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John Shuster reveals flagbearer pick to family’s surprise

February 4, 2022 8:15 pm NBC Olympics

John Shuster’s son Luke couldn’t wait to tell his third grade class that Dad would carry the American flag at the Winter Olympics Opening…

Shuster and Bowe lead Team USA in the Parade of Nations

February 4, 2022 8:14 pm NBC Olympics

The United States of America enters the 2022 Winter Olympics during the Parade of Nations, led by curler John Shuster and speed skater Brittany…

Snowflake sculpture unites nations of the Winter Olympics

February 4, 2022 8:12 pm NBC Olympics

The Olympic cauldron emerged at the Opening Ceremony as a massive snowflake sculpture, composed of nearly 200 smaller snowflakes each representing a…

Olympic rings revealed during laser show at Opening Ceremony

February 4, 2022 8:10 pm NBC Olympics

A computer-generated ice block, composed from laser technology, ‘melted’ away to reveal the Olympic rings at the 2022 Winter Games Opening…

Men’s downhill training run cancelled due to heavy winds

February 4, 2022 8:06 pm NBC Olympics

The last of three Alpine skiing men’s downhill training sessions was cancelled Saturday after high winds disrupted action at the Yanqing Alpine…

Collins has triumphant return, Spurs beat Rockets 131-104

February 4, 2022 8:03 pm The Associated Press

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs punctuated Zach Collins’ return from…

Niagara tops Manhattan 80-74 in OT

February 4, 2022 8:01 pm The Associated Press

NIAGARA, N.Y. — Marcus Hammond and Noah Thomasson scored 20 points apiece as Niagara topped Manhattan 80-74 in overtime on Friday night, overcomine…

Junior Joseph scores 17 to carry Iona past Canisius 70-62

February 4, 2022 7:50 pm The Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Nelly Junior Joseph registered 17 points and four blocks as Iona won its eighth consecutive game, beating Canisius 70-62. Armon…

Siakam matches season high with 33 points, Raptors top Hawks

February 4, 2022 7:44 pm The Associated Press

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam matched his season high with 33 points, Fred VanVleet had 26 points and 11 assists…

Cleveland St. beats Green Bay 85-69

February 4, 2022 7:40 pm The Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Cleveland State tallied a season-best 24 assists and topped Green Bay 85-69. Torrey Patton led the Vikings with five assists. Nate…

Faulkner carries N. Kentucky over Oakland 87-78 in OT

February 4, 2022 7:40 pm The Associated Press

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Trevon Faulkner had 26 points as Northern Kentucky defeated Oakland 87-78 in overtime. Sam Vinson added 20 points for the…

Manon scores 22 to lift Cornell past Princeton 88-83

February 4, 2022 7:40 pm The Associated Press

ITHACA, N.Y. — Chris Manon had a season-high 22 points as Cornell stretched its home winning streak to eight games, narrowly defeating Princeton…

Biathlete Johannes Thingnes Boe takes a shot on target

Johannes Thingnes Boe looks for 20km two peat

February 4, 2022 7:30 pm NBC Olympics

Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Boe, a Biathlon powerhouse and became one of the top athletes in the world, enters the 2022 Winter Olympics with hopes of…

Love hits late FTs, Cavs edge Hornets 102-101 in wild finish

February 4, 2022 7:23 pm The Associated Press

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Love made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on…

Norway takes the win vs Australia in mixed doubles curling

February 4, 2022 7:22 pm NBC Olympics

Norway puts up 10 stones against Australia to win in session 7 of the mixed doubles curling tournament at the 2022 Winter…

Pipkins lifts Purdue Fort Wayne past Milwaukee 70-60

February 4, 2022 7:21 pm The Associated Press

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Jalon Pipkins posted 15 points and seven rebounds as Purdue Fort Wayne beat Milwaukee 70-60. DeAndre Gholston led Milwaukee with…

Basile scores 29 to lead Wright St. past Detroit 90-59

February 4, 2022 7:20 pm The Associated Press

DAYTON, Ohio — Grant Basile had 29 points as Wright State rolled past Detroit 90-59. DJ Harvey led Detroit with a career-high 20…

Sakota scores 18 to carry Harvard past Brown 65-50

February 4, 2022 7:20 pm The Associated Press

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Luka Sakota had 18 points and six rebounds as Harvard topped Brown 65-50. Kino Lilly Jr. led Brown with 14…

Sweden rolls to win vs Switzerland in mixed doubles curling

February 4, 2022 7:19 pm NBC Olympics

Sweden forces Switzerland to concede in the 7th end with a 6-1 victory in mixed doubles curling round robin…

American skater Nathan Chen dazzles in his Olympic return

February 4, 2022 7:19 pm The Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Four years after a disappointing showing at the Pyeongchang Olympics, American Nathan Chen is…