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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

With Valieva cleared, Russian 'Quad Squad' out for sweep

With Valieva cleared, Russian 'Quad Squad' out for sweep

BEIJING (AP) — The biggest barrier between Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva and another Olympic gold medal is no longer a panel of judges holed up in a Beijing hotel room but rather the teammates she practices with every day.
Super Bowl on the minds of Olympic competitors in China

Super Bowl on the minds of Olympic competitors in China

BEIJING (AP) — A well-timed postponement allowed Nick Goepper to watch his beloved Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl without worrying that it might distract him from qualifying in freestyle skiing at the Beijing Olympics.
Shiffrin, Olympic skiers rely on radio reports before racing

Shiffrin, Olympic skiers rely on radio reports before racing

BEIJING (AP) — When Mikaela Shiffrin pushes out of the starting hut for the first Olympic downhill of her career on Tuesday, she will do so with a mind filled with all manner of insights — from taking training runs; from watching videos; from that mo
Winter Olympic sports can put athletes on the (literal) edge

Winter Olympic sports can put athletes on the (literal) edge

BEIJING (AP) — Skiers skidding into safety nets. Snowboarders eating it on the halfpipe. Speedskaters crashing into the barriers — and each other.
Gu advances on busy day of freestyle at Olympics, Canada's Asselin moves into final

Gu advances on busy day of freestyle at Olympics, Canada's Asselin moves into final

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Trying for three gold medals in one Olympics is a hectic business. So it was no surprise that Eileen Gu was a skier in a hurry Monday.
No Anderson, Marino for US in finals at Olympic big air

No Anderson, Marino for US in finals at Olympic big air

BEIJING (AP) — Jamie Anderson and Julia Marino had their bubbles burst before qualifying began for women's snowboard big air. Behind the scenes, these pandemic Olympics haven't been what they hoped. “Just like a little bit tapped out,” Anderson said.
IOC won't hold ceremony for Beijing Olympic events in which Russian skater Kamila Valieva medals because of doping case

IOC won't hold ceremony for Beijing Olympic events in which Russian skater Kamila Valieva medals because of doping case

BEIJING (AP) — IOC won't hold ceremony for Beijing Olympic events in which Russian skater Kamila Valieva medals because of doping case. The Associated Press
Honour system to be used for curling hog-line violations at the Ice Cube

Honour system to be used for curling hog-line violations at the Ice Cube

BEIJING — The honour system will be used for curling hog-line violations at the Beijing Olympics due to issues with the battery compartments in some of the stones.
Humphries wins Olympic bobsled gold for U.S.; Canada's de Bruin takes bronze

Humphries wins Olympic bobsled gold for U.S.; Canada's de Bruin takes bronze

YANQING, China — Kaillie Humphries crossed the finish line, stood on her sled and defiantly posed with folded arms.
Ice dance dominance: Ten Olympic teams, including champions, call Montreal home

Ice dance dominance: Ten Olympic teams, including champions, call Montreal home

BEIJING — In the hours before the rhythm dance at the Beijing Olympics, Marie-France Dubreuil could feel the familiar pre-competition nerves. It had been 15 years since she and husband Patrice Lauzon had stepped on the competitive ice.