Tag: 2014 Sochi Olympic Games
Russia on a high as World Cup wraps; Putin’s problems remain
MOSCOW (AP) - Despite a national wave of elation from the World Cup that bathed Russia in a rosy light, President Vladimir Putin will...
Russia tries to shake off doping scandals at World Cup
NOVOGORSK, Russia (AP) - A global event on Russian soil, and the home team can't stop winning. Sports fans have seen this story before,...
World Cup security Putin’s top priority but threats loom
MOSCOW (AP) - For President Vladimir Putin, the World Cup marks a moment of pride, a long-sought opportunity to showcase Russia's achievements and bolster...
Olympic observers find skepticism over anti-doping program
Questions over the integrity of sample-collection bottles led to frustration from athletes this year at Winter Olympics, including two who tightened their bottles so...
Olympic observers find skepticism over anti-doping program
Questions over the integrity of sample-collection bottles led to frustration from athletes at this year's Winter Olympics, including two who tightened their bottles so...
Whistleblower Rodchenkov seeks dismissal of libel lawsuit
The whistleblower who exposed Russian cheating at the 2014 Olympics filed a motion Monday to dismiss a libel lawsuit against him, which his lawyers...
Putin says he approved plan to shoot down plane in 2014
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin says he approved of a plan to shoot down a hijacked passenger jet in 2014.A Ukrainian man...
The Latest: Pyeongchang hands off Winter Games to Beijing
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) - The Latest on the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local):9:20 p.m.At the closing ceremony, the Olympic flag has been passed...
The Latest: Kenworthy asks why Ivanka is at Olympic ceremony
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) - The Latest on the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local):8:55 p.m.American freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy wants to know what Ivanka...
The Latest: N. Korea official, Ivanka Trump in VIP box
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) - The Latest on the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local):8:20 p.m.A top North Korean official and U.S. President Donald Trump's...