Olympic glitches mar Vancouver Games with weather and tickets
The Vancouver 2010 Games faced a series of mishaps from a malfunctioning torch and snowy chaos to canceled tickets and postponed events. Despite standout moments like Alexandre Bilodeau's Canadian gold, disruptions forced refunds and plan changes as organizers work to calm public outcry.
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Canadian snowboarder Maelle Ricker wins welcome gold at Vancouver
Maelle Ricker claimed Canada's second gold at the Vancouver Games in snowboard cross, delivering a bright moment amid delayed qualifying due to rain and fog. The day also featured Germany sweeping luge titles, Lee Sang Hwa's 500m speed skating upset for Korea, and multiple biathlon podiums amid starting-line mistakes.
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Belarus-bound hockey player Kolosov aims for Olympic debut
Kolesov, a 23 year old former RoughRiders player, earned a provisional Belarus Olympic spot and will compete in Vancouver after joining the Grand Rapids Griffins. He expressed excitement and noted his need to sharpen his overall game for national team impact.
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Solon edges Regina in overtime for 82-78 regional win
Solon outlasted Iowa City Regina 82-78 in overtime at Solon High School in a Class 2A regional quarterfinal. Hailee Michel hit go ahead free throws with seven seconds left after a technical foul, and Danielle Herdliska added two late free throws as Solon improved to 16-7 and advanced to a semifinal vs Camanche. Regina, led by Ali Browning with 23 points, ended 18-5.
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Top 3A rivals ready as regional playoffs open
No. 2 Waukon hosts Decorah and No. 9 Marion welcomes Benton Community in 3A regional openers. Coach quotes stress focus on opponents, with Marion’s Morgan Paige tallying 43 points in a prior Benton win. Cedar Rapids Prairie visits Cedar Rapids Washington in the lone area 4A quarterfinal.
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Cowboys visit Cyclones in a bounce-back Big 12 tilt
Oklahoma State visits Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum with OSU riding momentum and ISU seeking a win after four straight losses. Craig Brackins needs four rebounds to crack ISU's top ten, after posting 18 points and 10 boards at Kansas. Next ISU game vs Texas A&M is Saturday at 3 p.m.
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