Speeds can reach 30 mph, the turns are sharp and the thrills are heart pounding. When it comes to the electricity of racing, fans say short track speed skating is about as good as it gets.

The sport of curling made its debut in the Olympics in 1998, but this year's U.S. Olympic team is different than all the rest. The first thing to know about this year's U.S. men's curling team: all their names begin with the letter "J."

When it comes to the U.S. Ski Team, Americans and Olympic fans have always put a lot of pressure on the athletes. This year, athletes and even the executive director of the ski team say they are as strong and deep as ever, and have a new weapon to help in their gold medal quest.

He was part of the first U.S. Olympic Team who brought home downhill skiing medals from the Winter Games. Jimmie Heuga has died in Boulder.

On Day 3 of our Olympic adventure, Matt Renoux and I decided to check out Whistler Mountain which is about two hours north of Vancouver. We set out at 8 a.m. Monday morning and didn't return until 8 p.m. I wish I could say we strapped on skis...