PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — The U.S. racer Jessie Diggins finished fifth Saturday in the women’s skiathlon. That marked the best individual f…
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Bumps in her blood: Olympian’s family made for moguls
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — As a kid, Jaelin Kauf traveled the world, cheering on her mom and dad while they skied over moguls and colle…
Red Gerard hopes to emulate Sage Kotsenburg upset
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea – Red Gerard saw Sage Kotsenburg two weeks ago. The Olympics were not a heavy discussion topic. But Gerard will hop…
All eyes were on Yuna Kim as she lit the Olympic cauldron
Yuna Kim’s an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time world champion figure skater, but she still gets nervous, including at Friday’s opening c…
Kick Some Hiney, Biney: Father cheers on groundbreaking short tracker
Maame Biney’s biggest fan arrived too late to see her practice for her Olympic debut. Biney’s father, Kweku, slipped into a seat at the shor…
Marit Bjorgen makes Olympic history in PyeongChang
All Marit Bjorgen needed was one event. One race to make history. Bjorgen on Saturday became the most decorated female Winter Olympian by pi…
Sick speedskater Erin Jackson hopes for speedy recovery
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) _ Speed skater Erin Jackson is hoping for a speedy recovery after missing Friday’s opening ceremonies in Pyeon…
Coach knows his starter in net for US opener, he won’t tell
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Robb Stauber knows who will start in net when the Americans kick off their quest for Olympic gold. The U.S. co…
Canada, Norway and Red Gerard dominate slopestyle qualifying
The men’s snowboard slopestyle final is set up to be a clash of superpowers, as Canada and Norway — the two strongest countries in this even…
Takeaways from men’s downhill training
Alpine skiers had the opportunity to take three training runs over three days in men’s downhill, the sport’s fastest discipline. 2014 Olymp…