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Olympics and Paralympics

The first hockey 'miracle,' at the 1960 Olympics

The first hockey 'miracle,' at the 1960 Olympics

Most everybody remembers the famous "Miracle on Ice" gold medal win by the underdog U.S. hockey team at the Lake Placid Olympics in 1980. But 50 years ago, there was another overachieving hockey team that came away with gold.
by Tom Crann

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Athletes scrape by to fund Olympic dreams

Athletes scrape by to fund Olympic dreams

Most athletes competing in this year's Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver are forced to scrape together their savings, ask for donations and put together a few modest sponsorships to pay for their training. Caitlin Compton, a cross-country skier from Minneapolis, is a case in point.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Olympic luger dies after crash

Olympic luger dies after crash

A men's luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia died Friday after a crash during training in Vancouver, the IOC confirmed.

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Vonn says injury may keep her out of Olympics

Vonn says injury may keep her out of Olympics

U.S. skiing star Lindsey Vonn, a Minnesota native, said she has a badly bruised right shin, which could possibly keep her from competing in the Vancouver Olympics.

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The big sports of 2008

The big sports of 2008

Sports analyst Howard Sinker will be in the studios for his traditional New Year's Day sports show. He'll look at the sports stories of the year gone by and the ones to look for in the new year.

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US women's soccer team beats Brazil 1-0 for gold medal

US women's soccer team beats Brazil 1-0 for gold medal

There was gloom for soccer power Brazil and some consolation for the United States Thursday when the American women won their soccer final 1-0 after extra time. It was the third finals failure in a row for the Brazilian women.

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Like lightning, Bolt sets record in Olympic 200m

Like lightning, Bolt sets record in Olympic 200m

Usain Bolt of Jamaica hurtled to his second world record and his second Olympic gold medal, finishing the 200-meter race in 19.30 seconds to break Michael Johnson's 12-year-old mark.

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Americans Richards, Jones blow leads at Olympics

Americans Richards, Jones blow leads at Olympics

Sanya Richards led in the stretch but was outrun to the finish in the 400 meters and Lolo Jones clipped the second-to-last barrier in the 100-meter hurdles Tuesday night, as two of America's top runners failed to capture Olympic gold medals.

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China's Liu out; Bolt eyes double

China's Liu out; Bolt eyes double

Welcome to the rest of the Beijing Olympics - the Summer Games of 2008, A.P. After Phelps. The games continued Monday in search of a new headliner now that Michael Phelps has toweled off for the last time.

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Two Minnesotans earn medals; two are out

Two Minnesotans earn medals; two are out

Two St. Paul men won a bronze medal in the rowing competition at the Beijing Olympics, but two other athletes with Minnesota ties are out of the games.

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