No dream Winter Olympics debut for Singapore alpine skier Faiz Basha after fall in giant slalom
SINGAPORE: Singapore alpine skier Faiz Basha registered a DNF (did not finish) on his Winter Olympics debut on Saturday (Feb 14).
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Alpine skiing-Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen makes history with giant slalom gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made South American sporting history as his samba skiing propelled him to a stunning Olympic giant slalom gold in a driving blizzard on Saturday.
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BORMIO, Italy — Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America's first medal at a Winter Games.
Games chief happy at halfway mark despite rocky preparations
MILAN, Feb 14 : The Milano Cortina Olympics reached the halfway mark on Saturday, having avoided any major crisis so far, leaving organisers enjoying strong ticket sales and increased viewership despite rocky years of preparation to get the Games ready.
Alpine skiing-Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen on course for historic gold in giant slalom
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen brought a dream gold medal within reach as he outclassed the opposition in the first leg of the men's giant slalom on Saturday to give himself a huge lead.
Ice hockey-Swiss Fiala out for tournament, federation says
MILAN, Feb 14 - Switzerland forward Kevin Fiala is out of the Olympic tournament with a lower leg injury after being taken off on a stretcher during Friday's game against Canada, his country's ice hockey federation said.
McDavid, Crosby, Mackinnon power Canadian men to 5-1 win over Switzerland
Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists each as Canada stayed perfect in men's hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics with a 5-1 victory over Switzerland on Friday.
Africa Cup of Nations finals could be increased to 28 teams, says CAF
DAR ES SALAAM, Feb 13 : The number of teams playing at Africa Cup of Nations finals could be increased to 28, Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe said on Friday while reaffirming the tournament would take place every four years in future.