By Dan Falkenheim Without NHL participation this year, here is how each country stacks up in Beijing. After the NHL withdrew its participation in the Olympics, men’s ice hockey tournament took the form of a giant question mark at this year’s Winter Gam…
After Cancer Comeback, Canada’s Max Parrot Captures Snowboard Slopestyle Gold
By Alex Prewitt Three years after his diagnosis and a dozen chemotherapy treatments, the 27-year-old nailed the biggest run of his career on a one-of-a-kind course to top the podium. ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Down the line of media the champion went, camera…
Vincent Zhou’s Positive Test Casts a Shadow on U.S. Team’s Silver Medal
By Stephanie Apstein Celebrations of Team USA’s best result in the event were subdued after the Americans learned of the news following a routine screening on Sunday. BEIJING — Karen Chen had less than an hour to celebrate her dream before she returned…
Kamila Valieva Becomes First Woman to Land Quad at Olympics
By Nick Selbe The 15-year-old Russian completed not one, but two quadruple jumps during Monday’s free skate portion of the team event. View the original article to see embedded media. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva found making history so simple,…
U.S. Figure Skater, Silver Medalist Vincent Zhou Tests Positive for COVID-19
By Nick Selbe Zhou won the silver medal in the men’s team event, and will retest to determine his availability for Tuesday’s short program. View the original article to see embedded media. On Monday, U.S. figure skater Vincent Zhou tested positive for …
Even in Defeat, Mikaela Shiffrin Shows Her Star Appeal
By Michael Rosenberg The two-time gold medalist laid bare her dismay immediately after suffering a rare crash in her opening event in Beijing. BEIJING, China – Mikaela Shiffrin might go down as the best Alpine skier ever, but on Monday morning here she…
Dolphins Name 49ers OC Mike McDaniel as New Coach
By Joseph Salvador The 38-year-old spent just one season as the offensive coordinator for the 49ers. View the original article to see embedded media. The Dolphins have agreed to terms with 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to make him the team’…
Report: Cavaliers, Pacers Agree to Trade Involving Caris LeVert, Ricky Rubio
By Zach Koons The two Eastern Conference franchises are shaking things up. View the original article to see embedded media. The Cavaliers and the Pacers have reportedly agreed to a trade for Caris LeVert in exchange for Ricky Rubio and picks, according…
Olympic Skier Kai Owens Embraces Personal History in Return to China
By Alex Prewitt The 17-year-old skier was adopted and raised in Colorado, but her sport brought her back to the country where she was born. ZHANGJIAKOU, HEBEI, China — Fifteen years or so ago, hundreds of miles south of this wind-whipped ski town, Amy …
Josh Gattis Texts Michigan Players, Says He Felt ‘Very Little Appreciation’ From School
By Mike McDaniel New Miami offensive coordinator Josh Gattis texted Michigan players to explain his decision. View the original article to see embedded media. Miami and new coach Mario Cristobal plan to hire Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis t…