Speed skating-Rival countries chip away at Dutch dominance
BEIJING : Rival countries chipped away at the Netherlands' domination of speed skating, diversifying the medal tally at the Beijing Olympics in comparison to previous Winter Games.
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Ski-jumping-Suit disqualifications leave dark cloud
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Ski jumping's gold medals were spread around the sport's superpowers but the big talking point of the Olympic programme was the slew of "suit violation" disqualifications that turned the inaugural mixed team event into something of a farce.
Snowboarding-Sun sets on White as new era begins
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Shaun White, whose name and achievements have long loomed large over the sport of snowboarding, said his farewells at the Beijing Winter Games.
Figure skating-Doping drama, 'Ice Prince' mania dominate gripping Games
BEIJING : A teen doping scandal, "Ice Prince" mania, and a home gold to cap it all: the Beijing Games will go down as one of the most memorable figure skating events in Olympic history after 16 days of turmoil and twists.
Fourth time’s the charm – Eve Muirhead claims Beijing gold to live Olympic dream
Eve Muirhead claimed the Olympic title at the fourth time of asking after steering Great Britain to an emphatic 10-3 win over Japan in Beijing.
Eve Muirhead savours ‘moment I dreamed of’ Olympic gold medal after long wait
Eve Muirhead required no extra ends nor ‘Stone of Destiny’ dramas as she fulfilled an overdue ambition by sweeping Great Britain’s women’s curling team to Olympic gold at the Ice Cube in Beijing on Sunday.
'I think Celtic fans...' - Journalist now drops off-field claim on Reo Hatate before Dundee
Journalist Pete O’Rourke doesn’t think Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate will be in any rush to leave the club, GiveMeSport report.