Cross country: Legkov wins 50km to seal Russia’s triumph
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Cross-country skier Alexander Legkov grabbed double Olympic glory for Russia on Sunday, winning the 50 km race to ensure the host nation ended the Games at the top of the medals table.
Freestyle: Appeal against French medal sweep dismissed – CAS
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – The three Frenchmen who swept the podium in the Winter Olympics freestyle ski cross event will keep their medals after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Sunday dismissed a protest by officials from Canada and Sloveni…
What do you do with a mountain resort with Games gone?
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Stanislav Kuznetsov has a headache like no other: it measures 780,000 square meters and covers a large expanse of Russian mountainside.
Late-night Cilic sets up Anderson showdown in Florida
(Reuters) – Croatian Marin Cilic continued his recent run of sizzling form by overpowering John Isner 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in a late-night showdown to advance to the Delray Beach Open final against South Africa’s Kevin Anderson.
Draft prospect Sam gets positive vibes after gay revelation
(Reuters) – Michael Sam has received plenty of positive support since he said he was gay two weeks ago but wants to be known for his feats on the gridiron, not his sexuality, the NFL draft prospect has said.
Lakers, Celtics rivalry cools with losing seasons
Los ANGELES (Reuters) – The historic rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics appeared the same, the green uniforms of the visiting team perfectly complementing the home side’s purple-and-gold.
Canada play Sweden in hockey final as Games close
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Defending ice hockey champions Canada play 2006 winners Sweden in the Olympic final on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on two weeks of thrills and spills at the Winter Games in Sochi.
Day, Fowler, Els and Dubuisson into last four
(Reuters) – Jason Day and Ernie Els advanced with relative ease while American Rickie Fowler and Frenchman Victor Dubuisson had to fight hard to reach the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship semi-finals in Marana, Arizona on Saturday.
Day, Fowler, Els and Dubuisson into last four
(Reuters) – Jason Day and Ernie Els advanced with relative ease while American Rickie Fowler and Frenchman Victor Dubuisson had to fight hard to reach the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship semi-finals in Marana, Arizona on Saturday.
Chelsea snatch late victory, Arsenal and City win
LONDON (Reuters) – John Terry grabbed a stoppage-time winner as leaders Chelsea showed their Premier League title mettle by snatching a 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday having looked set to suffer another damaging blow.
