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Figure Skating
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sochi still scrambling to sell tickets for Olympics amid signs spectators staying away
LONDON – What if they held an Olympics and nobody came?
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.
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.
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.
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.
With 1 month to go, a look at the good and bad news about the Winter Olympics in Sochi
LONDON – Tuesday marks the 1-month countdown to the start of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, a defining moment on the world stage for Russia and Vladimir Putin.
From scandal-plagued politicians to natural disasters, a look back at 2013
An in-brief look back at some of the most significant news events of the last 12 months, in chronological order:
Men’s Olympic hockey tournament the top Canadian story to look for in 2014
Here are The Canadian Press’s Top 10 Sports Stories to look for in 2014:
All figure skating performances to air live on TV in US during Sochi Olympics
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Television viewers can watch figure skating live during February’s Sochi Olympics, a shift by NBC from past games outside North America.
Canada’s Weaver, Poje take silver in ice dance at Rostelecom Cup
MOSCOW – Canada’s Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje qualified for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Japan with a second-place finish at the Rostelecom Cup on Saturday.
Canadians Gilles and Poirer fifth in ice dance event at NHK Trophy
TOKYO – Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought the house down with a new long program to place fifth in their season debut on Sunday at the NHK Trophy ISU Grand Prix figure skating competition.
Three-time world champ Elvis Stojko not a fan of figure skating’s team event
TORONTO – Elvis Stojko is not a fan of figure skating’s new team event.
Canadian skater Reynolds to skip Grand Prix event due to skating boot problems
OTTAWA – Canada’s Kevin Reynolds is scratching another event from his figure skating calendar due to equipment problems.