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History maker: Diggins first U.S. skier to win solo world Nordic gold
Jessie Diggins of Afton became the first American ever to capture a gold medal in an individual cross-country race at the FIS Nordic world ski championships.
Shiffrin ends World Cup ski season with yet another record
After capping her record-setting season with career win 88, Mikaela Shiffrin was asked one question over and over again – and she couldn't really answer it.
Three-time USA Hockey Olympian Brianna Decker retires
Three-time Olympian Brianna Decker announced her retirement from the United States national hockey team on Thursday, ending a career in which she ranks third among American women players in world championship tournament points.
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Paris aims to keep Olympians cool without air conditioners
The Paris Olympics is going underground to find a way to keep athletes cool at the 2024 Games without air conditioners.
Macron launches 500-day countdown to Paris Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron launched the 500-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics on Tuesday, bringing the public up to date with his government's hopes for the Games, including the ambitious use of the Seine.
Biathlon great Marte Olsbu Roeiseland retires
Marte Olsbu Roeiseland, who made history with five medals in biathlon at the Winter Olympics last year, announced her retirement on Tuesday.
Pat McCormick, 4-time Olympic diving champion, dies at 92
Pat McCormick, who became the first diver to sweep the 3-meter and 10-meter events at consecutive Olympics, has died. She was 92.
Olympian Bjorklund sentenced for drunken driving in wrong-way crash in Eden Prairie
When an officer administered a preliminary breath test, it registered Garry Bjorklund's blood alcohol content at 0.26%, more than three times Minnesota's legal limit.
Russian gym coach who criticized Olympic judges banned
A top Russian gymnastics coach whose athletes won numerous Olympic gold medals has been suspended following vehement criticism of judges who ended Russia's winning streak in rhythmic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics.
Argentina men, New Zealand women win at Vancouver Sevens
The New Zealand women's team has assured itself of a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating Australia 19-12 on Sunday in the final of the Vancouver stop on the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games get off to rocky start
Organizers of next year's Paris Olympics promised relatively modest prices and egalitarian access to events, thanks to an online system meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to stadiums and arenas for as little as $26.
Little sign of Olympics in Milan with only 3 years to go
Perched incongruously on the 44th floor of one of Milan's modern glass skyscrapers is a ski lodge.
Jessie Diggins earns bronze medal at world Nordic ski championships
The Afton native teamed with Julia Kern to finish third in the women's freestyle team sprint.