• VPR COVERAGE

    • Demong Carries U.S. Flag In Closing Ceremony

      Demong Carries U.S. Flag In Closing Ceremony

      March 1, 2010

      At the closing ceremony of the Olympic yesterday, Vermontville, New York's Billy Demong was the U.S. flag bearer. But he also carried the banner as the first U.S. Olympic champion in Nordic sports.

    • Norwich Honors Hannah Kearney For Olympic Gold

      Norwich Honors Hannah Kearney For Olympic Gold

      February 26, 2010

      Today was a day of celebration in Norwich, where Olympic gold medalist Hannah Kearney got a hometown hero's welcome.

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    • Bill Demong Wins Gold Medal

      Bill Demong Wins Gold Medal

      February 26, 2010

      The United States won their first ever gold medal in the Nordic sports when Billy Demong of Vermontville, New York and Johnny Spillane finished with gold and silver in a Nordic combined large hill competition.

    • Interview: Patrick Garrity From Vancouver

      Interview: Patrick Garrity From Vancouver

      February 25, 2010

      We've been checking with Patrick Garrity of the Burlington Free Press from Vancouver during these 2010 Olympics and now that they're almost over we're catching up with him once more. This time, we talk hockey.

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    • Newell Races In Men’s Cross Country Relay

      Newell Races In Men’s Cross Country Relay

      February 25, 2010

      Shaftsbury's Andy Newell took part in the men's cross country 4 by 10 kilometer relay. But it was a disappointing run for the American team, they came in 13th, that's next to last place.

    • Nordic Combined Takes Silver Medal

      Nordic Combined Takes Silver Medal

      February 24, 2010

      It was a great day for the U.S. Nordic Combined team, winning their first ever medal - a silver. Austria won the gold.

    • Cross Country Skiers Have Strong Finish

      Cross Country Skiers Have Strong Finish

      February 23, 2010

      Local cross country skiers had a strong day yesterday in Olympic competition in Vancouver. The men and women's team sprint finals took place in warm weather, around 50 degrees, some spectators were wearing short-sleeved shirts.  

    • Parade Friday For Gold Medalist Hannah Kearney

      February 23, 2010

      Vermont Olympic gold medalist Hannah Kearney will be honored with a hometown parade. Friday's parade will start in Hanover and end in Kearney's hometown of Norwich.

    • United States' Johnny Spillane, silver, left, and United States' Bill Demong, gold right, celebrate after the Men's Nordic Combined Individual event from the large hill at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Thursday, Feb. 2
      United States' Johnny Spillane, silver, left, and United States' Bill Demong, gold right, celebrate after the Men's Nordic Combined Individual event from the large hill at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Thursday, Feb. 2

      United States' Johnny Spillane, silver, left, and United States' Bill Demong, gold right, celebrate after the Men's Nordic Combined Individual event from the large hill at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Thursday, Feb. 2

      Lindsey Vonn of the United States races to the finish of the downhill portion of the Women's super combined Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
      Lindsey Vonn of the United States races to the finish of the downhill portion of the Women's super combined Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

      Lindsey Vonn of the United States races to the finish of the downhill portion of the Women's super combined Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

      Shaun White of the USA competes in the men's halfpipe final at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky
      Shaun White of the USA competes in the men's halfpipe final at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky

      Shaun White of the USA competes in the men's halfpipe final at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky

      Torah Bright of Australia, center celebrates becoming Olympic champion with runner up, Hannah Teter of the USA, left and third placed Kelly Clark of the USA, right, in the women's snowboard halfpipe Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
      Torah Bright of Australia, center celebrates becoming Olympic champion with runner up, Hannah Teter of the USA, left and third placed Kelly Clark of the USA, right, in the women's snowboard halfpipe Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

      Torah Bright of Australia, center celebrates becoming Olympic champion with runner up, Hannah Teter of the USA, left and third placed Kelly Clark of the USA, right, in the women's snowboard halfpipe Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

      Kelly Clark of the USA finishes her final run to win bronze medal in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
      Kelly Clark of the USA finishes her final run to win bronze medal in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

