He molds the snow to launch Olympic hopefuls
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — The snowcat lurches up a steep incline, all 9 tons of diesel machinery bucking and jolting under the strain. "Snow's hard tonight," the driver says. TJ...
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Security in Sochi merits ‘high degree of concern’
In a few days, Dan Richards will hit the ground in Sochi, Russia to begin final preparations for the Winter Olympics. As head of a Boston-based crisis management and response...
U.S. military offers to help with security in Sochi
The U.S. has offered military assets to bolster security at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The announcement comes just after it was learned that American warships and transport planes will be...
U.S. Olympic hopefuls use crowdfunding to cover expenses
Her shoes are made special, with scores of tiny spikes to grip the ice, and they never seem to last long enough. The steel runners for her sled cost more...
For some countries, leaving London feeling empty
LONDON — The age-old rivalry between Australia and Britain has provided one of the more entertaining subplots at the 2012 London Olympics. Before the competition began, Australian diver Matthew Mitcham...
For shooter, 8.5 is wonderful score
LONDON — It took a moment to get the baby to stop kicking. It took a few deep breaths and a few calming words. Telling her unborn daughter to settle...
Brits hope to make a grand stand on home turf
LONDON — It might have sounded like sour grapes. The Australians were miffed about falling behind Britain in the medal count at the 2008 Summer Olympics. They grumbled that British...
Weather likely to play role in determining winners
— Bernard Lagat had the perfect trip in mind this summer. He knew of a town in southern Germany where the weather would be just right. "Cold," he said. "Even...
Lagat not slowing down at 37
Time means everything to a runner. Every step equals another second ticking away, every race another chance to beat the clock. And every season can rob a bit more spring...
No snow? No problem for British alpine skier
Cheap airline tickets and loads of carpet. That's what it takes to become an alpine skier when you live on an island with no mountains. Chemmy Alcott of Britain has...