Joubert captures NHK Trophy Posted Saturday, November 7, 2009 3:50a ET By Associated Press France's Brian Joubert's said he had the chance to do three quads in his routine but opted for one quad and two triple jumps in order to show that he was "not just a jumper but a figure skater." The decision paid off as Joubert crushed the competition in Nagano, including silver medalist Johnny Weir, by more than 15 points.
Olympians celebrate 100 days until Vancouver Posted Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:04a ET A very confident adolescent boy stopped skating around the Rockefeller Center rink to ask Gretchen Bleiler, "What do you do?"
Vancouver outlook for Team USA Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2009 11:54a ET Coming off the most successful Winter Olympics in U.S. history, Team USA prepares to duplicate its performance and finish among the top of the medal charts in Vancouver. Made up of dominant veterans like Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn, the stars and stripes also boasts a strong rookie line-up. Newcomers J.R. Celski, Katie Uhlaender and Katherine Reutter will also look to reach the podium in their respective sports.
Wagner, Joubert out to early leads Posted Friday, November 6, 2009 4:28a ET By Associated Press The United States had a solid opening day at the NHK Trophy with Ashley Wagner skating to an early lead after her short program. Americans Meryl Davis and Charlie White distanced themselves in the compulsory dance as Jeremy Abbott and Johnny Weir finished second and third, respectively, behind France's Brian Joubert.
Colorado's triple threat Posted Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:17a ET By Jeffrey Wolf and Susie Wargin, 9NEWS Wednesday marked 100 days until the world gathers in Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics and three of the stars of Team USA are looking to bring gold home to Colorado.
Snowboarding: what to expect Posted Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:46p ET By Greg Groggel United States halfpipe hegemony, a women's snowboarding family and the quest for redemption in snowboard cross are just a few of the many story lines to watch in Vancouver.
What to expect in Vancouver Posted Monday, November 2, 2009 1:36p ET By Greg Groggel The Winter Olympics are back. Here are the main story lines to follow in Vancouver.
Vonn begins training in Vail Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009 12:46p ET By Gannett Two-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn began training at Vail Mountain's Golden Peak, in preparation for the Vancouver Games.
Colbert goes for gold, sponsors U.S. speedskating Posted Tuesday, November 3, 2009 6:22a ET Of the many countries participating at the Vancouver Olympics, add Colbert Nation to the list. On Monday's "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert announced his show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team. The team's largest annual cash sponsor, DSB Bank NV, left the team in the lurch after it declared bankruptcy in October.
A look back at Beijing Posted Friday, October 9, 2009 10:12a ET In an Olympics that were labeled as "Truly Exceptional", team USA enjoyed tremendous success that will not soon be forgotten. Here is a look at the top 10 American headliners from the Beijing Games.
Canadians have big goals in downhill Posted Monday, November 2, 2009 12:39p ET The Canadian Cowboys and Speed Queens want to make an immediate impact at their home Olympics.
