Figure skating: Gold targets 24 carat prize in Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – With her shiny blonde hair pulled into a bun and a name that oozes Hollywood royalty, Gracie Gold already bears all the hallmarks of a champion.
Ice hockey: U.S. crush Sweden to reach gold medal game
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – The United States crushed Sweden 6-1 on Monday to reach the gold medal game of the women’s ice hockey competition at the Sochi Olympics.
Ice hockey: Canada braces for low-scoring knockout phase
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Canada have not shown the offensive firepower many expected from such a talented group of forwards and the men’s ice hockey team at the Sochi Games do not sound like they expect much to change.
Sochi weathers warm temperatures but struggles with fog
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Organizers of the Sochi Olympics defied the odds when they battled unusually warm temperatures for a week but they were helpless against a winter fog that caused events to be postponed on Monday.
Figure skating: Gold targets 24 carat prize in Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – With her shiny blonde hair pulled into a bun and a name that oozes Hollywood royalty, Gracie Gold already bears all the hallmarks of a champion.
Curling: China advance, Britain and Norway in tie-breaker
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – China won a 6-5 thriller over Britain to clinch a place in the Olympic men’s curling semifinals on Monday but defeat for Norway means the Britons will get another chance to play for a medal.
Freestyle: Golden day began far too early for Bilodeau
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Try as he might, Alex Bilodeau could not sleep past nine o’clock on the morning of the biggest day of his sporting life.
Alpine skiing: Svindal heads home after poor Games
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal is heading home on Tuesday without competing in his final two races at the Olympic Games after failing to win a medal despite dominating the World Cup season.
Gebrselassie to set pace at London marathon
LONDON (Reuters) – Haile Gebrselassie will be lead pacemaker for the elite men’s race at the London Marathon, organizers announced on Monday.
Alpine skiing:Time for favorites to stand up in the slaloms
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – American Ted Ligety regards himself as one of the favorites for Wednesday’s giant slalom which, judging by events so far in the Caucasus mountains, means he is in for some disappointment.
