2018 Winter Games News

   

PyeongChang-2018-Winter-Games News: From spring bloom to autumn fruits, a journey of peace for Korean Peninsula
President Moon Jae-in (left) and North Korea's Chairman of the State Affairs Commission Kim Jong Un shake hands after they sign Pyeongyang Joint Declaration at Baekhwawon State Guesthouse on Sept. 19. (Pyeongyang Press Corps)


Source:www.korea.net

PyeongChang-2018-Winter-Games News: The Only Korean Medicine Center at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, Korean Medicine, the Culmination of Traditional Korean Culture!
- The Korean Medicine Center opened prior to the opening ceremony of the Winter Games (Gangneung Media Village, from January 15 to February 25). - Korean Medicine offers both preventive and pain treatments.


Source:finance.yahoo.com

PyeongChang-2018-Winter-Games News: Hulu’s Live TV app now lets you personalize the Olympics to your liking
Teased earlier this month at CES, Hulu today has quietly launched its personalized Olympics experience in its Live TV app. The company hasn’t officially announced the new feature, but the option to track your favorite Olympics events pops up when you launch the app today, allowing you to pick from various events like figure skating,…


Source:techcrunch.com

2018 Olympic Winter Games: - Newscast

‘This is in our DNA’: Utah shows off its venues and Olympic enthusiasm to U.S. officials on the hunt for a Winter Games bid city

(Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT)

That left Salt Lake City and Denver as the USOC’s final options for what is expected to be a bid for the 2030 Olympic Winter Games. The USOC is expected to make a decision on a bid city in December, l...

Thomas Co. Central hosts annual Winter Special Olympic games

(Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:08:00 GMT)

THOMAS CO., GA (WALB) - For more than three decades, Thomas County Central High School has hosted the Winter Special Olympic Games. More than 100 athletes ... Today, Thomas Co. Central HS hosted the 2...

Games on? Calgary vote shakes up Olympic bid game again

(Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:27:00 GMT)

the Olympic skeptic, concedes the Olympics provide plenty of magic and power, "but that magic and power would be just as strong if there were one Winter and one Summer location for the Olympics, or so...

Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame 2018: Bud Greenspan — Olympic Storyteller

(Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:59:00 GMT)

“I want to spend my time on what’s good.” The proof of that was in the documentary Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory, his chronicle of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. Those Games will forever be rememb...

Winter Olympics 2026: People of Calgary vote against bidding for Games in major blow to IOC

(Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:47:00 GMT)

Unofficial #yycvote results for Vote 2018: 304,774 Ballots Cast 132,832 FOR Calgary ... Ampezzo and Stockholm in order to ensure the best possible host for the Olympic Winter Games 2026.” The chief ex...

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Usain Bolt to decide in 2 weeks or 'call it quits'

(Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:46:55 EST)

Usain Bolt will give himself until the end of the month to decide whether to continue pursuing a career in professional football.

Puerto Rico national team hopes to lure Melo

(Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:28:05 EST)

If Carmelo Anthony wants a new team, Puerto Rico has a No. 15 jersey awaiting him.

Galimore resigns as COO of USA Gymnastics

(Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:57:23 EST)

Ron Galimore, who served as chief operating officer of USA Gymnastics for the last seven years, has submitted his resignation.

Japan eyes '20 gold after beating MLB All-Stars

(Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:04:38 EST)

A 5-1 exhibition series win over the MLB All-Stars has given Japan every reason to be confident about its chances to win its first Olympic gold medal in baseball in 2020.

Swim meet canceled after FINA's threats to ban

(Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:24:18 EST)

Amid growing conflict between swimmers and their world governing body, an international swimming meet was canceled on Thursday after threats to ban athletes who took part seeking better prize money.

Russia to host '22 men's volleyball world champ.

(Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:07:10 EST)

Russia, which won the men's gold medal in volleyball at the 2012 Olympic Games will now host the 2022 men's world championships.

Russian biathlon given path to lift suspension

(Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:33:32 EST)

The Russian Biathlon Union, which was relegated to provisional membership in the international union in 2017, was given a new road map to reinstatement that includes extra out-of-competition testing for athletes and cooperating in a WADA investigation.

Calgary voters say no to 2026 Olympics bid

(Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:04:49 EST)

Calgary residents voted Tuesday on whether they wanted to pursue an Olympic bid, and 56 percent of voters chose "no."

USAG estimates it will pay survivors $75M-$150M

(Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:37:57 EST)

USA Gymnastics estimates it will have to pay between $75 million and $150 million to the survivors of sexual assaults by Larry Nassar. The estimate was contained in documents released Thursday showing the scandal's financial impact.

FAQ: Where things stand with USA Gymnastics' governing-body status

(Tue, 6 Nov 2018 07:39:42 EST)

The United States Olympic Committee has filed a complaint initiating proceedings against USA Gymnastics, seeking to revoke USAG's recognition as a national governing body. Here's what we know and don't know up to now.

