Online, a Diverse Winter Olympics. But on the Ground?The early social media darlings have been a racially diverse group, which has contrasted with the overwhelmingly white population of athletes at the Games.
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… Read MoreHow the Westminster Dog Show Got Its NameAn “organization of gentlemen” struggled to agree on a name for their new club. They settled on the name of the hotel that housed their favorite bar.
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… Read MoreFor Olympic Figure Skaters, a New Meaning to Morning RoutineAthletes are using sunlamps and other methods to adjust to competing in the morning instead of the evening. All to accommodate NBC’s broadcast schedule.
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… Read MoreIn Guam, Soccer Powerbroker Is Accused of Wielding Influence Despite BanAccording to an affidavit, a soccer official banned for life after pleading guilty to receiving nearly $1 million in bribes lobbied voters to elect his handpicked replacement.
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… Read MoreN.H.L.’s Retreat from the Olympics Makes Russia a Hockey FavoriteWith N.H.L. players unavailable, the team from Russia, built almost entirely from two K.H.L. squads, may have its best chance for Olympic gold since it last won, in 1992.
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