NHL weighs Olympic participation after Sochi
The NHL has not decided on future player participation in the Olympics beyond Sochi and warns of possible security issues that could derail travel. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly cites a long midseason break and potential impact on team momentum, while NHLPA and organizers monitor safety and logistics for the Games.
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Napier chose bio chemistry over bobsled for Sochi fate
Former U.S. Olympic bobsledder John Napier, once seen as a Sochi medal contender, now studies biochemistry at Florida Southern College and competes in water skiing. He joined the National Guard in 2007, served in Afghanistan, returned to bobsledding, but retired after two unfulfilling seasons. He contemplates becoming a chiropractor and remains proud of his military service and football of life.
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Schenectady
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Sochi Olympics on the world stage amid security surge
As Sochi readies to host the 2014 Winter Games, Putin promotes Russia's prestige while facing terrorism warnings and a $51 billion price tag. Security forces number over 50 000 with naval ships and drones, amid Western protests over a gay rights law and IOC rules.
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Guatemala
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Black Sea
Sochi
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South Korea
Austria
Riviera
International Olympic Committee
Alex Ovechkin
Sidney Crosby
NHL
Shaun White
Yuna Kim
Mikaela Shiffrin
Norway
United States
Canada
Germany
Vancouver
Ovechkin
Lola Jones
Lauryn Williams
U.S
Vanessa Mae
Thailand
Caucasus
Dagestan
Volgograd
Olympic Park
Krasnaya Polyana
Austria loses its top star at Sochi Alpine Games
Austria skis with no main medal hope as Hannes Reichelt withdraws after a back operation in Innsbruck following a World Cup downhill win at Kitzbuehel. Replacement Joachim Puchner joins a 12 man Olympic squad as Reichelt ends his season. Vonn sidelined by leg injury. NBC coverage plans for the Games.
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Innsbruck
Kitzbuehel
Aksel Lund Svindal
Bode Miller
Mathias Berthold
Marcel Hirscher
Hannes
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