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Shaun White Misses Podium, But Leaves Snowboarding in Good Hands

The 35-year-old bid farewell to the Olympics with a fourth-place finish and a feeling of content as he ceded the stage to a talented next generation.

Sports Illustrated

Biden: 'Things could go crazy quickly' in Ukraine

Russia is now massing yet more troops near Ukraine and an invasion could come at any time, perhaps before the end of this month’s Winter Olympics, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Retiring Winter Olympics icon talks 'orgies, parties and horny athletes' inside village

Shaun White, who emotionally retired from Olympic competition on Friday, has previously suggested that athletes mingle within the village - with Team USA holding the best parties

Daily Mirror

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Having survived abuse, 'Garlic Girls' curlers now seek joy

South Korea's famed women's curling team has arrived at the Olympics in Beijing ready to do what they couldn't four years ago at the Pyeongchang Games: have fun

The Independent UK

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Come at Any Time, Says Blinken

Russia has sent more forces to its border with Ukraine and could launch an invasion at any time, including during the Winter Olympics, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday. He said Washington was continuing to "draw down" its embassy in Ukraine and repeated a State Department call…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shaun White narrowly fails to end snowboard career with another Olympic medal

The 35-year-old had won the men’s halfpipe competition in each of the last three Games.

The Independent UK

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BEIJING SNAPSHOT: Closed loop has advantages — for shoppers

If you're a journalist, there are few advantages to working inside the hermetically sealed “closed loop” at the Beijing Olympics

The Independent UK

Opinion: Snowboarder Shaun White Isn’t the Only One Leaping Between Summer and Winter Olympics

Cases of Chinese athletes who compete in both Games are rare, but their number is growing

Caixin Global

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

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Evening Standard

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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.

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The Independent UK

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 Japan News/Yomiuri

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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 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

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