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• 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.
  
• 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.  
• Cup of China: What we learned Posted Tuesday, November 3, 2009 12:01p ET By Alexa Ainsworth

  With three Grand Prixs down and three to go, the Olympic picture is becoming clearer for some and murkier for others. The return of Torino medalists continues to shake up the standings and in front of a home crowd in China, Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo proved that they're again contenders for Olympic gold.
  

• Countdown coverage: 5 can't-miss events Posted Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:26p ET Preview five "can't-miss" events to watch this winter sports season in advance of the 2010 Vancouver Games.
• Shani Davis: Better than ever heading into 2010 Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:46p ET With a new baby and a new outlook, Chicago's Shani Davis approaches Vancouver with a commitment to have fun and enjoy himself.
• IOC's Rogge pleased with work on 2014 Sochi Games Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:40a ET By AP Sochi, Russia will host the next winter Games in 2014. So far, preparation work throughout the city seems to be right on track.
• Ice queen Kim has Olympic gold in her eyes Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:09p ET By AFP South Korean figure skating star Kim Yu-Na knows she is within touching distance of Olympic gold. Ever since watching Tara Lipinsky become the youngest individual gold medallist in Winter Games history
• Top 10 newsmakers in Torino Posted Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:21p ET After earning 25 medals, Team USA celebrated its most successful Winter Olympics to date. Led by stacked speed skating and snowboarding teams, the U.S. contingent earned nine gold, nine silver and seven bronze medals.
• Belbin, Agosto golden in China Posted Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:54p ET

  Ice dancers Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, who spend much of their time training in Philadelphia, finished with the top spot at the Cup of China Grand Prix competition on October 31st.