      Kelly Clark of the USA finishes her final run to win bronze medal in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

      Silver medal winning US team, from left, United States' Brett Camerota, United States' Todd Lodwick, United States' Johnny Spillane and United States' Bill Demong celebrate. AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky
      Silver medal winning US team, from left, United States' Brett Camerota, United States' Todd Lodwick, United States' Johnny Spillane and United States' Bill Demong celebrate. AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky

      Silver medal winning US team, from left, United States' Brett Camerota, United States' Todd Lodwick, United States' Johnny Spillane and United States' Bill Demong celebrate. AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky

      Gold medalist Bode Miller of the United States reacts during the flower ceremony of the Men's super-combined at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
      Gold medalist Bode Miller of the United States reacts during the flower ceremony of the Men's super-combined at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

      Gold medalist Bode Miller of the United States reacts during the flower ceremony of the Men's super-combined at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

      Canada's Ryan Getzlaf, left, celebrates after scoring past Russia's goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20) in the first period of a men's quarterfinal round ice hockey game. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson
      Canada's Ryan Getzlaf, left, celebrates after scoring past Russia's goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20) in the first period of a men's quarterfinal round ice hockey game. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

      Canada's Ryan Getzlaf, left, celebrates after scoring past Russia's goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20) in the first period of a men's quarterfinal round ice hockey game. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

      Nikolay Morilov, right, from Russia, leads the pack out of the start of the Men's Cross Country team sprint freestyle final in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
      Nikolay Morilov, right, from Russia, leads the pack out of the start of the Men's Cross Country team sprint freestyle final in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

      Nikolay Morilov, right, from Russia, leads the pack out of the start of the Men's Cross Country team sprint freestyle final in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

      Sweden's Marcus Hellner, right, skis ahead of France's Emmanuel Jonnier, center, and Czech Republic's Martin Koukal on the last leg of the Men's 4x10k relay Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky
      Sweden's Marcus Hellner, right, skis ahead of France's Emmanuel Jonnier, center, and Czech Republic's Martin Koukal on the last leg of the Men's 4x10k relay Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky

      Sweden's Marcus Hellner, right, skis ahead of France's Emmanuel Jonnier, center, and Czech Republic's Martin Koukal on the last leg of the Men's 4x10k relay Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky

      A volunteer looks into the fog prior to the women's snowboard cross on Cypress Mountain at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)
      A volunteer looks into the fog prior to the women's snowboard cross on Cypress Mountain at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

      A volunteer looks into the fog prior to the women's snowboard cross on Cypress Mountain at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

      Lindsey Jacobellis of the USA during the ladies snowboardcross qualifications at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
      Lindsey Jacobellis of the USA during the ladies snowboardcross qualifications at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

      Lindsey Jacobellis of the USA during the ladies snowboardcross qualifications at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

      Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada, center celebrates becoming Olympic moguls champion nest to runner up Dale Begg-Smith of Australia, left and Bryon Wilson of the USA, right, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)
      Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada, center celebrates becoming Olympic moguls champion nest to runner up Dale Begg-Smith of Australia, left and Bryon Wilson of the USA, right, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

      Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada, center celebrates becoming Olympic moguls champion nest to runner up Dale Begg-Smith of Australia, left and Bryon Wilson of the USA, right, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

      The track is reflected on the helmet of Armin Zoeggeler of Italy as he gets ready to start the third run of the men's singles luge event. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Krupa)
      The track is reflected on the helmet of Armin Zoeggeler of Italy as he gets ready to start the third run of the men's singles luge event. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Krupa)

      The track is reflected on the helmet of Armin Zoeggeler of Italy as he gets ready to start the third run of the men's singles luge event. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Krupa)

      USA goalie Ryan Miller reaches back to catch a puck during men's ice hockey practice at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
      USA goalie Ryan Miller reaches back to catch a puck during men's ice hockey practice at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

      USA goalie Ryan Miller reaches back to catch a puck during men's ice hockey practice at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

      Bode Miller of the United States reacts after completing the Men's downhill at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
      Bode Miller of the United States reacts after completing the Men's downhill at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

