Valieva case boosts drive to raise age limit at Olympics
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was allowed to skate at the Olympics in the short program…
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After dip in Beijing, Olympians ask: What about Africa?
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — African representation has shriveled at the Winter Olympics. A record eight African nations,…
Continue Reading US Olympic speedskating coach back on ice after heart attack
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Ryan Shimabukuro still has that deep passion for speedskating. In a way, he remains the starry…
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News 11 Sports: Playoff stunners
Both the San Luis Sidewinders and Calexico Bulldogs took stunning losses, eliminating both programs from playoff…
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Bulldogs fall
Calexico would fall in penalty kick round; taking the 4-1…
Continue Reading Slovakia stuns US, Americans and Canadians out of Olympics
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — The United States is out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in stunning fashion…
Continue Reading Shiffrin fastest in training ahead of Olympic combined race
By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin geared up for the Olympic Alpine combined by setting the fastest time in a…
Continue Reading Valieva listed 2 legal oxygen boosters on Olympic forms
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva listed two legal substances used to improve heart…
Continue Reading Oilers beat Kings 5-2 to remain unbeaten under Woodcroft
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kailer Yamamoto scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:46 left and the Edmonton Oilers remained…
Continue Reading Baker lifts Nevada past San Jose St. 81-72
RENO, Nev. — Will Baker scored 23 points as Nevada defeated San Jose State 81-72. Grant Sherfield added 21 points for the Wolf Pack. Omari Moore…
Continue Reading Stars end Avalanche’s 19-game point streak with 4-1 win
DENVER (AP) — Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists, Jake Oettinger made 46 saves and the Dallas Stars ended Colorado’s 19-game point streak…
Continue Reading ATHLETES ON: Best things they’ve eaten in the Olympic bubble
By KELVIN CHAN, CANDICE CHOI and AARON MORRISON Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Avocado ice cream and boiling hot pots are some of the best foods…
Continue Reading Toffoli scores in Calgary debut, Flames beat Columbus 6-2
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Tyler Toffoli scored in his debut with Calgary, and the Flames won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the…
Continue Reading Russian skating dominance less about drugs, more about math
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The dominance of Russian women in Olympic figure skating has less to do with performance-enhancing…
Continue Reading Bobsledding’s Meyers Taylor may retire after Olympics
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — She has raced on at least 15 different bobsled tracks in 11 countries. She’s had no fewer than 41…
Continue Reading This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China
By DAKE KANG and SAM McNEIL Associated Press GARZE COUNTY, China (AP) — Ahead of the Beijing summer Olympics 14 years ago, Tibet was on fire.…
Continue Reading This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China
By DAKE KANG and SAM McNEIL Associated Press GARZE COUNTY, China (AP) — Ahead of the Beijing summer Olympics 14 years ago, Tibet was on fire.…
Continue Reading Davis scores 14 to carry UC Irvine past UC San Diego 56-50
SAN DIEGO — DJ Davis had 14 points off the bench to lead UC Irvine to a 56-50 win over UC San Diego. Toni Rocak led the Tritons with 20 points and…
Continue Reading Suns get 6th straight victory, beating Clippers 103-96
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 26 points, Chris Paul added 17 points and 14 assists, and the All-Star duo led…
Continue Reading Bradley carries San Diego St. past Utah St. 75-56
SAN DIEGO — Matt Bradley had 22 points as San Diego State defeated Utah State 75-56. Justin Bean led the Aggies with 18 points and eight…
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