2010 Olympic Games

NEWARK, N.J. – Rob Niedermayer, Jamie Langenbrunner and Brian Rolston had a goal and assist each and the New Jersey Devils returned home from a difficult post-Olympics trip to beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night. New Jersey l…

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Devils match season high with six goals, top Rangers and Lundqvist

As he was getting set to compete in the Paralympics, Brian McKeever’s sightless eyes were focused on so much more.

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Sochi Olympics help keep McKeever motivated

AP – Former sprinter Marion Jones signed with the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock on Wednesday, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using steroids and doing jail time for lying to federal prosecutors.

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Marion Jones signs with WNBA’s Shock
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Friday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympics will be a family-friendly show that will include a segment about the origins of the international sporting event, says the producer of the event.

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Paralympics opening ceremony to include a cast of 5,000

Fans wanting to thank Roberto Luongo for his performance during the gold-medal Olympic hockey game will get their chance Thursday when the Canucks captain lights a celebration cauldron at Robson Square.

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City-wide celebrations to kick off Paralympics

Canine expletives were tossed around like an old tennis ball at the Arctic Winter Games’ dog mushing competition in Grande Prairie, Alta., on Tuesday.

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Paralympic television won’t be as extensive as for the Olympics. But Vanoc and the International Paralympic Committee say that’s fine with them, they’re just trying to get any coverage at alll.

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Paralympics: Where to watch, from the stands to your sofa

Jean Labonte, the captain of Canada’s sledge hockey team, has been named as Canada’s flag-bearer for the 2010 Paralympic Games.

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Sledge hockey captain Labonte named Canada’s flag-bearer at Paralympics

Greg Westlake was born in North Vancouver but moved as an infant to Ontario where he had his deformed feet amputated. He won gold at the 2006 Paralympics.

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Greg Westlake talks to Gary Kingston about girlfriends, winning the Cup and sledge hockey fights

For Kirsten Sharp, the Paralympic torch relay is all about changing attitudes.

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Changing attitudes on display as torch arrives in Whistler