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5-time Olympian found dead in Las Vegas home

Daniela Larreal Chirinos was found dead the afternoon of Aug. 15 at her home in Las Vegas after a worried friend called police for a welfare check

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U.S. loses hockey game, gains a citizen

After Canada defeated Team USA 1-0 in the men’s Olympic hockey semifinals today, most American hockey fans had only one question.

U.S. women lose, Canadian hockey fan drinks alone

He said his name was Adrian Ace, from Toronto, and he was dressed as a maple leaf. He was celebrating Canada’s thrilling come-from-behind victory over the U.S. women’s hockey team in the gold medal hockey game and he had a story to tell.

10 sports that should be added to the Winter Olympics

The Sochi Olympics are the biggest Winter Games in history, with 98 events in 15 disciplines. Somehow some of the best sports have still been left out, though. Here are 10 sports that we need to see added to the Winter Olympics.

How to prevent a curling injury

The good doctor says, use common sense, curlers, or you may slip and/or fall.

5 biggest scandals in Winter Olympic history

Despite an Olympic creed that says embracing the struggle to win is more important than winning itself, scandals have been part of the Games for as long as they’ve been around. Here are five of the most infamous, and a few honorable mentions.

 
David Wise of Reno takes gold in halfpipe skiing at Winter Olympics

Soaring through sloppy snow and sleet, David Wise won the first gold medal in the young sport of halfpipe skiing Tuesday, outclassing a field in Sochi that had trouble with the slow, waterlogged conditions.

11 reasons the Summer Olympics are the best Olympics

On Monday, we gave you the reasons the Winter Olympics are king. Now it’s time for the counterpoint. Here are 11 reasons the Summer Olympics are the best of the two.

9 reasons the Winter Olympics are better than the Summer Games

The Summer Olympics may have the edge when it comes to sheer numbers, but the Winter Olympics are awesome in their own right. Here are nine reasons they’re better than their warm-weather counterparts.

 
5 things to know about the Olympics this week

Five things to know about the Olympics this week, including slipping ratings and the return of Bob Costas’ eyes.

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