Closing ceremony lacks block-party atmosphere
SOCHI, Russia — The closing ceremony was intended to celebrate the new face of Russia. And after a month of intense scrutiny over human rights violations, stray dogs, unfinished hotels...
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At the end, Sochi and Russian people are winners
You weren't ready for us, Sochi. A week before the Games officially opened, you still were building, planting, installing, painting and paving. When the events started, you couldn't fill the...
At the end, Sochi and Russian people are winners
You weren't ready for us, Sochi. A week before the Games officially opened, you still were building, planting, installing, painting and paving. When the events started, you couldn't fill the...
Holcomb, U.S. bobsledders fourth at halfway point
SOCHI, Russia — U.S. bobsled pilot Steven Holcomb planned to sleep well Saturday night, but he wouldn't say the same for his German competitors. Holcomb's four-man crew sits in fourth...
Locals and Olympians bond over saving dogs
BARANOVKA, Russia — Nestled into a hill overlooking the Black Sea, the PovoDog shelter provides sanctuary to more than 120 strays who were lucky enough to escape the life-threatening streets...
Steven Holcomb’s calf holds key to U.S. chances in four-man bobsled
SOCHI, Russia — It all comes down to Steven Holcomb's calf. The U.S. hopes to make history in the four-man bobsled this weekend, but it needs Holcomb's left leg fully...
U.S. bobsled pilot Holcomb trains while nursing calf injury
SOCHI, Russia – Nursing a calf strain, U.S. pilot Steven Holcomb returned to the bobsled track Wednesday morning to take training runs with his four-man crew in advance of this...
Postcard from Sochi: Troubles bring out best in Olympic athletes
SOCHI, Russia — The Brazilian bobsled looked like a ping-pong ball as it ricocheted around the track during practice. It was one of those crashes in which everyone holds their...
Katie Eberling living in Olympic alternate limbo
SOCHI, Russia — Wearing a dark warm-up suit with "USA" emblazoned on the back, Katie Eberling helps carry the 400-pound bobsled to the starting line and places it down on...
Russian flag-bearer leads two-man bobsled
SOCHI, Russia -- In sliding sports, few forces are as powerful as home-track advantage. The U.S. benefited from it in Salt Lake City. The Canadians enjoyed it four years ago...