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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada perform during the ice dance free program.

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Canadians Burn Up The Ice, Shib Sibs Win Bronze In 'Incredible' Ice Dance Final

2:19pm February 20, 2018

by Bill Chappell

"This was an incredible ice-dance event," Maia Shibutani said of a competition marked by high scores and high drama — and an electric program by Canadian legends Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.

The Louisville Cardinals celebrate after they won the 2013 NCAA men's basketball national championship against Michigan. On Tuesday, the NCAA upheld its 2017 ruling that Louisville must vacate its records from 2011 to 2015, including its national title.

Louisville Must Vacate Its 2013 National Title After NCAA Upholds Ruling

2:15pm February 20, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The men's basketball program must abide by last year's ruling, which vacates the team's records from 2011 to 2015 — including its only men's national championship in the past three decades.

Seun Adigun (right) and Akuoma Omeoga, from the Nigerian women's bobsled team, wave after an Olympic heat on February 20.

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So How Excited Is Nigeria About Its History-Making Women's Bobsled Team?

12:41pm February 20, 2018

by Linus Unah

Well, maybe not quite as excited as the U.S. seems to be.

Aleksandr Krushelnitckii, seen here competing with his teammate and wife Anastasia Bryzgalova, has tested positive for a banned substance, the Olympic Athletes from Russia says. The pair won a bronze medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Russian Curler's 'B' Sample Confirms Doping Result; Bronze Medal In Jeopardy

7:44am February 20, 2018

by Bill Chappell

"We express our sincere regret over the fact of this incident," the Olympic Athletes from Russia team says. The team says it will investigate, to see how a banned drug came to be in his system.

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Speedskating Primer: Long Track Vs. Short Track

7:26am February 20, 2018

by Melissa Block

When it comes to speedskating, South Koreans love short track. The Dutch are masters of long track. Two previous Olympic medalists talk about the thrill and pain of speedskating.

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Skaters compete in the 1,500-meter women's short track. The ice for short track speedskating is thicker and warmer than long track ice. Hockey ice is warmer still.

The Experts Known As 'Ice Meisters' Create Perfect Olympic Skating Surfaces

8:05pm February 19, 2018

by Melissa Block

They're not the Zamboni drivers. These skilled technicians know how to make ice for figure skating, speedskating, hockey and curling — each requiring different temperatures, textures and hardness.

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LeBron James warms up prior to the NBA All-Star Game at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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Laura Ingraham Told LeBron James To Shut Up And Dribble; He Went To The Hoop

6:30pm February 19, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The Fox News host sought to rebuke the NBA All-Star for "talking politics." James said the flap created awareness on the NBA's "best weekend": "I get to sit up here and talk about social injustice."

CHICAGO - Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) approaches Chicago Blackhawks fans who were racially taunting him. (Jeff Haynes/AP Photo)

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Chicago Fans Bounced For Racist Taunts Aimed At Capitals' Devante Smith-Pelly

5:48pm February 19, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

Four Chicago Blackhawks fans were ejected from their home arena for racially taunting a black player from the visiting Washington Capitals.

Idaho Ski Club Postcard

4:49pm February 19, 2018

by Kirk Siegler

Chic ski resorts may seem the natural destination for downhill enthusiasts. Years ago, North America sprouted many little volunteer run ski clubs like Bald Mountain in Idaho.

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U.S. Gun Sales Reach Record Levels In 2012

Why The AR-15?

12:37pm February 19, 2018

After every mass shooting, a few words are repeated over and over: Thoughts. Prayers. AR-15.