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American Chloe Kim repeats as gold medalist in halfpipe

Kim joins fellow American Shaun White as the only snowboarders to defend their Olympic titles in the halfpipe.

Chicago Sun-Times

Winter Olympics: Defending champion Chloe Kim wins gold in snowboard halfpipe

Even before Kim slid for the final run, it was clear that she is the Olympic champion as none of her competitors could outdo the points she earned in her opening run

The Independent UK

Kim rides big 1st run to defense of Olympic halfpipe title

American snowboarder Chloe Kim turned in a strong opening run to easily defend her Olympic halfpipe title

The Independent UK

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Australian Opals banish memories of Tokyo Olympics to look ahead to Women's Basketball World Cup

After a disappointing showing at last year's Tokyo Olympics, the Australian women's basketball team is rebuilding its brand and its culture to try to top the podium at the World Cup in Sydney later this year.

ABC News

Chloe Kim dominates snowboard halfpipe to retain her Olympic gold

American snowboarder Chloe Kim became the first woman to successfully defend the Olympic halfpipe title

The Guardian - US

Chloe Kim successfully defends Olympic title, wins gold in snowboard halfpipe

ZHANJIAKOU, China — Chloe Kim, the teenage snowboarding sensation from the 2018 Olympics, successfully defended her halfpipe title Thursday, winning gold for the United States at the Beijing Games.

Los Angeles Times

Can China use the Beijing Olympics to 'sportwash' its abuses against the Uyghurs? Only if the world remains silent

Many issues have cast a shadow over the Beijing Winter Olympics in recent weeks, from China’s controversial “zero-COVID” approach to the looming possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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AP PHOTOS: Stars stand out on day 5 of 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.

The Independent UK

A joyful Chloe Kim threw down some absurd tricks in her first halfpipe final run at Beijing Olympics

Chloe Kim is absolutely unreal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBC defends Shiffrin coverage, suggests sexism by critics

NBC Sports offered a full-throated defense of how it covered skier Mikaela Shiffrin's shocking Olympics flameout, which drew criticism in some circles for being cruel

The Independent UK

How to watch curling at the Olympics (and actually know what's going on)

Whether you hit up the local curling club once for a birthday party five years ago, or you think it's just shuffleboard on ice (why is it called "curling" anyway?), we'll walk you through the basics as play begins in Beijing.

Tribune News Service

Scotty James primed to ride for Oly gold

Australian snowboard star Scotty James has spent the past four years plotting his Olympic gold medal charge in Beijing and says he's ready for it.

AAP

Olympics Live: Russian skater positive for banned medication

Olympic figure skating favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics LIVE: Chloe Kim and Nathan Chen win gold for US in halfpipe and skating

Eight gold medals were up for grabs on day six of the 2022 Winter Olympics

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La Velle E. Neal III: At ‘full gas,’ Mikaela Shiffrin comes down to earth at the Beijing Olympics

BEIJING — The plan was to be aggressive. Go hard, go fast. And who is going to argue with star skier Mikaela Shiffrin about that strategy?

The Independent UK

Report: Valieva tests positive for banned heart medication

Olympic favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week

ABC News

Mikaela Shiffrin's twin DNFs at Beijing Winter Olympics shine a spotlight on pressure facing elite athletes

Mikaela Shiffrin's heartbreak reminds us that under the glare of the Olympics, no feelings are sacred for athletes expected to succeed.

The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics day six – as it happened

Day six of XXIV Olympic Winter Games

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Scotty James, Valentino Guseli aim to soar in snowboard halfpipe final at Beijing Winter Olympics

The Australian teenage snowboarding star's maturity is on full show as he joins medal hope Scotty James in Friday's halfpipe final.

Tribune News Service

Tom Archdeacon: For Vito, Olympics about representing family, heritage this time

"This is about more than just an Olympic medal" Linzee Vito said. "This is bigger than snowboarding."

Tribune News Service

Scott Fowler: Dan Jansen knows what Olympian Mikaela Shiffrin is going through and is heartbroken about it

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If anyone knows what struggling U.S. Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin is going through right now, it’s former American speed skater Dan Jansen.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota's Peterson sisters find Olympics 'the kind of thing you dream about'

BEIJING — Tabitha and Tara Peterson have always been close. The sisters from Eagan, Minn., do lots of things together, like cross-country skiing in the winter, bike rides in the summer and weekend meetups with friends.

Tribune News Service

John Shuster rink tops Russian curlers to open gold medal defense

BEIJING — It's been a good ride for Team Shuster. Since the Minnesota-based foursome won an Olympic gold medal in 2018, they've appeared on late-night TV, rung the bell at the New York Stock Exchange and met countless celebrities.

Sports Illustrated

Skeleton Veteran and Shirtless Flag Bearer Nathan Crumpton Is a 'Jack of All Trades'

The skeleton veteran representing American Samoa is an author, model, photographer and Princeton alumnus who is vying for one of two open spots on the IOC’s athletes’ commission.

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: U.S. men's hockey decides to go with young players

BEIJING — The U.S. men's hockey team hasn't won Olympic gold since Herb Brooks' young, energetic college kids overcame prohibitive odds — and the mighty Soviets — before becoming champions in 1980. Hoping to end that drought, architects of the U.S. men's roster for the Beijing Games reached back to…

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