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Blinken says Russian invasion of Ukraine could come at any time

Russia has sent more forces to its border with Ukraine and could launch an invasion at any time, including during the Beijing Winter Olympics, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

Reuters

Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Friday, Feb. 11

The Independent UK

Great Britain's Winter Olympics nightmare goes on with women's skeleton medal streak over

Laura Deas and Brogan Crowley are set to miss out on medals, ending Team GB's 20-year streak of reaching the podium in the women's skeleton at the Winter Olympics

Daily Mirror

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At Olympics and beyond, getting away with it is Russia's way

Be it sports, politics, hacking or war, the recent history of Russia’s relationship with the world can be summed up in one phrase: They get away with it

The Independent UK

Scotty James's snowboard halfpipe gold medal dream at Beijing Olympics ended thanks to magical run from Ayumu Hirano

Scotty James was beaten to Winter Olympics gold by an inspired run from Ayumu Hirano, but is already looking forward to finishing his medal collection in four years' time, armed with the no-longer mythical triple cork.

ABC News

Shaun White waves goodbye to Winter Olympics but spirit lives on in Ayumu Hirano

The legendary snowboarder bowed out with a fourth-place finish in the halfpipe but the legacy he leaves behind was illustrated by an exciting new generation

The Independent UK

Tearful Snowboard Legend White Misses Olympic Medal in Farewell

An emotional Shaun White said there was "no agony, just happiness" after the snowboard legend missed out on a medal at the Beijing Olympics on Friday in his farewell appearance. The three-time Olympic champion from the United States finished fourth in the men's halfpipe, falling on his third and final…

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Winter Olympics 2022: GB suffer skeleton setback, latest news, medal table and results

Britain’s wait for a first Winter Olympics looks set to drag on after Laura Deas and Brogan Crowley finished well down the pecking order at the halfway point of the women’s skeleton.

Evening Standard

Elusive quad axel extinguished dream of 3rd gold

Yuzuru Hanyu's dream of winning gold in the men's figure skating at three consecutive Olympics ended when he finished in fourth place at his third Olympics on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Beijing's ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good

Bringing in more than 15,000 people for the Winter Olympics poses risks for a country determined to keep COVID-19 out

The Independent UK

Shiffrin finishes super-G in 3rd Olympic race; won't medal

Mikaela Shiffrin completed the super-G at the Beijing Olympics in a time way out of medal contention

The Independent UK

Husband and wife pair realize dream of competing at Winter Games

OKAYAMA -- After helping Japan claim bronze in the figure skating team event at the Beijing Winter Olympics, married couple Misato and Takeru Komatsubara are aiming to deliver another strong performance in the ice dance event, which starts on Saturday with the rhythm dance segment.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shaun White finishes fourth in snowboard halfpipe as his prolific Olympic career comes to a close

ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Shaun White lifted his helmet off, the red hair that made him famous much shorter than it once was. He waved his black helmet to the crowd, lifted his hand and nodded his head.

Los Angeles Times

China, IOC must prevent incidents from overshadowing Beijing Olympic athletes

At the Beijing Winter Olympics, players performing at a top level have been constantly overshadowed by incidents. This is an extremely regrettable situation. Host nation China and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must be held accountable.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Olympics show complexity of sustainability claims

To stage the Winter Games in the Chinese capital, organizers embarked on a massive public works campaign, constructing new venues and piping millions of gallons of water up into the arid surrounding mountains to create fake snow for ski competitions

The Independent UK

Hirano wins Olympic halfpipe gold; White 4th in last Games

In Shaun White’s farewell performance, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run

The Conversation

Old gold: how action sports athletes are challenging age stereotypes and redefining lifelong physical activity

The stereotype of action sports as the domain of the young and the cool is long out of date. The demographics of these sports – surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, climbing, mountain biking – have been expanding to include more girls and women, queer and non-binary people and older participants.

ABC News

Australia's Scotty James wins snowboard halfpipe silver at Beijing Winter Olympic Games

Australia's Scotty James wins silver in the snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Best of an eventful day 6 at the Winter Olympics

Whether it's on the ice, in the air or on the slopes at the Winter Olympics, Associated Press photographers are there to capture every moment, from the thrilling to the heartbreaking to the whimsical.

AAP

James takes silver in Olympic halfpipe

Australian snowboarder Scotty James has won silver in the Olympic halfpipe behind Japan's Ayumu Hirano.

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics LIVE: Team GB’s men earn curling win over Norway after skeleton disappointment

Seven gold medals up for grabs on day seven of the 2022 Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

BEIJING SNAPSHOT: Local fans allowed inside Olympic bubble

Some local fans are getting to watch the Beijing Games in person, but it’s not clear exactly how they were selected for a visit inside the Olympic bubble

The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics day seven: skeleton, ice hockey, curling and more – as it happened

Ayumu Hirano won snowboard halfpipe gold, Suzanne Schulting defended her 1,000m short track title and Christopher Grotheer won the skeleton

Sports Illustrated

Elton John Congratulates Nathan Chen on Olympic Gold Medal

Chen won a gold medal for his free skate in the Winter Olympics.

ABC News

Scotty James’s quest for snowboard half-pipe gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics could boil down to two tricks

In the hotly anticipated men's half-pipe final, Australian Scotty James will go head to head with Japan's Ayumu Hirano and field of other talented athletes. Two tricks could determine who wins the gold.

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