Slopestyle course improved but jumps a concern
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Despite changes made to the Olympic slopestyle course, the jumps are still a cause for concern for some of the women competing in Sochi.
Friends first as ‘sick’ slopestyle set for Olympic debut
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – There are Olympic medals at stake for the first time in the sport’s history but for most competitors in slopestyle snowboarding, camaraderie seems to come first.
Birmingham future is bright after owner resigns – club
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The future of Birmingham City is bright, the English soccer club said on Wednesday in a bid to reassure fans and shareholders a day after owner Carson Yeung resigned as chairman of the parent company.
For migrant workers, Olympic dream turns to nightmare in Sochi
BELGRADE/BILECA (Reuters) – When Sasa Matic was offered a job on a building site in Sochi, he suspected it was too good to be true.
Fairbairn takes a brainy approach
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia (Reuters) – Canadian Olympic skeleton slider John Fairbairn has a degree in mechanical engineering and a brain painted on his helmet.
Short track-Apolo the inspiration for Celski
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Apolo Anton Ohno’s masterful racing inspired many young Americans to try short track speed skating and J.R. Celski now dreams of taking up his idol’s mantle in Sochi.
New ice hockey format but expect same old results
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – A format change to the Sochi Winter Games women’s ice hockey tournament may prevent coaches and players from having to apologize for the embarrassing routs that have blighted past Olympics.
IOC mulls revamp of Games bid process, sports and risk
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – From a cheaper bidding process to hosting Games in more than one city, the International Olympic Committee opened the floor to suggestions on Wednesday as it looks to keep the world’s biggest multi-sports event popular and pro…
Olympian delay in Germany for Sochi-bound Aeroflot passengers
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – About 170 passengers bound for the Winter Olympics, including athletes from Spain and Japan, found themselves stranded in Germany when an Aeroflot flight to Sochi failed to get off the ground before Frankfurt airport closed for th…
Redemption the lure for both Bradley and Pacquiao
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion Timothy Bradley of the United States and his challenger, Manny Pacquiao, will both be seeking redemption when they clash for a second time on April 12 in Las Vegas.
