has been dethroned ... and fallen down the rankings.
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Has Dan Bylsma selected Ryan Miller as Team USA starter?
Either Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres or Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings will start for the U.S. in their first game of the Sochi Games against Slovenia on Thursday.
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Five reasons Slovenia could totally medal in Sochi Olympics
Slovenia competes in Group A in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Here are five reasons why they could totally medal in Sochi.
Puck DaddyOlympics-Figure skating-Roundup-Volosozhar and Trankov close on second gold
(Adds details, quotes) By Pritha Sarkar SOCHI, Russia, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A spellbinding performance full of drama and intrigue put Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov on the verge of becoming the first figure skaters to win two golds at the same Olympics on Tuesday. In a high-quality pairs…
ReutersPROFILE-Olympics-Citizen Kane ready for new Olympic role
By Steve Keating SOCHI, Russia Feb 11 (Reuters) - It has been four years since the United States men's ice hockey was left heartbroken, a silver medal hung around their necks after a crushing overtime loss to Canada in the final at the Vancouver Olympics. Such was the sting of that defeat that…
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Gracie Gold on Sarah Hughes, Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen
2014 U.S. National Champion, Gracie Gold, on her first Olympic memories and why Sarah Hughes, Michelle Kwan, and Sasha Cohen are great role models for figure skating.
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Hoefl-Riesch eyes downhill, men's ice hockey
Sochi (Russia) (AFP) - Germany's Maria Hoefl-Riesch bids for her second gold of the Winter Olympics on Wednesday in the blue riband women's downhill as the much-anticipated men's ice hockey tournament starts in Sochi. The winner of Monday's super-combined is favourite to win her fourth Olympic…
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What are a twist and death spiral in pairs figure skating?
Earlier in the Games, we defined what a twizzle is. With the pairs short program starting today, we look at two other oddly named figure skating moves: the twist and the death spiral.
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Feb 11 (Reuters) - Women's luge singles fourth-run andoverall results at the Sochi Winter Olympics on Tuesday. Rank Name Race 4 Total time time 1 Natalie Geisenberger (Germany) 50.189 3:19.768 2 Tatjana Huefner (Germany) 50.279 3:20.907 3 Erin Hamlin (U.S.) 50.348 3:21.145 4 Alex Gough (Canada)…
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Pretty in pink: Savchenko's costume steals the show
Aliona Savchenko hopes her skin-tight, hot-pink body suit will brighten the spotlight on pairs figure skating.
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Shaun White and Danny Davis crumble under pressure - Served Fresh by Subway (11 photos)
Shaun White and Danny Davis of America went into the men's halfpipe finals as favorites. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Take a look at photos of the usually flawless athletes, struggled on the halfpipe. Served Fresh by Subway
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USA, Canada to meet in Olympic women's hockey
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The United States plays Canada in Olympic women's hockey Wednesday with little but pride at stake.
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Feb 11 (Reuters) - Following is the medals tally at the Sochi WinterOlympics on Tuesday. Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 Norway 4 3 4 11 2 Canada 4 3 2 9 3 Germany 4 1 0 5 4 Netherlands 3 2 3 8 5 United States 2 1 4 7 6 Switzerland 2 0 0 2 7 Russian Fed. 1 3 3 7 8 Austria 1 3 0 4 9 France 1…
ReutersOlympics-Ski jumping-Women jumpers prove their point at last
By Mark Trevelyan ROSA KHUTOR, Russia, Feb 11 (Reuters) - When U.S. ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson sped down a snow-covered ramp and hurtled into the air at 90 km per hour, a piece of Olympic history was made in the Russian mountains on Tuesday. A group of U.S., Canadian and European women fought…
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Five reasons the United States could totally medal in Sochi Olympics
The men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2014 Sochi Games is expected to be the most thrilling and popular even at the Olympics. We’re breaking down all 12 teams until the tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The United States … Continue reading →
Puck DaddyPutin sees 'containment' in West's Sochi criticism. Does he have a point?
