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.
Prepare to be shocked: Norway’s curlers to unveil even funkier pants at Sochi Olympics
So what will be the must-see moments at 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?
Chan, Virtue and Moir lead young Sochi team that includes 14 first-timers
OTTAWA – Canada’s figure skating team for Sochi is loaded with rookies but could prove to be one of the country’s most successful ever.
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.