Science, not muscle, driving many Olympic wins
Written by ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Nineteen-year-old Slovakian luger Josef Petrulak competed in the Sochi Olympics in a 22-year-old sled. That's right: His sled is three years older than he is. His German rivals get a new sled every year, designed by BMW and calibrated to whoosh faster, smoother and smarter every season.
US delegation member calls Olympic trip 'humbling'
Written by JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — A member of the U.S. Olympic delegation sent to Sochi by President Barack Obama said Thursday she witnessed no backlash over the inclusion of homosexuals in the group as an apparent protest over anti-gay laws in Russia.
OF Brantley signs 4-year extension with Indians
Written by JOE KAY, AP Baseball Writer
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have signed outfielder Michael Brantley to a four-year, $25 million contract extension that avoids arbitration and gives him a prominent place in the team's future.
Cavaliers rally past Pistons for 93-89 win
Written by NOAH TRISTER, AP Sports Writer
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Kyrie Irving's last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland — and the Cavaliers' longest winning streak since LeBron James left.
Ligety likes his progress entering super-combined
Written by ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Ted Ligety, Alexis Pinturault and the other medal favorites will get one last training session in Thursday for the Olympic super-combined a day later.
Maze, Gisin win gold in women's Olympic downhill
Written by FRED LIEF, AP Sports Writer
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The gold market enjoyed big gains at the Sochi Olympics on Wednesday, getting an unexpected boost from the women's downhill.
NASCAR's Patrick reacts to Petty's criticism
Written by DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR driver Danica Patrick is responding to Hall of Famer Richard Petty's criticism.
IOC: Bobsled track worker has broken legs
Written by TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — An Olympic track worker struck by a bobsled broke both his legs and may have a concussion, IOC officials said Thursday.