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Figure Skating
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Patrick Chan wins silver medal at Winter Games
SOCHI, Russia – Canada’s Patrick Chan has won silver in men’s singles figure skating at the Sochi Games.
Olympic Viewing: ‘Plausibly live’ coverage of Plushenko retirement just doesn’t figure
Highlights from coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympics:
Chan second after men’s short program, trails Japan’s Hanyu entering free skate
SOCHI, Russia – Canada’s Patrick Chan has finished second in the men’s figure skating short program at the Sochi Olympics.
Olympic Viewing: Hockey artistry and ballet tough love
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia – Highlights from coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympics:
Olympic spirit: Junio’s generosity, Morrison’s grit give Canada 10th medal
SOCHI, Russia – A selfless act and an unexpected performance equalled a fifth straight day with a medal for Canada at the Sochi Olympics.
Being Johnny Weir: ‘Part of being afraid is not knowing. I know Russia. I don’t feel afraid.’
SOCHI, Russia – He promised himself something the first time he ever laced up a pair of skates. It’s the same thing Johnny Weir returns to in those quiet moments most evenings, just before the TV camera’s “on-air” light flashes red.
Volosozhar and Trankov win Olympic pairs figure skating title; Russia takes gold, silver
SOCHI, Russia – Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov won the Olympic gold medal in pairs figure skating Wednesday as Russia took the top two spots to reclaim its dominance of the sport.
Digital up, TV ratings down for CBC’s Olympic coverage so far
TORONTO – More than 28 million Canadians have tuned in to coverage of the Sochi Olympics so far and while some of the ratings numbers have been lower than the records set during the 2010 Vancouver Games, the CBC’s head of sports programming says he’s pleased with the early returns.
Canada’s Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford finish fifth after pairs short program
SOCHI, Russia – Canada’s Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford are fifth after the pairs short program at the Sochi Olympics.
SOCHI SCENE: Torchbearer’s tweet
MOSCOW – She lit the Olympic cauldron. Now she’s trying to put out a different kind of fire.
Figure skating draw: Canada’s Patrick Chan gets 21st spot in men’s short program
SOCHI, Russia – Canada’s Patrick Chan has drawn the 21st spot for Thursday’s men’s figure skating short program at the Sochi Olympics.
Some U.S. viewers turn to CBC amid complaints about NBC Olympic coverage
TORONTO – Bashing Olympics coverage in the United States seems to have become a sport in itself for fans seeking live coverage south of the border, with a groundswell of NBC-targeted rage emerging in the Winter Games’ opening weekend.
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.
Momentum slows for Canada in Sochi after thrilling opening day of competition
SOCH, Russia – After riding the emotional high of winning gold, silver and bronze on the opening day of medal competition in Sochi, things cooled down a bit for Canada’s Olympic team on Sunday.
Olympic viewing: More than 31 million for opening ceremony
Highlights from coverage of the Sochi Winter 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.
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.