Winter Sports
Thai professor of Drexel University, Philadelphia recalls his Olympic experiences
Former Olympian Prawat Nagvajara isn't regarded as a hero in his native Thailand. In fact, he doesn't even consider himself the best athlete in his own house.
Sasha Cohen looking to compete in 2010 Winter Olympics
Figure skating star says she would accept an invitation to participate in this fall's Skate America. She plans to begin training at Lake Arrowhead.
Ski jumpers hope to make giant leap for womankind in equality struggle
For 85 years, ski jumping has been considered too unladylike for the Olympics and too dangerous for women, who, doctors said, risked injuring their uterus with the impact of sailing off a 90-metre ramp.
The men are finally in prime position
It's telling that NBC coverage of the world championships ended with a replay of Evan Lysacek's winning free skate.
Germans are champions, again
The entire arena gasped when the best pairs team in the world, one possibly headed for Olympic gold next year, made a mistake during the world figure skating championships.
Brian Joubert takes the lead after men's short program
Franch skater is trailed by Evan Lysacek of the U.S. and Patrick Chan of Canada.
Americans come into their own in ice dancing
Success had eluded the Americans for years in the discipline, but now Team USA can probably count on a medal at World Figure Skating Championships and next year's Olympics.
Mao Asada, Kim Yu-Na jump for joy, and more
Asada, from Japan, and Kim, from South Korea, are favorites at this week's world championships in part because they've learned to balance athleticism and artistry. They're also learning to be happy.
Cologna, Kowalczyk clinch overall titles
Dario Cologna became the first Swiss to win the men's overall title Sunday after taking the final race of the season at cross-country skiing's World Cup finals.
U.S. ice dancers pass the fitness test
Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto are certified by judges, meaning next week's world championships in Los Angeles could be up for grabs.
Vonn wins women's overall title
Lindsey Vonn captured the women's overall title for the second straight year by winning the last downhill of the season Wednesday at the World Cup finals.
Picking Up a Career in Perfect Stride
The race took place more than three years ago and lasted less than 42 seconds, but Apolo Anton Ohno remembers every detail. As he watched the replay last month at the practice rink here, he surged with the same euphoria, leaning on each turn, fist...
Northug wins 50-kilometer freestyle
Petter Northug sprinted away from his rivals again to win the men's 50-kilometer freestyle race Sunday for his third gold medal at the Nordic skiing world championships.
Janka wins giant slalom in Val d'Isère
Carlo Janka of Switzerland won the men's giant slalom at the World Championships on Friday to add to his bronze medal in the downhill.
Vonn wins downhill for second gold
Lindsey Vonn of the United States won the women's downhill Monday for her second gold of the World Championships, holding off a stiff challenge from Swiss teenager Lara Gut with the help of some soothing words from her husband Thomas.
Sport Meets Survival: An Iditarod Without Dogs
SUSITNA FLATS STATE GAME REFUGE, Alaska — From Mint Glacier to the Cook Inlet, an eight-inch frozen crust sealed the deep waters of the Little Susitna River. A snowstorm had buckled the ice with a foot of fresh powder, forcing plumes of frigid wat...
Albrecht wins giant slalom in Italy
Daniel Albrecht of Switzerland won a World Cup giant slalom race ahead of Croatia's Ivica Kostelic to overtake the lead in the discipline standings Sunday.
Top snowboarders and free-skiers embrace inaugural Winter Dew Tour
Though it has not even begun, the Winter Dew Tour seems to have already emerged from the shadow of the Winter X Games, with the competition roster including 24 Olympians.
Riesch wins women's World Cup slalom
Maria Riesch of Germany held on to win a women's World Cup slalom Sunday, and second-place Lindsey Vonn of the United States reclaimed the lead in the overall standings.
Kim, Asada to face off at skating's Grand Prix final
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's Kim Yu-na will have the support - and pressure - of being the hometown favorite when she defends her Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final title this week.