Olympic gold winner dismisses athletes' negative comments on representing US: 'I think we're the best country'
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Brazil's Olympic skiing champion Pinheiro Braathen wins season-opening giant slalom
The Brazilian skier who earned South America its first medal at the Winter Olympics remains unbeatable in giant slalom. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the season-opener on the Rettenbach glacier on Sunday to extend his winning streak in the discipline to four races, a streak that began with his gold at last season's Milano Cortina Games.
Devils acquire 3-time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck from Jets - ESPN
The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets, the teams announced Friday.
Short-track season is here, and Canada is short its best skater
The international short-track speed skating season launches this week with the World Tour opener in Vancouver, followed by a meet in Montreal next week. The seven-stop tour also includes visits to South Korea, China, Poland and the Netherlands, all leading up to the world championships in Seoul in March.
2-time Olympic ski champ Svindal answers Norway's call to help coach national team
Norwegian skiing great Aksel Lund Svindal has joined the coaching staff of the national team.
Dispersed Games to become increasingly common, says USOPC CEO Hirshland
NEW YORK, Oct 15 : Geographically dispersed Games are well on their way to becoming the norm, USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland said on Thursday, as the growing scale of the Olympics complicates infrastructure plans for hosts.
Alpine skiing-Fresh injury blow for Kilde as Norwegian skier ruptures Achilles
Oct 15 : Norwegian alpine skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has ruptured his Achilles tendon in a crash during downhill training in Chile, the Norwegian Ski Federation said on Thursday.
Ice hockey-Italian clubs condemn fans' violence as rivalry returns
Oct 12 : Milano Hockey Club and HC Bolzano Foxes have condemned a clash between their supporters after the sides met at the newly-opened Fiera Ice Arena in Milan.
Dylan Larkin to debut for Red Wings despite demanding trade - ESPN
Center Dylan Larkin is expected to make his season debut for the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night after his contentious trade request went public in June.