Where did sport of curling originate? Centuries before Olympics debut

Nations vie for men’s and women’s gold in a sport that has developed a cult following since its Olympics debut. It traces back to the 16th Century.

Bobsled costs are skyrocketing. Can the U.S. keep up in a bedrock Olympic sport?

You think everyday items have gotten more expensive in recent years? Imagine how much it costs to send a bobsled around the world.

US skier protests women’s exclusion from Olympic sport while cheering for brother at Milan Cortina

TESERO, Italy (AP) — U.S. team skier Annika Malacinski attended the Nordic combined at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday to cheer for her younger brother. And protest. Annika came from her training base in Norway to watch brother Niklas finish 13th in his Olympic debut.

The Winter Olympics get 8 new events, including the first new sport in decades

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

Italian broadcaster’s sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash

Paolo Petrecca has resigned as head of the sports division of Italian state broadcaster RAI, the company said on Thursday, two weeks after his error-ridden commentary at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony triggered a revolt among its journalists.

After Vonn’s Winter Olympics crash, sports stars explain what it’s like to be injured on a global stage

Those who watched Lindsey Vonn’s crash during the women’s downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo a week ago will never forget it. Whether live from the foot of the Olimpia delle Tofane course or via a screen,

Bagpipers play at Olympic curling in homage to sport's Scottish heritage — but they're Italian

The Milan Cortina Winter Games bring Scottish tradition to Olympic curling with a pipe band made up of Italians.