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Figure Skating
Battle of the Blades partners Craig Simpson, Jamie Sale marry in California
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Former “Battle of the Blades” winners Craig Simpson and Jamie Sale have tied the knot.
Judge denies request by skater Kerrigan’s brother to return to jail to finish assault sentence
WOBURN, Mass. – A Massachusetts judge on Wednesday denied a request by ice skater Nancy Kerrigan’s brother to return to prison to serve the last four months of an assault sentence rather than comply with the conditions of his probation.
Chan embarks on season with new coach and choreographers, two new programs
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Patrick Chan felt an edit was in order in his quest for Olympic Games gold.
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games awarded to Newfoundland in 2016
CORNER BROOK, N.L. – The Special Olympics Canada Winter Games will be held in Newfoundland in 2016.
Barbara Ann Scott, only Canadian to win women’s Olympic gold, dead at age 84
She was Canada’s Sweetheart.
Olympic venues safest for athletes and broadcasters in Russia, says CBC boss
TORONTO – CBC says it’s well-prepared to face the ongoing terrorist threats that hang over the upcoming Olympic Winter Games, noting its coverage plans include detailed scenarios for any sort of problem the broadcaster could encounter.
Kaetlyn Osmond poised to make Olympic debut after months of obstacles
OTTAWA – Two injuries have derailed most of Kaetlyn Osmond’s rookie Olympic season, but she and her coach have managed to find a silver lining.
Patrick Chan is a different person from the “puppy” at the Vancouver Olympics
OTTAWA – Patrick Chan said he was like a “puppy in puppy daycare” at the Vancouver Olympics four years ago, a wide-eyed teenager at his first party, where everyone was cool and everything was free.
Youth movement: Osmond, Daleman finish 1-2 at Canadian skating championships
OTTAWA – Kaetlyn Osmond won her second consecutive women’s singles title at the Canadian figure skating championships Saturday, and officially secured her spot in the Sochi Olympics.
Sochi still scrambling to sell tickets for Olympics amid signs spectators staying away
LONDON – What if they held an Olympics and nobody came?
Vonn is out for NBC’s Olympic broadcast team in Sochi, although she may have a stateside role
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Lindsey Vonn won’t be at the Sochi Olympics to ski, and she won’t be there working for NBC, either.
Canada can ‘maintain the gain’ in Sochi, but winning overall medal race tough
CALGARY – The goal is the same, but it will be harder to achieve without the advantage of home ice and snow.
Sarah Burke, Sandra Schmirler, Barbara Ann Scott to be honoured with stamps
OTTAWA – With the Sochi Olympics just a few days away, Canada Post is launching commemorative stamps honouring freestyle skier Sarah Burke, curler Sandra Schmirler and figure skater Barbara Ann Scott.
Russian president makes first step on Winter Olympics stage, visits snow leopard preserve
SOCHI, Russia – Vladimir Putin, rugged outdoorsman and tough-guy Russian president, promoted a cuddly image Tuesday as his Olympics drew near.
Canada’s Chan diplomatic about presence of Russian star Evgeni Plushenko
SOCHI, Russia – Evgeni Plushenko kept a close eye on Patrick Chan as he went through his long program at practice Wednesday, a start to an anticipated showdown between the past and the present of men’s figure skating’s finest.
Canada should aim for lofty goals at Olympics, says COC president
SOCHI, Russia – Canada’s athletes are in Sochi to compete and win says the president of the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Steady medal pace expected in Sochi instead of last-minute stampede of 2010
SOCHI, Russia – Canada was a second-half team at the 2010 Winter Olympics. The medal intake in Sochi is forecasted to happen at a more measured pace.
Patrick Chan puts Canada into third in inaugural Olympic team event
SOCHI, Russia – Canada’s Patrick Chan finished third in the men’s short program Thursday to kick off the inaugural Olympic figure skating team event.
For most NHL players, Olympic break is family time and much-needed rest
WINNIPEG – The Sochi Olympics offer an opportunity to shine for a select few NHL players but, for the majority, it’s a chance to recharge their batteries and spend quality time with family.
Canada off to quick start in Sochi medal race with McMorris snowboard bronze
SOCHI, Russia – Mark McMorris got Canada off to a quick start at the Sochi Olympics on Saturday.
Virtue and Moir finish 2nd in short dance, Canada gains on Russia in team event
SOCHI, Russia – Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir finished second in the short dance as Canada moved within a point of Russia for top spot in the team figure skating event at the Sochi Olympics.
Talked-about events at NY Fashion Week: streaker & Alexander Wang show in Brooklyn Navy Yard
One of the most talked-about events of the week was Alexander Wang’s show scheduled Saturday night in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It’s an interesting venue but one that’s not familiar to most New Yorkers.
Olympic viewing: More than 31 million for opening ceremony
Highlights from coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympics:
Reynolds ensures Canada will get at least silver in team figure skating
SOCHI, Russia – Kevin Reynolds did an admirable job filling in for Patrick Chan and ensured Canada will earn at least a silver medal in the figure skating team competition.