Olympics
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2014
Roundup: Biathletes eager to get started
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — In an Olympics already beset by terrorist threats and security concerns, Tim Burke showed up armed and ready. Burke’s personal condition has been less than ideal in recent weeks, but he can report that his German-made 22-caliber Anschutz rifle arrived safe and sound. There’s always that brief moment at baggage claim […]
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2014
In Maine, curlers go for the cold
An Olympic sport that anyone can play, curling draws devotees from far and wide for ‘a great escape.’
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Former Mainer reflects on competing in Vancouver Olympics
Ben Koons, a graduate of Messalonskee High School, now coaches cross-country skiing and races for fun.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Messalonskee graduate, former Olympian has his eyes on Sochi
Ben Koons, a cross-country skier, reflects on the Olympic experience four years after competing in Vancouver.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Some athletes will skip opening ceremony
Several figure skaters and the U.S. women's hockey team said they're skipping the ceremony's often spectacular but occasionally tedious parade of athletes to rest up for their competitions the next day.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Speedskater, 41, hoping for her 10th Olympic medal
Germany's Claudia Pechstein began her sometimes contentious Olympic career in 1992.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Snowboarding triple possible for Australian athlete
Torah Bright is the defending Olympic halfpipe gold medalist and is also competing in slopestyle and snowboardcross.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Russia kicks off Sochi Games with hope and hubris
Russians place huge significance in the Olympics, and the games are a point of pride for a nation that's still insecure about its place in the world.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
American freestyle skier Heidi Kloser out with broken leg
She tore knee ligaments and broke her femur only moments before she was supposed to head to the starting gate.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Test run bodes well for Bode
In the first training session, America’s Alpine racer looks like a champion.
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