Figure skating-Malinin, Glenn to compete for US in team finale
MILAN, Feb 8 : American big guns Ilia Malinin and Amber Glenn will compete in the free skate for the U.S. on Sunday to conclude the Olympic team event at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
Ice hockey-'Golden goal' hero Crosby named Canada captain
MILAN, Feb 8 : Two-time gold medallist Sidney Crosby will serve as captain of the Canadian men's Olympic ice hockey team at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, Hockey Canada announced on Sunday.
Olympic-Biathlon-Simon's mental strength delivers glorious French relay gold
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 8 : Favourites France delivered an expected gold medal in the first biathlon event of the Milano Cortina Games, leaning on the instincts of anchorwoman Julia Simon whose imperious final leg secured them a perfect start to the competition.
Alpine skiing-Cortina smiles on Johnson after previous pain
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 : Cortina d'Ampezzo's Olimpia della Tofane piste wrecked Breezy Johnson's Olympic downhill hopes four years ago but made amends on Sunday, even if the gold medal came apart minutes after being hung round her neck.
Alpine Skiing-Odermatt gets fresh shot at gold in combined event
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 8 - Alpine skiing great Marco Odermatt, left empty‑handed in the Olympic downhill, has another chance to chase gold after he was paired with reigning slalom world champion Loïc Meillard for Monday's team combined race, according to the Swiss national skiing federation.
Patrick Reed wins Qatar Masters, will move into top 20 in rankings - ESPN
DOHA, Qatar — Patrick Reed capped off his remarkable month in the Middle East by winning the Qatar Masters on Sunday, his second European tour victory in three weeks that all but assures the former Masters champion will have a full PGA Tour card in 2027.
Bettors backing Seahawks over Patriots in Super Bowl - ESPN
The betting public, which hasn't fared well on the Super Bowl over the years, is siding heavily with the favored Seattle Seahawks and its offensive playmakers in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Russian figure skater changes Olympic music over copyright - ESPN
MILAN — Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik has been forced to change his short program music two days before the men's program at the Milan Cortina Olympics after joining a growing list of figure skaters dealing with copyright issues.