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Most decorated American in Olympic track and field to retire: 'One last run'
Olympics
After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16
Despite Alysa Liu's young age, she's been skating for more than a decade.
Olympics
US Olympian Alysa Liu, father targeted by accused Chinese spies
The Justice Department announced charges against 5 men accused of a wide range of schemes to stalk and harass Chinese dissidents on behalf of the Chinese government.
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
The International Paralympic Committee reversed course less than a day after saying athletes from Russia and Belarus would be able to compete.
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Olympics
After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support
After she failed to medal in the women's competition, viewers were heartbroken to see the teen be coldly chastised by her coach as she walked off the rink.
Olympics
Here's how athletes with Iowa ties fared in the 2022 Olympics
From former Des Moines Buccaneers and Iowa Wild players to a history-making Iowa native, athletes with ties to The Hawkeye State were all over the ice at the Games.
Olympics
Spanish figure skater Barquero fails Olympic drug test
There were positive tests in Beijing for an Iranian athlete and two Ukrainians. Russian skater Kamila Valieva tested positive in a sample taken before the Olympics.
Olympics
What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?
Greece traditionally leads the parade, regardless of its place in the alphabet, because that is where the Olympics originated. The host country enters last.
Olympics
What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics
Diehard Team USA fans can purchase the puffy, buffalo plaid jackets online.
Olympics
10 moments Team USA won't soon forget from the Winter Olympics in Beijing
Team USA finished the Games with 25 medals, including eight gold. These were some of the best moments from the Games.
Olympics
Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation
Because Russia is competing again as the Russian Olympic Committee, the rules for medal ceremonies are a bit different.
Olympics
After an 'insane 11 years,' Olympic figure skater retires at 16
Despite Alysa Liu's young age, she's been skating for more than a decade.
Olympics
US Olympian Alysa Liu, father targeted by accused Chinese spies
The Justice Department announced charges against 5 men accused of a wide range of schemes to stalk and harass Chinese dissidents on behalf of the Chinese government.
Ukraine
Athletes threaten to boycott if Russia, Belarus allowed to compete; Paralympics boots them from Games
The International Paralympic Committee reversed course less than a day after saying athletes from Russia and Belarus would be able to compete.
Ukraine
FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
“Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine,” FIFA and UEFA said.
Olympics
After 'chilling' scene at Olympics, Kamila Valieva thanks coaches for support
After she failed to medal in the women's competition, viewers were heartbroken to see the teen be coldly chastised by her coach as she walked off the rink.
Olympics
Here's how athletes with Iowa ties fared in the 2022 Olympics
From former Des Moines Buccaneers and Iowa Wild players to a history-making Iowa native, athletes with ties to The Hawkeye State were all over the ice at the Games.
Olympics
Spanish figure skater Barquero fails Olympic drug test
There were positive tests in Beijing for an Iranian athlete and two Ukrainians. Russian skater Kamila Valieva tested positive in a sample taken before the Olympics.
Olympics
What is the marching order for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics?
Greece traditionally leads the parade, regardless of its place in the alphabet, because that is where the Olympics originated. The host country enters last.
Olympics
What Team USA wore at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics
Diehard Team USA fans can purchase the puffy, buffalo plaid jackets online.
Olympics
10 moments Team USA won't soon forget from the Winter Olympics in Beijing
Team USA finished the Games with 25 medals, including eight gold. These were some of the best moments from the Games.
Olympics
Why Russian anthem wasn't played at Closing Ceremony medal presentation
Because Russia is competing again as the Russian Olympic Committee, the rules for medal ceremonies are a bit different.
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