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USA-Canada hockey rivalry continues in Sochi

The USA men's hockey team faces off against Canada on Friday in Sochi. Pioneer Press reporter Brian Murphy joins us live from the arena.
by Brian Murphy

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'Loser Keeps Bieber' billboard puts a humorous hockey twist on US vs. Canada

'Loser Keeps Bieber' billboard puts a humorous hockey twist on US vs. Canada

Sure, a chance to play in Sunday's gold medal game is at stake when the men's hockey teams from the U.S. and Canada face off Friday in Sochi. But while Olympics glory is up for grabs, a shipping company in Skokie, Ill., has pushed the stakes even higher -- with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
by Mark Memmott

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Canada women's hockey team wins gold in overtime against U.S.

Canada women's hockey team wins gold in overtime against U.S.

The Canadian women's hockey team has beaten the United States for the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Americans led 2-to-nothing late in the game, but Canada tied it and won the game 3-to-2 in overtime.
by The Associated Press

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Seeing Sochi Day 14: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 14: Our favorite Olympics photos

Canada won the gold medal in women's Olympic curling Thursday, beating Sweden 6-3 and avenging a loss to the Swedes in the final at the Vancouver Games in 2010. Athletes also competed in other sports on the rinks, tracks and slopes in Sochi Thursday; here are our favorite photos from the action.

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US women go for hockey gold vs. archrival Canada

US women go for hockey gold vs. archrival Canada

After losing to Canada in the preliminary round, the United States women's hockey team gathered for a film session that was lengthier and more pointed than any previous one the players could remember.
by The Associated Press

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Seeing Sochi Day 13: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 13: Our favorite Olympics photos

On Wednesday in Sochi, the US' Ted Ligety won gold in the giant slalom, and the Finnish men's hockey team knocked the Russians, a favorite to medal, out of the tournament.

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Finnished! Russian hockey team bounced out of Olympics

Finnished! Russian hockey team bounced out of Olympics

No, this isn't exactly a "do you believe in miracles?" bit of history for Finland, but its men's hockey team just produced a moment-to-remember at the Sochi Games.
by Mark Memmott

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Does U.S. lead Winter Olympics, or does Germany?

Does U.S. lead Winter Olympics, or does Germany?

Interesting patterns in the distribution of medals have taken shape as the Sochi Games enter their final days. The U.S. athletes have proven to be adept at either finishing third - or winning it all.

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USA's Ted Ligety wins gold in giant slalom

USA's Ted Ligety wins gold in giant slalom

Ligety is the only American skier so far to win gold in Sochi. The USA's chances for skiing glory have been hampered by the absence of women's star Lindsey Vonn, who is injured.
by Mark Memmott

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Seeing Sochi, Day 12: Our favorite Olympics photographs

Seeing Sochi, Day 12: Our favorite Olympics photographs

There was action today on the alpine and Nordic skiing courses, ski jump hills, the hockey and speed skating arenas, and snowboard cross and halfpipe venues. These are some of our favorite photos of the day.

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