Maddie Mastro looks to push halfpipe progression on behalf of all women riders
When Maddie Mastro drops into the Olympic halfpipe for the second time for Team USA, she’s clear on what she’s looking to prove in her…
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Peng Shuai saga hews to familiar script in China
By SARAH DiLORENZO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The drama surrounding Peng Shuai is following a familiar script: Someone who has run afoul of…
Continue ReadingPeng Shuai saga hews to familiar script in China
By SARAH DiLORENZO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The drama surrounding Peng Shuai is following a familiar script: Someone who has run afoul of…
Continue ReadingBubble life: China takes COVID sports routine to new extreme
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Officially, the Beijing Olympics are taking place inside what organizers are calling “the…
Continue ReadingIran nuclear talks to resume in Vienna on Tuesday
BERLIN (AP) — Talks to revive Iran’s tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers are to resume on Tuesday after breaking off for a bit over a…
Continue ReadingIran nuclear talks to resume in Vienna on Tuesday
BERLIN (AP) — Talks to revive Iran’s tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers are to resume on Tuesday after breaking off for a bit over a…
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Norway takes victory over Switzerland in mixed curling
At the end of the round robin for mixed doubles curling, Norway defeats Switzerland in a tight…
Continue ReadingChinese tennis star Peng Shuai meets Olympic officials in Beijing
CNN By Simone McCarthy and Hannah Ritchie, CNN Olympic officials met with Chinese tennis superstar Peng Shuai over dinner on Saturday, the…
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Ireen Wuest sets Olympic record to win sixth-career gold
Dutch speed skater Ireen Wuest set the Olympic record in the women’s 1500m race to win her sixth-career Olympic gold medal. She has won a gold medal…
Continue ReadingPapua New Guinea PM tests positive for COVID-19 in Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — Papua New Guinea’s prime minister tested positive for COVID-19 when he arrived in Beijing last week to attend the opening ceremony…
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Best of Day 3: Kauf, Chock, Bates among U.S. top performers
Look back on all the best action from Day 3 of the Winter Olympics, where Jaelin Kauf took home silver in moguls, Madison Chock and Evan Bates…
Continue ReadingMiserable day on slopes for American stars Shiffrin, Gerard
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — It was a miserable day on the mountains outside of Beijing for American stars Mikaela Shiffrin and…
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Czech Republic mixed curling team makes a comeback win
After a promising lead by the Chinese mixed doubles curling team, the Czech Republic comes from behind to take the…
Continue ReadingRussia accelerates movement of military hardware towards Ukraine, satellite images show
By Gianluca Mezzofiore and Tim Lister, CNN New satellite imagery obtained by CNN shows that a large base which held Russian tanks, artillery and…
Continue ReadingUS skating star Chen, Japanese rival Hanyu set for showdown
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Nathan Chen had enough pressure on him heading into the men’s program at the Beijing…
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Ireen Wuest sets Olympic record in women’s 1500m, wins sixth-career gold medal
Dutch speed skater Ireen Wuest wins her sixth-career Winter Olympic gold medal in the women’s 1500 by setting an Olympic…
Continue ReadingEl CEO de Spotify condena el uso de insultos raciales por parte de Joe Rogan, pero dice que la compañía no lo ‘silenciará’
olivertapia (CNN Business) — Daniel Ek, CEO de Spotify, se refirió al uso anterior de insultos raciales por parte de Joe Rogan el domingo por…
Continue ReadingGolden Wüst: Dutch star makes history with 6th Olympic title
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Ireen Wüst skated into the record books at the Beijing Games by becoming the first athlete to…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup doubts see UK-Ireland drop 2030 bid, target Euros
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer Doubts and disputes over FIFA’s push for biennial World Cups have contributed to Britain and Ireland dropping…
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Sweden’s Sara Hector holds on for giant slalom gold
Swedish Alpine skier Sara Hector made no mistakes over two stellar runs to win the women’s giant slalom at the 2022 Winter…
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