Chinese viewers flock to Olympics even as the world tunes out
With Chinese fans largely shut out from attending the Winter Games, local fans have resorted to watching the events on state broadcaster China Central Television ...
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Slovakia stun United States in men’s hockey after last-minute goal
The United States were 44 seconds from sending Slovakia home when captain Marek Hrivik scored to tie the game and send it into overtime.
France’s Clement Noel conquers ‘Ice River’ to win men’s slalom gold
The 24-year-old, who finished just off the podium four years ago in Pyeongchang, became the third French skier in history to win slalom gold at ...
Competing in the Winter Games, without a snowball’s chance
Some competitors have been able to make it to the Olympics in part because of a change in qualifying criteria aimed at producing a more ...
Hope rises for return of sumo’s regional tours as pandemic abates
Jungyō events between major tournaments are not only sources of revenue for the Japan Sumo Association, but also an important means of promoting the sport ...
New report ties Kamila Valieva to two more substances
Disclosures concerning hypoxen and l-carnitine, which are not on WADA's prohibited list, were made during Sunday's hearing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport over ...
South Africa to stay with Rugby Championship until 2025
The move ends speculation the South Africans were planning to leave the Southern Hemisphere's marquee rugby union championship in order to join the Europe-based Six ...
Nana Takagi gets sister’s support after shock fall in final
The 29-year-old, who won two gold medals at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, was consoled by younger sister Miho after falling in the last lap ...
Nigerian bobsled racer says discrimination cost her Beijing spot
An "insidious and willful gender disparity" prevented Pyeongchang 2018 participant Simidele Adeagbo from competing in the ongoing Winter Games, her lawyers wrote.
Collin Morikawa turns down Saudi-backed league to stick with PGA Tour
The Super Golf League has been actively recruiting from the two main tours, trying to lure away the world's top stars with offers ranging up ...