Shiffrin eyes fourth overall World Cup crown as race for title heats up in Are, Sweden
Mikaela Shiffrin is one step closer to claiming her fourth overall World Cup title.
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Daniil Medvedev: Russian wants to continue 'promoting his sport'
Russia's world number one Daniil Medvedev says he wants to continue promoting his sport, but is not sure if he will be allowed to play on.
Ukraine athletes appeal for peace with banner at Beijing Games
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Ukrainian athletes and officials made an appeal for peace at the Beijing Winter Paralympics on Thursday, unfurling a banner, observing a minute of silence and appealing for an end to the war triggered by Russia's invasion of their country.
Beijing Winter Paralympics: Slushy Snow And T-Shirts As Spring Approaches
Cross-country skiers ploughed through slushy snow wearing T-shirts on day five of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Wednesday as spring-like weather pushed temperatures well above freezing. The warm spell caught some athletes off guard on the largely man-made snow at the Zhangjiakou cross-country event where six gold medals were up for grabs. Competitors in the Olympics last month had battled blizzard conditions and a brutal wind chill, with some events postponed because of the weather. This time it was the opposite problem. Cross-country skier Birgit Skarstein, who competes in the women's sitting category, likened the weather to July back home in Norway as temperatures in nearby Zhangjiakou city nudged a balmy 17 degrees Celsius (63 Fahrenheit).
Paralympic chief left waiting after Beijing censored anti-war speech
ZHANGJIAKOU: The International Paralympic Committee president said Thursday (Mar 10) he is still waiting for China's state broadcaster to explain the apparent censorship of his forceful anti-war speech at the opening of the Beijing Winter Games, nearly a week on.
Canada's wheelchair curling team clinches semifinal spot with win over Norway
Canada's wheelchair curling team has clinched a semifinal berth at the Beijing Paralympics by defeating Norway 7-6 with a clutch final throw on Thursday in China.
UFC Fight Night UK and US time: When does Thiago Santos vs Magomed Ankalaev start this weekend?
Ukrainian Tennis Pro Sergiy Stakhovsky calls for no-fly zone as he joins fight against Russia
Canada's Para hockey team focused on semis ahead of potential gold-medal rematch vs. U.S.
Canada's Para ice hockey team waited four years for a Paralympic rematch against the U.S.