Olympics News
Skater badly injured after fall in Youth Winter Olympic ceremony rehearsal
A female skater was severely injured after falling to the ice from about 16 feet during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Youth Winter Olympics in Lausanne, police said Wednesday.
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IOC seeks German TV's evidence of weightlifting corruption
The International Olympic Committee said it will ask a German broadcaster to share evidence of allegations of doping cover-ups and financial irregularities linked to weightlifting revenues from the Games.
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Ex-Olympian Michael Barisone pleads not guilty in shooting case
Former Olympic equestrian Michael Barisone pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of attempted murder.
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International Ski Federation bans three cross-country skiers, coach in doping case
The International Ski Federation banned three cross-country skiers and a coach on Monday in a doping case resulting from police raids at last year's world championships in Austria.
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TV mix-up has Russian fans celebrating wrong juniors result
Because of a confusingly timed TV repeat of the 2011 final, Some Russian fans were celebrating victory despite losing at the world junior hockey championships.
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Canada stuns Russia late for world juniors title
Akil Thomas scored the winning goal in the final period and Canada rallied from two goals down to beat Russia 4-3 in the final of the world junior hockey championship.
