Denmark heads to men’s quarterfinals with win over Latvia
In its first-ever appearance in an Olympic hockey tournament, Denmark qualified for the playoffs with a huge win over…
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Slovaks beat Germany, advance to men’s hockey quarterfinal
Slovakia’s men took down Germany in the playoff qualifier to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2022 Winter…
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China’s Su Yiming, 17, stomps two 1800s for snowboard big air gold
Su Yiming, 17, adds to his slopestyle silver from a week ago for China’s first-ever gold in men’s…
Continue ReadingSix months of Taliban: Afghans safer, poorer, less hopeful
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan has undergone a dramatic transformation in half a year of Taliban rule. The…
Continue ReadingHonduras ex-President Hernández arrested at US request
By MARLON GONZÁLEZ and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Police have arrested former Honduran President Juan…
Continue ReadingUnvaccinated Djokovic could skip French Open, Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic says he is prepared to skip the French Open and Wimbledon if vaccination against the coronavirus is required for him…
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LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic says he is prepared to skip the French Open and Wimbledon if vaccination against the coronavirus is required for him…
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Reira Iwabuchi attempts historic triple during big air final
Progression reigned supreme in the women’s snowboard big air final, as Japan’s Reira Iwabuchi attempted a frontside triple underflip for her last…
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Sweden beats Denmark in men’s curling to stay undefeated
The Swedish men’s curling team stayed unblemished at the top of the standings with a 8-3 win over Denmark in nine…
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Mikaela Shiffrin 18th in Olympic downhill debut, looks ahead to combined event
American Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin was 18th-fastest in the women’s downhill at the 2022 Winter Olympics, the first time she competed in the…
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Norway cruises to win in men’s curling after ROC mistakes
Two big ends helped Norway get a 12-5 win over the ROC in nine…
Continue ReadingSu joins Gu with Olympic big air gold for host China
By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Su Yiming gave host China its second gold medal at Big Air Shougang to match Eileen Gu with a…
Continue ReadingActivist jailed by Egypt sees wider struggle for rights
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Ramy Shaath is an outspoken opponent of Arab dictatorships and Israeli rule over the…
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Su Yiming busts out floaty, stylish 360 big air victory run
With the gold medal already locked up, China’s Su Yiming opted to forgo a 1980 attempt and instead whipped up a classic, slow-rotating 360 on his…
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Roisland vaults to big air silver with massive backside 16
Sitting in fifth with only the leader to finish, Norwegian Mons Roisland went huge on a backside 1620 melon grab – soaring 28 feet above the table…
Continue ReadingSkinner’s first shutout leads Oilers past Sharks 3-0
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Stuart Skinner made 20 saves in his first career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San…
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Corinne Suter wins downhill, 4th Swiss Alpine gold of Games
Swiss skier Corinne Suter became her nation’s fourth Olympic champion in Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Games, beating out the Italian duo of Sofia…
Continue ReadingAustralia urges China to denounce Russia over Ukraine
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged China to denounce Russian threats against Ukraine. Morrison on…
Continue Reading`I felt guilty’: Neighbors recall Arbery’s killing in court
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Neighbors of the three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery testified at the…
Continue ReadingTory Burch mixes daywear and sportswear for luxury line
By BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Designer Tory Burch says she’s noticed women don’t want to have rules about what they can…
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