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Dutch Winning Gold in Olympic Partying

RICHMOND, British Columbia (Feb. 23) -- In the race for groupie gold at these Olympic Games, the rabid, crimson-clad Canadian hockey hordes are being challenged on their home soil -- and ice -- by invaders in orange. While there's no doubt that the host fans have painted the town red, the most boisterous contingent in...

US Upsets Canada in Men's Hockey Rivalry

(Feb. 21) -- In what could be the biggest hockey tournament the world has ever seen, Sunday is the first of what will be many big nights. Host and tournament favorite Canada is coming off a disappointing shootout win over Switzerland. Now, they need to beat rival Team USA to have any shot at the overall No. 1 seed when the...

Lindsey Vonn Wins Gold in Women's Downhill

WHISTLER, British Columbia (Feb. 17) -- Lindsey Vonn lived up to expectations and won the Olympic downhill Wednesday, and childhood rival and American teammate Julia Mancuso took a surprise silver medal.

Billy Kidd: Tough-As-Nails Lindsey Vonn Can Win Gold Despite Shin Injury

Five alpine events in 10 days. Even without the painful shin injury that has tormented two-time defending World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn (pictured) throughout these Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, that condensed race schedule is a daunting challenge. As Vonn prepares for her first race on Wednesday, the women's...

US Wins First-Ever Medal in Nordic Combined

WHISTLER, British Columbia (Feb. 14) -- The Americans broke through the Nordic combined barrier Sunday, winning their first Olympic medal in the sport dominated since its inception by the Europeans.