      Bode Miller of the United States reacts after completing the Men's downhill at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

      United States' Elizabeth Stephen carries teammate Morgan Arritola on her shoulders after the Women's 10k Cross Country race at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
      United States' Elizabeth Stephen carries teammate Morgan Arritola on her shoulders after the Women's 10k Cross Country race at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

      United States' Elizabeth Stephen carries teammate Morgan Arritola on her shoulders after the Women's 10k Cross Country race at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

      Shinsuke Tamaya of Japan is stopped by a pile of foam at the finish area during a training run for the men's skeleton at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
      Shinsuke Tamaya of Japan is stopped by a pile of foam at the finish area during a training run for the men's skeleton at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

      Shinsuke Tamaya of Japan is stopped by a pile of foam at the finish area during a training run for the men's skeleton at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

      Gold medalist in women's moguls Hannah Kearney of the USA reacts during the medal ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
      Gold medalist in women's moguls Hannah Kearney of the USA reacts during the medal ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

      Gold medalist in women's moguls Hannah Kearney of the USA reacts during the medal ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

      Olympic champion in women's moguls Hannah Kearney of the USA, left and third placed Shannon Bahrke of the USA, right on the podium during a flower ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 13, 2010. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
      Olympic champion in women's moguls Hannah Kearney of the USA, left and third placed Shannon Bahrke of the USA, right on the podium during a flower ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 13, 2010. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

      Olympic champion in women's moguls Hannah Kearney of the USA, left and third placed Shannon Bahrke of the USA, right on the podium during a flower ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 13, 2010. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

      Lowell Bailey of the U.S. collapses on the finish line after the men's 10 km biathlon sprint event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini
      Lowell Bailey of the U.S. collapses on the finish line after the men's 10 km biathlon sprint event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

      Lowell Bailey of the U.S. collapses on the finish line after the men's 10 km biathlon sprint event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

      Snowboarder Kelly Clark, left of the United States attends the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place, Friday February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. AP Photo/John Gichigi, Pool
      Snowboarder Kelly Clark, left of the United States attends the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place, Friday February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. AP Photo/John Gichigi, Pool

      Snowboarder Kelly Clark, left of the United States attends the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place, Friday February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. AP Photo/John Gichigi, Pool

      USA's Jeremy Abbott practices at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
      USA's Jeremy Abbott practices at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

      USA's Jeremy Abbott practices at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

      Raindrops fall on a window at the Main Press Center at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
      Raindrops fall on a window at the Main Press Center at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

      Raindrops fall on a window at the Main Press Center at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

      The new U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team from left; Hannah Teter, Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Shaun White, Louie Vito, and Scott Lago stand before the beginning of a news conference after they were announced at the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix finals
      The new U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team from left; Hannah Teter, Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Shaun White, Louie Vito, and Scott Lago stand before the beginning of a news conference after they were announced at the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix finals

      The new U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team from left; Hannah Teter, Gretchen Bleiler, Kelly Clark, Shaun White, Louie Vito, and Scott Lago stand before the beginning of a news conference after they were announced at the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix finals

      Athletes work out at the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
      Athletes work out at the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

      Athletes work out at the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

      The downtown skyline is seen in the early morning hours at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez
      The downtown skyline is seen in the early morning hours at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez

      The downtown skyline is seen in the early morning hours at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez

      Female Biathlon athletes train in heavy snowfall at the Biathlon track at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus
      Female Biathlon athletes train in heavy snowfall at the Biathlon track at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus

      Female Biathlon athletes train in heavy snowfall at the Biathlon track at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus

      U.S. biathlete Tim Burke takes aim during a training session at the biathlon track at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
      U.S. biathlete Tim Burke takes aim during a training session at the biathlon track at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

      U.S. biathlete Tim Burke takes aim during a training session at the biathlon track at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

      Hannah Kearney, of Norwich, Vt., skis through the women's Mogul Olympic Trials skiing course in Steamboat Springs, Colorado AP Photo/Nathan Bilow
      Hannah Kearney, of Norwich, Vt., skis through the women's Mogul Olympic Trials skiing course in Steamboat Springs, Colorado AP Photo/Nathan Bilow