Western journalists have engaged in a good deal of arguably trivial sniping at alleged shortcomings in Russia's preparations for the Sochi Winter Olympics. President Vladimir Putin appears to think so. Even though the Games appear to be off to an excellent start, with massive viewership worldwide…
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Tuesday's Highlights at the Sochi Olympics
TUESDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS AT THE SOCHI OLYMPICS:
Associated PressOlympics-For ice hockey fans, Winter Games begin with first faceoff
(Repeats to additional customers, no change to text) By Steve Keating SOCHI, Russia Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Sochi Games officially opened on Friday but for many sports fans the Winter Olympics do not really begin until the puck drops on the men's ice hockey tournament. Canada's Sidney Crosby and…
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Aliona Savchenko's hot pink bodysuit - Served Fresh by Subway (11 photos)
Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of Germany are known for the personality that they bring in their routines. They did not disappoint in their short program. Savchenko wore a hot pink spandex bodysuit that turned plenty of heads. Served Fresh by Subway
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SOCHI SCENE: Just call him I-Pod
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Iouri Podladtchikov has delivered the stunner of these Sochi Games, besting American snowboarding icon Shaun White in the halfpipe to win the gold medal.
Associated Press5 things to know about the Sochi Olympics
SOCHI, Russia (AP) -- Fast five, Tuesday edition: Things you'll want to know about the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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Shaun White Falls in Halfpipe Event, Gets Fourth Place at Sochi Olympics
After falling on his first run, Shaun White came in fourth place in the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 11, missing his chance at making Olympic history
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U.S. slopestyle skier Keri Herman can't get sponsors, skis in broken boots and borrowed pants
Winter Olympics athletes are often not household names, performing in sports with passionate, but small fan bases. However, it's almost always the case that the top athletes within those smaller communities get a lot of support. Olympians can usually expect to find sponsors for their gear, at the…
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If you're going to perform to the Pink Panther theme, you might as well wear pink
Fourth-Place MedalYahoo Sports@YahooSports Reply Retweet FavoriteWell, if you're going to perform to the Pink Panther theme, you may as well wear pink: yhoo.it/1ctj1OZ #Sochi pic.twitter.com/sYRjOm2vL1
4 hrs agoPlushenko to skate 7th, Chan 21st in men's short
Evgeni Plushenko didn't get any edge in the draw for Thursday's men's short program at the Sochi Games. Plushenko helped Russia to the team gold by finishing second to Yuzuru Hanyu in the short program of the new competition, then winning the free skate. But Plushenko made it clear after the team…
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Lolo Jones practiced figure skating moves in her living room
2014 Olympic bobsledder, Lolo Jones, recalls practicing figure skating moves in her living room and making the transition from a spectator of the winter games to becoming a competitor.
Yahoo Sports VideosRussia's Big Red Machine ready to roll again
By Steve Keating SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - The Russian men's ice hockey team came together in a show of unity on Tuesday, ready to reclaim the country's status as global superpower in the sport by winning the gold medal at the Sochi Olympics. If there was any doubt about ice hockey's importance…
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Why the Sochi Olympics Need the Jamaican Bobsled Team
COMMENTARY | They will soon take the track in their green and gold leggings, their bulging bodies rippling underneath one-piece bodysuits typically worn by household names like American Steven Holcomb -- or even Lolo Jones. Captain Winston Watts and his Jamaican bobsled team probably won't even…
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Linger brothers seek 3rd Olympic gold in doubles
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Andreas and Wolfgang Linger left the past two Olympics with gold medals. They may have to settle for a different color this time.
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Lolo Jones wishes she had 'one of those stray dogs' for company
The U.S. bobsledder tweeted about staying in a quarantine room.
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Reuters Winter Olympics schedule at 1400 GMT on Monday: - - - - OLYMPIC NEWS Russia, and Putin, bask in afterglow of Games gold SOCHI, Russia - Canada and Germany add to their gold medal hauls at the Winter Olympics, while Russia basks in the afterglow of its first title of the Games after the team…
ReutersOlympics-Ice hockey-Vancouver silver still haunts U.S.
