Olympics-Curling-With pressure off, US men's team relishing title defence
By Joseph Campbell and Hritika Sharma
Peter Rutherford Sport News
Snowboard-Gusts of bone-chilling wind makes for 'gnarly' runs, boarders say
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Gusts of bone-chilling wind and hard, man-made snow have made it tough for athletes at the Beijing Olympics, with even veteran snowboarders complaining about the conditions on Saturday.
Curling-With pressure off, US men's team relishing title defence
BEIJING : The United States are among the men's curling medal favourites at the Beijing Games but skip John Shuster says their stunning triumph in Pyeongchang four years ago means they are feeling less pressure in the quest to defend their Olympic title.
Curling-Swedes beat Swiss, Australia still winless in mixed doubles
BEIJING : Sweden boosted their chances of advancing to the curling mixed doubles semi-finals with a 6-1 victory over Switzerland at the Beijing Winter Games on Saturday, while Norway remained in the hunt after an entertaining win over Australia.
Alpine skiing-Men's downhill training cancelled after high winds
YANQING, China :High winds led to the final men's downhill training run at the Beijing Olympics being cancelled on Saturday after just three runners completed the course.
Snowboarding-Australia's James looking forward to 'good battle' with Hirano
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Australia's Scotty James said on Saturday he is looking forward to a "good battle" with Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano in the Beijing Games halfpipe and that he will be sad to see three-time gold medallist Shaun White retire from the Olympic stage.
Torch relay begins final stretch ahead of Winter Games opening ceremony
BEIJING : The Olympic torch relay began its final stretch on Friday through former imperial gardens in northwest Beijing, with Chinese Olympic medallist Ding Ning among those carrying the flame along a route shortened to three days because of COVID-19.