      Hannah Kearney, of Norwich, Vt., skis through the women's Mogul Olympic Trials skiing course in Steamboat Springs, Colorado AP Photo/Nathan Bilow

      Cross country skiing competitor Andy Newell, AP Charles Rex Arbogast
      Cross country skiing competitor Andy Newell, AP Charles Rex Arbogast

      Cross country skiing competitor Andy Newell, AP Charles Rex Arbogast

      Pierre Ochs of France, goes airborne during a practice session at the Cypress Mountain snowboard and freestyle ski venue during a training session AP Photo/Odd Andersen
      Pierre Ochs of France, goes airborne during a practice session at the Cypress Mountain snowboard and freestyle ski venue during a training session AP Photo/Odd Andersen

      Pierre Ochs of France, goes airborne during a practice session at the Cypress Mountain snowboard and freestyle ski venue during a training session AP Photo/Odd Andersen

      USA's curler Chris Plys plays a guitar on the roof of the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
      USA's curler Chris Plys plays a guitar on the roof of the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

      USA's curler Chris Plys plays a guitar on the roof of the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

  • NPR Olympics Coverage

    • Russian President Seeks Heads Over Olympic Woes

      March 2, 2010

      Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is not pleased with his country's medal tally at the Winter Olympics. Medvedev said the members of the Russian Olympic committee should resign, and if the officials don't want to step down, he said, "We shall help them."

    • Next Winter Olympic Spot: Sochi, Russia

      March 2, 2010

      The Winter Olympics will next be held in the resort town of Sochi, Russia. Travel agent Slava Shirokov says he is already getting travel inquiries. He talks about sochi's attractions and what visitors can expect when they arrive in the "Russian Riviera."

    • Hockey: Canada Wins Gold, Beats U.S. 3-2 In OT

      March 1, 2010

      The big game lived up to the hype. Canada need overtime to beat the United States to win the gold medal in men's hockey at the Winter Games. It's a fitting end to the Vancouver Olympics for Team Canada which won a record 14 gold medals during the games.

    • Games Over: Vancouver Extinguishes Olympic Flame

      March 3, 2010

      The Vancouver Winter Olympics closed Sunday night with a ceremony celebrating the home country — quirks and all. It was one big indoor party with 60,000 people, including 2,600 athletes attending. International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said they were "excellent and very friendly games."

    • Team Canada Beats Team USA In Hockey

      March 1, 2010

      Team Canada vs. Team USA — it's the gold medal hockey game, and a rematch of historic proportions. NPR's Guy Raz talks to NPR's Martin Kaste, who is on the raucous streets of Vancouver.

    • U.S. Breaks Medal Record; Hockey Team In Gold Game

      February 27, 2010

      So these won't be remembered as the Vonn-couver Olympics after all. It's looking like they will belong to the entire U.S. delegation instead.

    • Snowboarder's Liver Transplant Revs 'New Engine'

      March 1, 2010

      Snowboarder Chris Klug's career almost ended after the 1998 Olympics because of liver disease. But he got a transplant a decade ago, and went on to take a bronze medal in 2002 — likely the only Olympic medal won by a transplant recipient. Now, Klug is back once again for the Vancouver games.

    • In Hockey, The U.S. Is Right. Why Is Canada Left?

      February 27, 2010

      Attentive Olympic spectators may notice that most Canadian hockey players shoot left-handed, while U.S. players tend to shoot from the right. How did that happen?

    • Discovering The Michael Jordan Of Curling

      February 26, 2010

      The undefeated Canadian men's team plays Norway for the curling gold medal on Saturday. By all accounts, Canada has the best curler — some say the best ever. In fact, an opponent recently called Kevin Martin "the Michael Jordan of curling." But can even that comparison get a curling newbie excited about the sport of sliding stones on ice?

    • Vancouver Is An Olympic Wipeout For Russians

      March 1, 2010

      Expectations were high for Russian athletes in Vancouver, but an underwhelming showing has left Russians at home full of disappointment and shock — and looking to 2014, when Russia will host the Winter Olympics.