By Frank Pingue SOCHI, Russia, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. men's ice hockey team finally arrived in Sochi on Monday, determined to make amends for their loss in the gold medal game at the last Olympics in Vancouver. Usually by the time you get the bitter taste of losing out of your mouth you're…
ReutersWinter Olympics 2014 TV schedule: What to watch Tuesday
Eight gold medals are up for grabs Tuesday as the action continues at the 22nd Winter Games. US snowboarder Shaun White looks to win his third consecutive gold medal in the men’s halfpipe today, and medals will be awarded in two events making their debut as Olympic sports: women’s freestyle skiing…
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Russians dominate after pairs short program
After getting shut out of pairs figure skating medals in Vancouver, Russia has returned to dominance.
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Shaun White: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me
Shaun White reveals 25 things about himself to Us Weekly
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Erin Hamlin makes history with singles luge medal - Served Fresh by Subway (12 photos)
Erin Hamlin accomplished something Tuesday night no other U.S. athlete has done in a half century of trying. She ended the United States' deep freeze in the singles luge. Hamlin captured the bronze medal and broke a 50-year U.S. streak with no medals in the event – an 0-for-forever hole that has…
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Olympics Watch: What Was Your Favorite Moment From Sochi 2014, Day 3?
Canada’s Alex Bilodeau owned Sochi’s Rosa Khutor Monday, repeating his 2010 Olympic performance in men’s freestyle skiing and once more taking home a gold medal. Bilodeau glided over the moguls, hips grooving side to side like he had Daft Punk […]
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Trankov-Volosozhar seek another Russian pairs gold
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Maxim Trankov leaned in front of his teammates as they huddled with President Vladimir Putin and gave a thumbs-up.
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SOCHI SCENE: A head of the game
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Now that's headgear.
Associated PressOlympics-Luge-Women's singles third-run results
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Women's luge singles third-run results atthe Sochi Winter Olympics on Tuesday. Rank Name Time 1 Natalie Geisenberger (Germany) 49.765 2 Tatjana Huefner (Germany) 50.048 3 Erin Hamlin (U.S.) 50.165 4 Alex Gough (Canada) 50.286 5 Kimberley Mcrae (Canada) 50.356 6 Tatyana Ivanova…
ReutersReuters Sochi Olympics Schedule at 1400 GMT on Tuesday, Feb 11
Reuters Winter Olympics schedule at 1400 GMT on Tuesday: - - - - OLYMPIC NEWS Russian ice hockey mania sweeps Games, mild weather a worry SOCHI, Russia - Attention at the Winter Olympics turned on Tuesday to the eagerly awaited men's ice hockey competition even before a puck had been shot in anger,…
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Olympics: Hair-raising Olympics for Sochi skaters
Not content with merely following the action on the ice, figure skating fans have taken their dedication to a new level -- opening Twitter accounts to track the fortunes of their heroes' flowing locks. The Twitter account @2014PonyPower, dedicated to US team bronze medallist Jason Brown's…
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Sochi Games have sold nearly 925K tickets
Organizers say that 924,802 tickets have been sold so far for the Sochi Games. Officials for the Sochi Organizing Committee announced ticket figures on Tuesday. Dmitry Perlin, the head of Sochi's ticketing ...
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SOCHI SCENE: Too many jackets
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — When Yuka Sato and husband Jason Dungjen go to their closets, they need to be very careful.
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Oslo seeks financial, public support for 2022 bid
Hoping to stage the Winter Games for a third time, Norwegian officials acknowledged Monday they still need to gain public support and government financial backing for the project. On paper, Oslo would ...
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Jose Mourinho blames 'lack of personality' for Chelsea draw
The Blues looked to be heading four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, but then dropped deep and were eventually pegged back by a Victor Anichebe header.
