2010 Olympic Games

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish cross-country skier who tested positive for EPO at the Vancouver Olympics said Wednesday she and her doctor are to blame, but denies knowingly taking banned substances.

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Suspended Olympic skier blames doctor for EPO

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The head of Russia’s freestyle skiing federation has resigned, the fourth sports official to quit following the country’s poor performance at the Vancouver Olympics.

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Another Russian sports official resigns

40-year-old Jason Queally stands a real chance of being involved in Great Britain’s pursuit team in the London Olympics.

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Queally’s Olympic hope

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America certainly was captivated by the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The sport of figure skating, one of the most popular events at the games, is dominated by many big-name Americans, several of whom are performing in the Smucker’s Stars on Ice…

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South Florida gets a taste of the Winter Olympics

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Tom Gilbert had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers earned their third consecutive victory with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Robert Nilsson and Andrew Cogliano also scored for the last-place…

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Oilers earn 3rd straight win with 3-2 victory over Canucks

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BAKURIANI, Georgia (AP) — The head of the Vancouver Olympics, an Olympic gold medalist and other dignitaries attended a ceremony Tuesday at the grave of the Georgian luger killed during a practice run at last month’s Winter Games.

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Sports dignitaries honor fallen Olympic luge racer

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AP – The head of the Vancouver Olympics, an Olympic gold medalist and other dignitaries attended a ceremony Tuesday at the grave of the Georgian luger who died during a practice run at the games.

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Sports dignitaries pay tribute to Georgian luger
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Vancouver organizing committee president John Furlong, gold medallist Felix Loch and other dignitaries attend a ceremony in Bakuriani, Georgia, at the grave of Nodar Kumaritashvili, the luger killed in a practice run at last month’s Winter Games.

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VANOC boss at Georgian luger’s memorial

Utah Governor Gary Herbert made an official declaration Tuesday marking March 23 as “Utah Olympic Legacy Day” in recognition of the Olympians who either live or train in Utah. Herbert made the declaration at luncheon attended by many of the athletes who…

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Governor declares March 23 ‘Utah Olympic Legacy Day’

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MILAN (AP) — Lance Armstrong’s RadioShack was left off the list of 22 squads invited to the Giro d’Italia on Monday.

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Armstrong’s team not invited to Giro d’Italia race

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