Norwegian skiier who served doping ban wins first gold medal of the Winter Olympics in Beijing
Therese Johaug, the Norwegian cross-country skier who served an 18-month doping ban, has won the first gold medal of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Winter Olympics: IOC defends use of Uyghur athlete in opening ceremony
The International Olympic Committee has defended having an Uyghur athlete light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
Winter Olympics: Bruce Mouat credits his 'magic hat' as he and Jenn Dodds move a step closer to mixed doubles curling medal in Beijing
The Edinburgh duo emerged from the Ice Cube with a fourth round robin victory and found their best form in a dominant display against the Olympic debutants.
Beijing Winter Olympics: Australia's Matt Graham misses out on men's moguls final as Brodie Summers and Cooper Woods advance
Pyeongchang silver medallist Matt Graham has missed out on the finals of the men's moguls competition at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, after the Australian was unable to produce in the vital second qualifying run.
IOC plays down 'overzealous' Chinese security guard who shoved Dutch reporter at Beijing Winter Olympics
An incident involving a Dutch reporter in the middle of a live broadcast who was dragged away by Chinese security officials at the Winter Olympics was an isolated event, according to the International Olympic Committee.
Saudi owners’ ‘lofty ambitions’ for Newcastle United depend on Premier League survival, says Eddie Howe
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed Newcastle United’s Saudi-based owners have “huge ambitions” for the Magpies in the long term.
IOC defends torch bearer choice amid concerns over China’s treatment of Uyghurs
A skier born in Xinjiang, one of the two final torch bearers at the Olympics opening ceremony, was not picked because of where she comes from according to the IOC.
US snowboarder Shaun White to retire after the Beijing Winter Olympics
American snowboarder Shaun White, who became the face of the sport by winning three gold medals, said on Saturday the Beijing Olympics would be his last snowboarding competition and that he would retire from all contests.