Olympics
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BC-OLY--Olympic-Video Coverage,ADVISORY
Jan 24, 2018 6:00 am - On Monday, Jan. 22, AP Sports began running its series of video profiles called "The Olympians." Each video tells the unique story of an athlete who will be competing at...
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Norge kicks off 113th tourney under Olympic limelightJan 23, 2018 10:00 pm - Story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Kevin Bickner. Snow machines are working on full blast this week making powder for the weekend's 113th No...
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Snowboarder McMorris healed after crash nearly ended career
Jan 23, 2018 6:00 am - Unable to speak, snowboarder Mark McMorris grabbed a pen and paper as he recovered in a hospital bed after he crashed into a tree. His jaw was broken , along with his ar...
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Norwegian curlers bringing crazy pants back to Olympics
Jan 23, 2018 6:00 am - Just in case the sweeping and the shouting and the chess-like strategy isn't enough to draw in the fans at the Olympics, the Norwegian curling team is again calling on i...
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Russia says Ahn among top athletes barred from Olympics
Jan 23, 2018 6:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - Several of Russia's top medal hopes for next month's Olympics, including six-time short-track speedskating gold medalist Viktor Ahn, have been barred from ...
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Arielle Gold, Chase Josey earn final US halfpipe spots
Jan 23, 2018 6:00 am - PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - Arielle Gold was named to the U.S. Olympic halfpipe team and will get a chance to compete at the Pyeongchang Games four years after separating her...
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Austrian cities Graz, Schladming consider 2026 Olympics bid
Jan 23, 2018 6:00 am - SCHALDMING, Austria (AP) - Two cities in the Austrian province of Styria are exploring the possibility of hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, three months after a potentia...
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AP Interview: Shiffrin opens up on struggles in recent races
Jan 23, 2018 6:00 am - SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) - Mikaela Shiffrin doesn't need to look at social media to see what people are saying about her. After failing to finish two straight ...
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Big brother Granato prepared for role as US Olympic coach
Jan 23, 2018 6:00 am - Growing up as the oldest of six children, Tony Granato always seemed to be in charge. If that meant telling brothers Don and Robby to help their younger siblings put on ...
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Norge ski jumpers could claim three Olympic spotsJan 23, 2018 12:00 am - The slopes of Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove served as the launchpad for three suburban Olympic hopefuls who likely have earned a spot on Team USA's ski jump team, cl...