By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, DAVID McHUGH and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Fears are rising about what would happen to Europe’s energy supply if Russia were to invade Ukraine and then shut off its natural gas in retaliation for U.S. and European sanctions. The tensions show the risk of Europe’s reliance on Russia
Continue ReadingBy CATHY BUSSEWITZ, DAVID McHUGH and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Fears are rising about what would happen to Europe’s energy supply if Russia were to invade Ukraine and then shut off its natural gas in retaliation for U.S. and European sanctions. The tensions show the risk of Europe’s reliance on Russia
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United States short track speed skater Corinne Stoddard crashed into the padding and broke her nose during 500m heats.
Continue ReadingBy FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has set off for Washington to reassure Americans that his country stands alongside the United States and other NATO partners in opposing any Russian aggression against Ukraine. Scholz has said that Moscow would pay a “high price” in the event of an attack.
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It was a harrowing sight at the rink when a high-speed collision between Canada’s Vanessa James/Eric Radford and Italians Nicole Della Monica/Matteo Guarise stopped the pairs practice skate short.
Continue ReadingBy SARAH DiLORENZO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The Olympics are usually an opportunity for the host country to showcase its culture. That’s a challenge when the athletes, coaches and others traveling to this year’s Winter Games are entirely sequestered in a bubble so complete it even has its own intercity trains. This is all
Continue ReadingBy SARAH DiLORENZO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The Olympics are usually an opportunity for the host country to showcase its culture. That’s a challenge when the athletes, coaches and others traveling to this year’s Winter Games are entirely sequestered in a bubble so complete it even has its own intercity trains. This is all
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U.S. mogul skier Nick Page chatted with members of his family in Park City, Utah, not long after placing fifth at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN experts say North Korea is continuing to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from financial institutions and cryptocurrency firms and exchanges, illicit money that has become an important source of revenue for the government and its nuclear and missile programs. The experts quoted an
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State set off a wild late-night court storming, getting 24 points from Marreon Jackson and 16 from Jalen Graham to outlast No. 3 UCLA 87-84 in triple overtime. The Sun Devils built a 10-point lead with a 21-4 run spanning halftime, but couldn’t shake
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Kamila Valieva stood at the edge of the rink to get some last-second advice from her coach, Eteri Tutberidze, then took one deep breath and glided swiftly to the middle of the ice inside cavernous Capital Indoor Stadium. And proceeded to leave everyone else breathless. In
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Sarah Fillier, the youngest member of Team Canada, is dominating in her Winter Olympics debut and could be Canada’s next hockey great.
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Julia Marino claimed the first medal for the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics, throwing down the run of her life in the slopestyle final.
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — John Honderich, the former editor and publisher of the Toronto Star, has died. A Star spokesman said Honderich passed away in his Toronto home at the age of 75 on Saturday. The Canadian businessman was the publisher of the Star from 1994 to 2004. Honderich, whose father was the late Beland Honderich,
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — John Honderich, the former editor and publisher of the Toronto Star, has died. A Star spokesman said Honderich passed away in his Toronto home at the age of 75 on Saturday. The Canadian businessman was the publisher of the Star from 1994 to 2004. Honderich, whose father was the late Beland Honderich,
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — It has come up in conversations for four years. The Crash. USA Luge’s Emily Sweeney has had hundreds of them in her sliding career but there’s only one that people want to talk about. Such is what happens after somebody breaks their neck and their back
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES — Dawson Baker had a career-high 24 points as UC Irvine edged past Cal State Northridge 75-70. Elijah Hardy led the Matadors with 17 points.
Continue ReadingFULLERTON, Calif. — Damari Milstead had 17 points to lead five Cal State Fullerton players in double figures as the Titans extended their home win streak to eight games, getting past Cal State Bakersfield 75-61. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. added 15 points for the Titans. Tray Maddox Jr. chipped in 13, Jalen Harris scored 11 and
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Katie Uhlaender’s schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and NBCOlympics.com.
Continue ReadingMICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Harrison Barnes had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings held on and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-103 on Saturday night. Tyrese Haliburton added 13 points and a career-high 17 assists to help the Kings to their second win in three games following a
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