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Women's ski jumping makes debut - Window to the Winter Games (11 photos)
For many years, women ski jumpers were good enough to test out hills before the men jumped, but not good enough for a competition of their own. They faced discrimination and ridiculous medical claims from their opponents, including the insistence the jumps would harm their reproductive systems. In…
Yahoo SportsReuters Sochi Olympics Schedule at 0001 GMT on Tuesday, Feb 11
Reuters Winter Olympics schedule at 0001 GMT on Tuesday: - - - - OLYMPIC NEWS Russia, and Putin, bask in afterglow of Games gold SOCHI, Russia - Canada and Germany add to their gold medal hauls at the Winter Olympics, while Russia basks in the afterglow of its first title of the Games after the…
ReutersOlympics-Speed skating - Men's 500m race 2 and overall results
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Men's speed skating 500m race 2 andoverall results at the Sochi Winter Olympics on Monday. Rank Name Race 2 time Total result 1 Michel Mulder (Netherlands) 34.67 69.312 2 Jan Smeekens (Netherlands) 34.72 69.324 3 Ronald Mulder (Netherlands) 34.49 69.46 4 Tae Bum Mo (Korea) 34.85…
ReutersWinter Olympics 2014 TV schedule: What to watch Monday
US speed skating stars Shani Davis and J.R. Celski make their debut in Sochi today and Norwegian Ole Einar Bjoerndalen looks to break the record for the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time by medaling in the men’s 12.5 km biathalon. NBC will air an afternoon tape-delayed broadcast from 3…
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SOCHI SCENE: Adjusting expectations
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The Olympics are the athletic pinnacle. The athletes who arrived in Sochi for the Winter Games got here thanks in large part due to an innate will to win and a competitive edge that knows no bounds.
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Criticism of Games reflects "Cold War" mentality: Putin
By Mike Collett-White SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Western criticism of Russia's Winter Olympics was reminiscent of Cold War ambitions to hold the Soviet Union back, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, despite signs that the world was warming to the most expensive Games ever held. The buildup…
ReutersDancing Olympic Luger Draws Earnest Criticism From NBC Commentator
Before she throws herself down an icy tunnel at...
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Short track-Hamelin enjoys sweet victory over Ahn
Canada's Charles Hamelin, who grabbed gold in the men's 1,500 meters at the Sochi Games on Monday, hailed his victory as sweeter for having been won against short track "legend" Viktor Ahn. Home-crowd favorite Ahn, who won four Olympic medals for South Korea at the 2006 Turin Games before…
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Team USA’s last chance at Olympic history
As the Sochi Games were nearing back in January, the United States had three men eyeing history in becoming the first American man to win three gold medals in a single event. One by one, their Olympic dreams have not come to fruition, leaving just one man with a chance to still make history in…
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Sweden, Russia women clinch hockey playoff berths
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The playoff teams are set for the Olympic women's hockey tournament.
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Cristiano Ronaldo hit by a lighter in Madrid derby
The forward scored both goals in the 2-0 win but was struck by the object as he left the pitch at halftime.
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Russians in position for another gold medal
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The Olympic record books are loaded with Russian pairs wins. Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov are closing in on another.
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Monday's Highlights at the Sochi Olympics
MONDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS AT THE SOCHI OLYMPICS:
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Halfpipe snowboarding finals - Served Fresh by Subway (18 photos)
Americans Shaun White and Danny Davis failed to make the podium with rocky performances during the men's halfpipe event. Iouri Podladtchikov of Switzerland soared on the halfpipe and will go home with the gold medal. Ayumu Hirano and Taku Hiraoka of Japan finished with the silver and bronze…
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Sochi roundup: Shaun White fails to medal on halfpipe, an American finally breaks through in luge
A look back at Tuesday's Winter Games action ...
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Growing up, our tiny black-and-white TV stayed in the closet except for one quadrennial event, which we watched nightly: the Olympics. But finding a way to watch the Sochi Olympics from Jerusalem proved to be an Olympic challenge – and an urgent one, since my former cross-country skiing teammate…
Christian Science MonitorOlympics gold medal count: Canada surges
Canada rose in the Sochi Olympics medal count Monday, adding two first-place finishes to tie the Netherlands for the most gold medals (three). The Netherlands – led by a dominant speed skating squad – and perennial Winter Games powerhouse Norway are tied with Canada in the overall medal count at…
Christian Science MonitorSOCHI SCENE: Ascending the torch
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — For those with a fear of heights, it's the Olympic job from hell: clambering up the giant cauldron to carry out maintenance work on the blazing centerpiece of the Sochi Games.
Associated PressRidiculously Photogenic Gold Medalist Cries During Her National Anthem
At age 19, Canada's Justine Dufour-Lapointe won...
