2 members of punk group Pussy Riot held in Sochi
Written by NATALIYA VASILYEVA, Associated Press
UPDATE: 2 members of punk group Pussy Riot released
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — A member of the punk group Pussy Riot said she and one of her bandmates were detained Tuesday while walking in downtown Sochi, the host city of the Winter Olympics.
NHL won't discuss 2018 Winter Games while in Sochi
Written by LARRY LAGE, AP Hockey Writer
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The possibility of the NHL players competing in the 2018 Olympics won't be discussed by the league during the Sochi Games.
Irving validates All-Star starting nod, wins MVP
Written by BRETT MARTEL, AP Sports Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kyrie Irving validated the fan vote and offered a glimpse of how good he can be when surrounded by first-rate players.
No. 22 Ohio State shuts down Illinois, 48-39
Written by DAVID MERCER, Associated Press
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ohio State trailed by three at halftime, and coach Thad Matta told the Buckeyes he thought they would find a way to win.
Unbeaten men's hockey teams prepare for big finish
Written by GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Canada, Sweden and the U.S. men all made it through the first week of the Olympic hockey tournament without a loss. Their reward is an extra day off before the medal chase begins.
Thick fog causes delays at Sochi Olympics
Written by MATTIAS KAREN, AP Sports Writer
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Thick fog lingering over the mountains Monday caused the biggest weather disruptions of the Sochi Olympics so far, with a biathlon race and a snowboard event both postponed until Tuesday.
Many questions facing NFL after bullying report
Written by ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football Writer
Now that the NFL knows the scope of the racially charged Miami Dolphins bullying scandal, the league has been left to grapple with what its next steps should be.
Axford takes over for Perez as Indians closer
Written by JOE KAY, AP Baseball Writer
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — John Axford won't be helping the hitters anymore.