As the Quad God fell to earth, Norwegian cross-country skier ascended to greatness
Veteran sportswriter Richard Deitsch takes an international view of the Olympics.
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Biathlon-Norway's Sjaastad Christiansen channels ski king Klaebo to snatch biathlon sprint silver
ANTERSELVA, ITALY, Feb 13 : Norwegian biathlete Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen took inspiration from his compatriot, cross-country ski king Johannes Klaebo, in Friday's men's 10km biathlon sprint with a lung-bursting drive up the final hill and across the finish line to secure the Olympic silver medal.
Biathlon-Laegreid and Jacquelin in war of words after tight finish in biathlon sprint
ANTERSELVA, ITALY, Feb 13 : Days after admitting to cheating on his ex-girlfriend in a post-race interview, Norway's Sturla Holm Laegreid found himself in hot water again on Friday following his bronze-medal win in the men's sprint when fourth-placed Emilien Jacquelin took exception to his comments after the race.
Caught red-handed! NASCAR busts Gragson for sticking hand out window during Daytona 500 qualifying
Noah Gragson was caught red-handed by NASCAR.
Speed skating-Czech 'Golden Boy' Jilek lives up to mentor's expectations
MILAN, Feb 13 : Olympic speed skating 10,000 metres gold medallist Metodej Jilek may be only 19 but the Czech sensation never doubted he could win the title at Milano Cortina and nor did his mentor, compatriot and three-times champion Martina Sablikova.
Alpine skiing-Girardelli hails showman Pinheiro Braathen as great for the sport
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 13 : Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has made it his mission to spread Alpine skiing well beyond its Teutonic heartland and former world champion Marc Girardelli believes the 25-year-old showman is exactly what the sport needs.
Wreck forces Byron into backup car for Daytona 500 three-peat bid - ESPN
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — William Byron will try to drive his way into NASCAR history Sunday when he attempts to become the first winner of three consecutive Daytona 500s.
Speed skating-Czech teenager Jilek outclasses strong field to take 10,000m gold
MILAN, Feb 13 : Czech teenager Metodej Jilek produced the race of his life to beat a powerful field and seize 10,000 metres gold on Friday, delivering the Czech Republic their first speed skating title of these Winter Olympics.