Business InsiderSOCHI SCENE: India's back
It's probably the most important moment Olympic athletes can have besides competing: Walking in the opening ceremony for their country. But imagine waiting for your grand entrance and getting your cue: ''Independent Olympic Participants.'' The equivalent of the International Olympic Committee…
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Photos of the day from 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics - February 11, 2014 (45 photos)
United States' Bode Miller makes a jump during Men's super combined downhill training, Miyako Sumiyoshi of Japan, bottom, and Germany's Judith Hesse take the start for the first heat of the women's 500-meter speedskating race, Shaun White of the U.S. performs a jump near a picture of himself during…
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U.S. women’s hockey gets Olympic record; Amanda Kessel gets hat trick thrice denied
Fourth-Place MedalGreg Wyshynski@wyshynskiFollow on Twitter#USA women’s hockey gets Olympic record; Amanda Kessel gets phantom goal hat trick sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics… via @YahooSports
February 10, 2014
Anna Sidorova now wants to turn heads with her curling
Voted Russia's best-looking Olympian, Anna Sidorova wants to convert her fans into curling supporters.
Yahoo SportsOne Photo Perfectly Captures The Many Emotions Athletes Feel When They Win A Medal
While everyone aims for gold, winning any medal...
Business InsiderSoccer-Libertadores Cup group 4 results and standings
Feb 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Libertadores Cup Group 4 matches on Tuesday Tuesday, February 11 Santa Fe (Colombia) 3 Nacional A. (Paraguay) 1 Zamora FC (Venezuela) 0 Atletico Mineiro (Brazil) 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Santa Fe 1 1 0 0 3 1 3 2 Atletico Mineiro 1 1 0…
ReutersCleveland Browns: Why Roll the Dice on Johnny Manziel when Tim Tebow is Available?
COMMENTARY | The Cleveland Browns are looking to make a name for themselves this offseason, that much seems sure. The Browns' reported infatuation with Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel seems to prove that point. Cleveland's front office is so in love with Manziel that it has been reported…
Yahoo Contributor NetworkFloyd Mayweather Sr.’s Advice to Manny Pacquiao
COMMENTARY | It isn't uncommon for insults to be traded between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd "Money" Mayweather's camps. Sharing words of advice like Floyd Mayweather Sr. did during a recent appearance on The Ropes Boxing Radio is a bit rare though. If Pacquiao heeds his words, it just might lead to…
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Pairs figure skating competition - short program (35 photos)
The pairs figure skating competition kicked off Feb. 11 with the pairs short program. Only the top 16 teams will go on to compete in the free skate for medal contention on Feb. 12.
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NBA Buzz: 3 Potential Trades Cleveland Cavaliers Should Make Before Deadline
COMMENTARY | The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to become buyers at this year's trade deadline. New acting general manager David Griffin has expressed interest in adding talent to the 18-33 Cavaliers, rather than selling off veteran players. There should be plenty of teams active around the…
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While you were sleeping: Curling commences, snowboarders angry about halfpipe
We rounded up the best Sochi news so you don't have to become nocturnal.
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'Do they have the belief?' - Klinsmann misfires as he calls out USA stars for not playing in Champions League
U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann recently said that a lack of self belief, not a lack of talent, is what is keeping more Americans from playing in UEFA Champions League
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Michael Pineda might be Yankees ace in the hole
Michael Pineda of the Yankees says his shoulder feels great. It's only taken two years!
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Is Ronda Rousey One Loss Away from Retiring from the UFC?
COMMENTARY | Last week, rumors came out that Warner Bros. is planning to have UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey star in two upcoming movie projects. These two new reported roles are in addition to Rousey's previous engagements to have roles in the next Expendables and Fast and Furious…
Yahoo Contributor NetworkOlympics-Speed skating-Men's 500m race 1 result
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Men's speed skating 500m race 1 result atthe Sochi Winter Olympics on Monday. Rank Name Time 1 Jan Smeekens (Netherlands) 34.59 seconds 2 Michel Mulder (Netherlands) 34.63 3 Keiichiro Nagashima (Japan) 34.79 4 Tae Bum Mo (Korea) 34.84 5 Joji Kato (Japan) 34.966 6 Ronald Mulder…
ReutersSoccer-English premier league results and standings
Feb 11 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the English premier league matches on Tuesday Tuesday, February 11 Cardiff City 0 Aston Villa 0 Hull City 0 Southampton 1 West Bromwich Albion 1 Chelsea 1 West Ham United 2 Norwich City 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Chelsea 26 17 6 3 48 21 57…
ReutersToni Nadal Put That Chip on Rafa Nadal's Shoulder
COMMENTARY | Anyone that follows tennis knows there are two distinct faces of Rafael Nadal. The Rafael Nadal that most are first introduced to is the one on court, accented with a headband and his signature snarl. That is "Rafa" Nadal -- a man that comes as close to a gladiator as there's ever…
Yahoo Contributor NetworkSweden beats Germany 4-0 in Olympic women's hockey
SOCHI, Russia (AP) -- Emma Nordin scored just one minute into the game and Cecilia Ostberg added a goal and an assist to give Sweden to a 4-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday and a likely spot in the Olympic women's hockey playoffs.