USOC seeks to revoke USA Gymnastics' status

(Tue, 6 Nov 2018 07:39:16 EST)

The U.S. Olympic Committee is moving to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as the governing body for the sport at the Olympic level.

How swimming champ Stephanie Rice learned to love... kabaddi

(Fri, 9 Nov 2018 11:40:53 EST)

The triple Olympic gold medallist has managed to get her head around the ancient Indian sport for her role as a TV presenter for the Pro Kabaddi League.

A race director's view of the New York City Marathon

(Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:38:30 EST)

Peter Ciaccia has been a force behind the New York City Marathon for 18 years -- and now he's moving on. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at his farewell race.

Desisa, Keitany win New York City Marathon

(Sun, 4 Nov 2018 13:01:10 EST)

Mary Keitany and Lelisa Desisa won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, with Keitany dominating the strong women's field for her fourth victory in the event and Desisa surging ahead of two other runners near the finish line.

The miles, and shoes, it's taken for Desiree Linden and Shalane Flanagan to rule the road

(Fri, 2 Nov 2018 09:28:45 EST)

Up for covering about two million football fields over your career? Desiree Linden and Shalane Flanagan already have that in the books, thank you very much. We dive into their impressive numbers ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon.

A meeting of the champs, U.S. marathoners Shalane Flanagan and Desiree Linden

(Fri, 2 Nov 2018 09:02:22 EST)

Shalane Flanagan and Desiree Linden have crossed paths many times -- and they've encouraged one another while lifting American distance running to new heights. Now they'll both line up at the New York City Marathon, each unsure of what the future holds.

Lawyer: Ex-USAG prez didn't know of indictment

(Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:38:02 EST)

When former USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny was arrested in Tennessee, he wasn't aware he'd been indicted by a Texas grand jury for allegedly tampering with evidence related to the Larry Nassar sexual assault investigation, Penny's attorney said.

Bono resigns from USA Gymnastics after 4 days

(Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:06:38 EST)

Former congresswoman Mary Bono announced Tuesday that she has resigned as interim president and CEO of USA Gymnastics after a tenure of four days.

Brundage letters show desire to curb U.S. protests in '68

(Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:37:24 EST)

Newly revealed correspondence corroborates a belief that Tommie Smith and John Carlos delivered their Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics under threat of expulsion -- a threat that applied to the entire U.S. delegation in Mexico City.

Nigeria women set sights on Tokyo after FIBA success

(Mon, 8 Oct 2018 15:43:49 EST)

Evelyn Akhator, the standout performer for the Nigeria women's basketball team at the recently-concluded FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Spain, has set her sights on another AfroBasket title... and then the Olympics.

Is Kelly Slater's wave the future of Olympic surfing?

(Thu, 4 Oct 2018 10:31:33 EST)

World champion surfer Kelly Slater would say, "yes." And a recent pro contest on his manmade wave just might be the blueprint for Tokyo 2020 and beyond.

Osterman will attempt Tokyo 2020 comeback

(Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:15:41 EST)

Olympic ace Cat Osterman, one of softball's best who retired in 2015, is coming out of retirement with hopes of earning a spot on the U.S. roster for the 2020 Tokyo games.

Egypt's Dina Meshref, Africa's lone table tennis hope

(Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:43:01 EST)

In 2015, before she cracked the ITTF top 100, Egypt's Dina Meshref considered quitting table tennis. Now, at the age of 24, she's Africa's champion, and ranked 43 in the world.

Edwin Moses: WADA must cut ties with IOC to regain trust in sport

(Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:57:39 EST)

The Olympic gold medalist said the WADA's decision was about more than Russian reinstatement; it was about the type of organization the WADA has become. Now, Moses says, it's time for anti-doping leaders to step in and put principles above politics.

WADA reinstates Russia amid wave of protests

(Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:58:20 EST)

The World Anti-Doping Agency's 12-member executive committee voted Thursday to reinstate Russia, ending the nearly three-year suspension of the country's drug-testing program.

Q&A: How Lawson Craddock made being last at Tour de France work for him

(Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:12:31 EST)

He was in an awful wreck on the very first day of the race. He stayed in and finished -- last. But along the way, he gained attention and raised money for a worthy cause.

ESPYS honor Nassar survivors with Ashe award

(Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:05:32 EST)

The "sister survivors" of disgraced doctor Larry Nassar were honored at the 2018 ESPYS with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

Warrior Games competitor Raina Hockenberry has a message for the world

(Wed, 6 Jun 2018 10:35:35 EST)

At first, Navy Master Chief Raina Hockenberry resisted competing in adaptive sports -- but then she realized there was an opportunity to change the perception of wounded warriors. "We are not 'less than,'" she said.

Christina Truesdale: Army, life, balance

(Thu, 7 Jun 2018 11:20:29 EST)

Truesdale was medically retired by the Army with debilitating back pain and a benign spinal tumor. A happenstance glance at a TV in a sushi bar set her on a course to the Warrior Games.