Classic start for Norway in openers Posted Nov 21 4:01a ET By Associated Press Norwegian Marit Bjoergen won the opening FIS World Cup cross-country race of the season.
Germans Leitner, Resch win World Cup luge event Posted Nov 20 9:28p ET By Associated Press Germany's Patric Leitner and Alexander Resch clocked the fastest second run to win the men's doubles race at the season-opening luge World Cup in Calgary. Americans Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin finished eighth.
Winter stars ready to break out Posted Nov 16 10:34a ET By NBC Olympics Like Alberto Tomba, Johann Koss and Katarina Witt before them, these five athletes from beyond the North American continent could easily become household names this February.
Rochette delights home crowd Posted Nov 20 1:57p ET By Associated Press Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette skated to a personal best in the ladies short program to take the lead at Skate Canada on Friday. Reigning U.S. champion Alissa Czisny also marked a personal best and finished second, 6.48 points behind. Watch as the competition continues from Kitchener, Ontario all weekend on Universal Sports TV.
Canada, Germany rule Lake Placid Posted Nov 20 7:13p ET Canada's Mellisa Hollingsworth and Frank Rommel of Germany claimed top spots in Lake Placid on Friday, leaving the U.S. without a medal for the second straight week in a row in the 2009-10 Skeleton World Cup campaign.
Northug the man to beat in cross-country Posted Nov 20 12:24p ET By Associated Press Petter Northug enters the Olympic season as the man to beat in cross-country skiing, and he isn't doing much to downplay expectations. He wants to emerge as the star of the Vancouver Games.
Skate Canada: Compulsory dance results Posted Nov 20 4:48p ET Nov. 20, 2009: Results from Day 1 of ice dancing competition at Skate Canada in Kitchener, Ontario.