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Ashley Wagner, Olympic Figure Skater, Jokes About Reaction to Low Score: "It's Not the Ugliest Face I've Ever Made!"
Ashley Wagner joked with Us Weekly about her disappointed reaction to her low score on Feb. 8; "It's not the ugliest face I've ever made," she quipped
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Photos of the day - February 11, 2014 (58 photos)
Shaun White of the U.S. reacts during the men's half pipe competition, Menstruating devotees sit apart from other devotees while performing rituals and prayers, during the Swasthani Bratakatha festival, Canada's Sarah Reid starts in a women's skeleton training session during the 2014 Sochi Winter…
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The 10-man rotation, starring Jason Williams' elbow pass and 'art at its most basic level'
A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.
Ball Don't LieAlpine skiing-Leading contenders for women's downhill
By Martyn Herman ROSA KHUTOR, Russia, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The world's fastest women ski racers will test their skill and nerve down a formidable Rosa Khutor course on Wednesday hoping to win the coveted Olympic downhill gold medal. The following are leading contenders: - - - MARIA HOEFL-RIESCH…
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Four players banned from Iranian women’s national team for failing gender tests
Women in Iran may not be allowed to attend football matches between male sides for religious reasons, but the beautiful game is popular among the Islamic republic's female population. Players in Iran's burgeoning professional women's football league will now be … Continue reading →
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Devin Logan wins silver medal in slopestyle skiing - Served Fresh by Subway (15 photos)
The slopestyle course has drawn some grumbles for being aggressive and soft – combining speed with potholes – and leading to a multitude of crashes on Tuesday. Devin Logan of Team USA managed to put on a show despite the poor conditions. The result was a silver medal for the young Olympian. Served…
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Italian midfielder scores freak 75-yard slide tackle goal
When lower league Italian football appears within the confines of DT, it's often due to some kind of outrageously unsubtle match fixing or an amazing dug-out headbutt celebration. Now, calcio earns the spotlight for a freak goal happened in the … Continue reading →
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Volunteers smuggle Sochi dogs out of town
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Alexei stops in his tracks as he sees a half-breed Labrador snooping around at a cafe's back door.
Associated PressHow the UFC, Texas, and Jessica Eye made her positive drug test even worse
A little transparency would've went a long way in the Eye saga -- something all parties need to learn pronto.
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What you might not know about U.S. skier Julia Mancuso's father, a convicted drug kingpin
Not every story of an athlete's family conforms to a sunny narrative. The case of Ciro Mancuso, father of U.S. skiing star and Sochi bronze medalist Julia Mancuso, is one of them. In Sochi, Ciro is an important part of his daughter's support system and fan section. Two decades ago, though, he was…
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Erin Hamlin makes history in Sochi with first U.S. luge singles medal
Erin Hamlin ended a 50-year medal drought for the United States in luge singles by winning bronze at the Sochi Games.
Yahoo SportsRichard Petty's Comments on Danica Patrick Are Straight Out of the 1950s
If you're not sure what I'm talking about, you must have missed the news that The King trash-talked Danica Patrick on Sunday with some extremely sexist hyperbole. The NASCAR legend, who won 200 Cup races and seven championships in his career, said the following when asked Sunday if Danica would…
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Clint Dempsey: I'm not focused on Mexico ahead of World Cup
The U.S. national team star is looking forward to the opportunity of facing the 'Group of Death' and says he's not focused on what rival Mexico is doing at the moment
Goal.comSochi 2014 Teams to Watch: Women's Hockey
U.S.A., Canada and Finland are the teams to watch as women's ice hockey kicks off in Sochi. WSJ's Sharon Terlep reports from the Shabya Arena.
