Olympics-Alpine skiing-Goggia and Brignone fired up by 'dream come true' opening ceremony
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italy's Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone said they barely slept on Friday night and were still buzzing after taking part in the Milano Cortina Winter Games opening ceremony in Cortina.
Olympics-Ice hockey-Underdog Italy hope to beat some 'big guys', says forward Purdeller
MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italy's men's ice hockey team will leverage their underdog status to try and surprise more illustrious opponents at the Winter Olympics for even just one win for a potential quarter-final berth, forward Tommy Purdeller said on Saturday.
Olympics-Ice hockey-Germany beat Japan, Canada to begin women's title defence
MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Nicola Hadraschek scored twice as Germany secured their first win of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament, beating Japan 5-2 on Saturday, while defending champions Canada prepared for their delayed Milano Cortina opener against Switzerland.
Olympics-Snowboard-Australian James keeps plans under wraps as he chases first gold
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Australia snowboarder Scotty James is keeping details of his halfpipe plans to himself at the Milano Cortina Games as he chases the gold medal that has eluded him in four Olympics.
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Swiss upstart Von Allmen stuns Odermatt to win downhill gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Swiss young gun Franjo von Allmen produced a stunning descent of the fearsome Stelvio slope to win the Olympic Alpine skiing men's downhill on Saturday as illustrious teammate and race favourite Marco Odermatt missed the podium.
Olympics-Cross-country-Karlsson leads Sweden 1-2 in women's skiathlon
TESERO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Sweden dominated the women's skiathlon in the first cross-country skiing race of the Milano Cortina Games, as Frida Karlsson took gold and compatriot Ebba Andersson clinched the silver medal on Saturday.
Olympics-Biathlon-Don't underestimate Norway, says Dale-Skjevdal on eve of biathlon relay
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Norway's Johannes Dale-Skjevdal says the team's rivals should not underestimate the traditional superpower when the Olympic biathlon competitions get under way on Sunday, despite fans and media talking up the chances of France, Italy and Sweden.
Olympics-Curling-Rock-solid Britain beat Canada to edge closer to playoffs
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat continued their impressive start to the curling mixed doubles competition at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Saturday, securing a 7-5 win over Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman.
Olympics-New IOC chief meets Vance ahead of 2028 L.A. Games
MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee described the presence of U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Italy's Winter Games as a great sign of U.S. commitment to the Olympic movement, noting that Vance had met the IOC's new boss for the first time.
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Italy's Brignone still unsure about Sunday downhill
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italy's Federica Brignone said she would decide later on Saturday whether to compete in the downhill race in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday, in the first women's alpine skiing event at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
