‘Minister for Bobsleigh’ rules roost on home ice
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Dubbed ‘Minister for Bobsleigh’ after a brief foray into politics back home in Siberia, Alexander Zubkov proved ditching a smart suit for figure-hugging lycra was the right move by winning two-man gold at the Winter Olym…
Unhappy Del Potro says won’t play Davis Cup this year
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Juan Martin del Potro said on Monday he will not play in Argentina’s Davis Cup playoff tie in September due to his differences with the Argentine Tennis Association (AAT).
Germany beats Austria in thrilling team competition
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – An 18-year-old Olympic debutant helped propel Germany to a dramatic victory over defending champions Austria in the men’s ski jumping competition at the Sochi Games on Monday.
Russian police detain solo protester in Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Russian police on Monday detained a man for protesting in Sochi against the jailing of an environmentalist angered by Olympic construction work.
Swiss roll on as Britain take back door to semis
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Switzerland and Britain claimed the last two semi-final berths in the Olympic women’s curling competition in contrasting fashion on Monday while Canada rolled through the round-robin phase unbeaten.
Zubkov runs away with two-man gold
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Russian Alexander Zubkov finally secured the Olympic bobsleigh gold he came out of retirement to win when he powered to the two-man title at the Sochi Games on Monday.
Soukalova happy despite difficult conditions
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Czech Gabriela Soukalova won her first Olympic medal on Monday with silver in the women’s 12.5 kilometre Mass Start, finishing 20.2 seconds behind Belarussian winner Darya Domracheva.
Germany leads men’s team event after first round
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Germany narrowly led defending Olympic champions Austria in the men’s team ski jumping competition after the first round on Monday.
Timor learns a new word: Skiing
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Many a true word is spoken in jest and East Timor’s first Winter Olympian, Alpine skier Yohan Goncalves Goutt, is a case in point.
Italy’s Molinari targets late 2013 form, Cup spot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Refreshed after a seven-week break and with just two tournaments under his belt this year, Francesco Molinari has his sights set on recapturing the encouraging form he displayed in late 2013 and a Ryder Cup spot.
