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Mutko says Russia’s Olympic athletes will be young, clean
MOSCOW – A new generation of young, talented and, above all, clean Russian athletes will…
The Latest: EU slaps sanctions on 17 more North Koreans
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The Latest on North Korea’s participation in the Pyeongchang Olympics…
North Korean girl band leader heads delegation to South
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The head of a hugely popular North Korean girl band…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
US marches for women’s rights slam Trump, encourage voting LOS ANGELES (AP) — Demonstrators from…
IOC says North Korea to have 22 athletes in 5 Olympic sports
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – A Korean unity deal for the Pyeongchang Olympics will bring 22 North…
Medals unlikely as 22 North Koreans head to Winter Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The 22 North Korean athletes now invited to compete at the Winter…
Virtue, Moir headline Canada’s veteran and No. 1-ranked figure skating team
VANCOUVER – The veterans of Canada’s figure skating team grew up together, and together at…
Chan wins record 10th Canadian title, Daleman wins gold on 20th birthday
VANCOUVER – Patrick Chan has accomplished what no other Canadian skater has, absolutely dominating his…
Virtue, Moir haven’t stopped pushing boundaries in their final season
VANCOUVER – Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are big believers in pushing boundaries. So when…
American singer on hand to watch Duhamel and Radford skate to her song
VANCOUVER – Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford’s skate to April Meservy’s cover of U2’s “With…
Daleman leads after short program a day after learning she has pneumonia
VANCOUVER – A month before the curtain closes on their outstanding career, Tessa Virtue and…
Curling minnow Brazil to face Glenn Howard in Americas Zone Challenge
The Brazilian curling team is aiming high in its effort to help grow the sport…
Daleman’s road to the Olympics included surgery, bullying and eating disorder
VANCOUVER – Gabrielle Daleman spent the summer convaslescing at her family’s cottage in Parry Sound,…
With the finish line in sight, Chan finds inspiration in change of scenery
VANCOUVER – Patrick Chan has found inspiration in the natural beauty of Canada’s west coast.…
Olympic-bound North Korean figure skaters trained in Canada
MONTREAL – The North Korean figure skaters who have been cleared to compete at the…
San Francisco auto burglar steals Olympic skater’s costumes
SAN FRANCISCO – A U.S. Olympic figure skater had two pricey costumes and her skates…
Virtue, Moir have revamped programs they hope will lift them to Olympic gold
VANCOUVER – Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir came out of retirement with one goal in…
Nagasu, Tennell, Chen earn US Olympic figure skating spots
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Bradie Tennell, Mirai Nagasu and Karen Chen, the top three finishers…
Reports: North Korea says likely to join Olympics in South
TOKYO – North Korea’s IOC representative on Saturday said his country is likely to compete…
A hairy shootout win for the Leafs as Thornton’s beard takes a beating in Toronto
TORONTO – Nazem Kadri was an assist short of a bizarre Gordie Howe hat trick…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump blasts Bannon over book, says ex-aide ‘lost his mind’ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald…
US Skating execs warn against potential OLY boycott
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Two executives for U.S. Figure Skating warned against any potential boycott…
Top stories of 2017
Some top national and international stories of 2017: JANUARY 2017 1 – An Islamic State…
Canada wins three medals at Grand Prix Final, last event before Olympics
NAGOYA, Japan – Canadians won three medals at the ISU Grand Prix Final on Saturday,…