Razzoli wins slalom; Miller, Ligety ski out

Giuliano Razzoli became the first Italian male since Alberto Tomba in 1992 to win Olympic gold in Alpine. Croatia's Ivica Kostelic won his second silver medal, followed by Sweden's Andre Myhrer. Nolan Kasper was the top American, in 24th.

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Published: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:37:44 GMT

Northug, Bauer meet in marathon final event

After a mostly underwhelming stint in Vancouver, Norway's Petter Northug still has a chance for individual gold in the men's 50km mass start -- that is, if he can hold off Czech rival Lukas Bauer.


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Published: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:40:04 GMT

Finns rally late to beat Czechs, earn date with U.S.

Niklas Hagman tipped home a power-play goal with 6:26 to play to break open a scoreless game as Finland beat the Czech Republic 2-0 Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the men's Olympic hockey tournament.


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Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:30:45 GMT

Sweden wins men's XC relay gold

With less than four kilometers left in the men's 4x10km cross-country race, Marcus Hellner sprinted away from the competition to win gold for Sweden.


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Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:07 GMT

Sablikova snags second gold of Games

Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic has captured her second speed skating gold medal of the Vancouver Olympics, winning the women's 5000m.

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Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:31:55 GMT

Good as gold: Canada-Russia in quarters

Rout in progress, Canada's fans sent a bold chant echoing through the sold-out arena: "We want Russia!" Indeed, the Russians are coming Wednesday in a gold-medal quality quarterfinal showdown of hockey's two fiercest rivals and its two brightest stars -- Russia's Alex Ovechkin and Canada's Sidney Crosby.


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Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:42:17 GMT

Jagr leaves Latvia game; injury from Ovechkin hit

Jaromir Jagr had insisted that the only things that emerged bruised and battered from his center-ice collision with Alex Ovechkin Sunday night were his feelings. Turns out the damage was more tangible.


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Published: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:10:45 GMT

Jagr injured in Czech 3-2 OT win over Latvia

David Krejci scored 5:10 into overtime, lifting the Czech Republic to a 3-2 win over Latvia on Tuesday night and into the men's Olympic hockey quarterfinals.


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Published: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:43:28 GMT

Women's 5000m is Sablikova's to lose

Perhaps Martina Sablikova will stop doubting herself after Wednesday's 5000m Olympic speed skating race. After winning the 3000m in convincing style during the opening weekend of the Vancouver Games, and adding a surprising bronze in the 1500m on Sunday, the Czech skater starts her favorite race on Wednesday.

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Published: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:08:33 GMT

Russia's Ovechkin still stands out among the best

Even with the best hockey players in the world at the Vancouver Olympics, Alex Ovechkin stands out. The two-time NHL MVP from Russia seems faster and more talented than anyone on the ice and attacks opponents with bone-crushing hits as if he was a brawler.


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Published: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:55:44 GMT

Home-ice advantage not working out for Canadians

So much for home-ice advantage. Canada is mostly getting frozen out at the speed skating oval despite logging the most practice time of any country.

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Published: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:43:08 GMT

Dutch sprinter Wust speeds to gold

Ireen Wust of the Netherlands dashed Canadian hopes for a second speed skating gold by powering around the final lap Sunday to win the women's 1500m.


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Published: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:37:46 GMT

Nesbitt has second gold in sights

After earning an Olympic title in the choppy, sloppy 1000m speed skating race, Christine Nesbitt goes for gold No. 2 on Sunday in the 1500m.

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Published: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:23:48 GMT

Preview: Russians need to rebound vs. Czech Republic

Two traditional rivals who play some of the most highly-skilled hockey in the world will take the ice for the first of three scintillating Sunday matchups. This one has all of the history, geopolitical trappings and personal connections to make for great theater.


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Published: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:47:35 GMT

Swedes summon Tour tactics

The Swedes turned cross country skiing into a team event on Saturday by using tactics commonly seen in the Tour de France to crowd the medal podium at Whistler Olympic Park.


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Published: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:21:10 GMT

Jagr hints at a return to the NHL

Jaromir Jagr said Friday he will be a free agent after his current season in Russia ends and he may choose to come back to the NHL for the 2010-11 season.


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Published: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:27:27 GMT

Jagr scores game-winner as Czechs top Slovaks

Jaromir Jagr turned 38 on Tuesday. One night later, he turned back the clock, turning around a game that was getting away from his team and, in the process, getting the Czech Republic off to the Olympic start it desperately needed.


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Published: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:18:41 GMT

Main event: Men's hockey to begin at Olympics

At most Olympic events, you can't tell the players without a scorecard, but the men's hockey tournament is a different story. The NHL is taking a break in the middle of its season, and hockey's biggest names will be on hand at the Vancouver Games.


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Published: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:38:35 GMT

Jagr not hard to spot in return to North America

Jaromir Jagr is back in North America after a two-year absence. So are the unmistakable long, curly locks hanging out the back of his helmet -- although now with flecks of gray.

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Published: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:56:30 GMT

Four-time Olympian Wotherspoon seeks title

All the talk about winning gold medals on home ice at the Vancouver Olympics has yet to happen for Canada's speed skaters.

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Published: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:07:11 GMT

In 3000m, Sablikova keeps field in Czech

Martina Sablikova won the women's 3,000 meters, the first of a two possible long-distance gold medals for the Czech speedskater.

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Published: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:07:20 GMT

The Shani and Sven show heads to Vancouver

Speed skating has produced Olympic heroes from invincible American Eric Heiden to triple champion Johann Olav Koss of Norway and the 2010 Games have candidates who could command the Vancouver stage in similar style.

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Published: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:27:00 GMT

Kramer, Davis, Nesbitt likely to shine in Vancouver

There are no more Eric Heiden years like 1980, when Olympic domination meant perfection - winning every single event. Now, being half as good likely will allow an athlete to reign supreme over the Olympic oval.


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Published: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:46:42 GMT

Czechs name Olympic roster

The Czech Republic's Olympic Committee has selected a record 88 athletes for next month's Vancouver Winter Games.


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Published: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:25:19 GMT

Canadians Del Bosco, Serwa prevail in France

Skiers from the Olympic host country won both the men's and women's World Cup ski cross events on Wednesday in Alpe d'Huez, France. Chris Del Bosco won his first competition of the World Cup season, the second of his career, while Kelsey Serwa won her first career World Cup race.

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Published: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:39:40 GMT