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The Bacon Mailbag: Big leads, Cheyenne versus Tiger and the best looking man in golf
Each Tuesday for the remainder of the golf season we will be rolling out a mailbag, with any and all questions invited from readers and fans around the world. Have a good question you want answered? Hit me up on … Continue reading →
Devil Ball GolfOlympics-India returns as IOC lifts ban - source
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - India has returned to the Olympic fold after the International Olympic Committee lifted a ban on the country's Olympic Association, a source close to the decision told Reuters on Tuesday. Indian athletes have been competing at the Sochi Winter Olympics under the IOC flag…
ReutersHow Would Larry Fitzgerald Look with the Green Bay Packers?
COMMENTARY | The Green Bay Packers are entering a very interesting offseason, and there is a very real chance that GM Ted Thompson will look to make a splash or two. Green Bay is coming off of a very tough season last year that saw a lot of injuries, but they were still able to make a playoff run.…
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New Jersey traffic jam victims ask Christie to resign, if he knew
By David Jones FORT LEE, New Jersey (Reuters) - Valerie Howard-Fadul recalled feeling "excruciating" pain after the anesthesia wore off, when her usual 45-minute drive home across the Hudson River after a medical eye treatment stretched into five hours in the now infamous bridge traffic jam…
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Pairs short program: Follow the action live
Follow all the action from the pairs short program live. Russia's Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov and Germany's Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy are among the favorites for a medal.
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Robben: Bayern will lose at some point
The Netherlands international feels it inevitable that the Bavarians will lose to a domestic rival before the conclusion of their 2013-14 campaign.
Goal.comThe biggest scar in baseball is in Arizona
Cody Ross is back after surgery for a serious hip injury and is determined to help the Diamondbacks.
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Vitor Belfort calls Chris Weidman honor ‘shameful’
UFC middleweight Vitor Belfort had a great 2013. "The Phenom" won three fights by highlight reel KO and earned a shot at 185 pound champ Chris Weidman this coming May at UFC 173. Weidman also had a great 2013. In fact, after he dominated long time pound for pound champ Anderson Silva for four…
CagewriterMarc-Andre Fleury goes behind-the-back
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury makes a ridiculous behind-the-back save with his glove to deny New Jersey Devils forward Travis Zajac.
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WWE: Why John Cena Should Face the Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX
COMMENTARY | As WrestleMania XXX rapidly approaches, one of the more heavily promoted matches surrounding the event will be The Undertaker and his quest to go 22-0 on wrestling's biggest stage. Over the weekend, PWInsider.com confirmed that Taker will be making his return to WWE television on Feb.…
Yahoo Contributor NetworkBraves' B.J. Upton eager to start over in 2014
B.J. Upton would like a do-over on his debut season with the Braves. After signing the biggest free-agent contract in Braves history - $75.25 million for five years - Upton endured a nightmarish 2013 season. The only highlights were playing beside his younger brother, Justin Upton, in the…
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Olympics Watch: What Was Your Favorite Moment From Sochi 2014, Day 4?
Shaun White took on Sochi’s unusually slushy halfpipe Tuesday while going for his third gold medal, but failed to three-peat, earning fourth place for team USA. Despite White’s enthusiastic send-off from his team, filled with “Yeah, Shauns!” and high-fives all […]
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Mourinho stokes up feud with Man City
By Tony Jimenez LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho stoked up his war of words with Manuel Pellegrini on Monday, questioning the Manchester City manager's sums and calling on the Chilean's talismanic midfielder Yaya Toure to be suspended. Mourinho, who will have Fernando Torres fit…
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Geisenberger wins Germany's second luge gold
Rosa Khutor (Russia) (AFP) - Germany's Natalie Geisenberger won her first Olympic gold medal in women's luge singles on Tuesday and the second for her country in three days. Another German, Tatjana Huefner, who came to Sochi as reigning champion, was second, 1.139sec behind the winner, while Erin…
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