Could Be A Huge Day For U.S. Athletes
Of all the 17 days on the 2010 Winter Olympics schedule, this one might bring the most headlines for the United States. We’re not talking about…
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White Delivers Third Gold Of Historic U.S. Day
Posted by Ralph Routon He apparently doesn’t want to be called “Flying Tomato” anymore. Some are now calling U.S. snowboarder Shaun…
Continue ReadingAlpine Ski Schedule Revised; Vonn’s First Race Is Wednesday
Olympic organizers and international ski federation officials have just announced an updated schedule for events at Whistler. The men’s…
Continue ReadingChan, Abbott Struggle In Men’s Short Program
Patrick Chan and Jeremy Abbott, whose figure skating paths have respectively taken them in and out of Colorado Springs, discovered Tuesday night that…
Continue ReadingFrom Crystola To Vancouver, Corb Lund Plays On
It’s not all about events and medals here in Vancouver. With tens of thousands filling the streets every night, there’s an audience for…
Continue ReadingRichard Quincy, From CC Hockey To Lindsey Vonn
Posted by Ralph Routon Richard Quincy knows all about helping athletes recover from injuries as soon and completely as possible. He did that for a…
Continue ReadingShani Davis Brings U.S. Gold In 1,000 Speed Skating
Posted by Ralph RoutonShani Davis, who had made more noise with his mouth and his negativism than with his skates in the early days of the 2010…
Continue ReadingDon’t Come To Canada Looking For Cheap Beer
Posted by Ralph Routon Sometimes the Winter Olympics can come close to filling a 24-hour day, but occasionally there’s a chance for the working…
Continue ReadingVonn, Mancuso Sweep Gold And Silver In Ladies Downhill
Posted by Ralph Routon You could say Lindsey Vonn has been lucky at the 2010 Winter Olympics, and you’d be right. But it took more than luck…
Continue ReadingVonn, Mancuso Give U.S. 1-2 Lead In Ladies Downhill
Lindsey Vonn of Vail has just finished a dramatic run down the Whistler Creekside ladies downhill course, taking the lead away from fellow American…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs, Meet Patrick Chan
Patrick Chan might not be a familiar name around Colorado Springs, at least not yet. But that could change in the next few days. Chan, the Canadian…
Continue ReadingOTC Staff Helped Speedskater To Medal
The Seattle Times gives a shout-out to Colorado Springs and the USOC training facility medical personnel for helping to bring J.R. Celski back from a…
Continue ReadingWin A Breakfast With Good Morning Colorado
Deb’s Coffee House in Old Colorado City and Panera Bread are teaming up with Good Morning Colorado to give you and seven friends a free…
Continue ReadingLuge Events On, But With A Lower Start
Posted by Ralph Routon Yes, there will be luge events at the 2010 Winter Olympics, starting Saturday as scheduled at the Whistler Sliding Center with…
Continue ReadingJust In: Ski Events Put Off, A Big Break For Vonn
No news was definitely the best news Saturday for U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Because of continuing weather issues and the…
Continue ReadingBig Break For Vonn: Women’s Ski Event Delayed
Posted by Ralph Routon No news was definitely the best news Saturday for U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Because of continuing…
Continue ReadingColo. Springs Senator Wants Religious Bill Of Rights For Schools
DENVER (AP) – A Republican state lawmaker wants to make sure that students and teachers can express their religious beliefs in public schools.…
Continue ReadingOlympic Organizers Ponder Next Action After Luger’s Death
Posted by Ralph Routon on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM A visibly shaken Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, confirmed…
Continue ReadingLet The Games Begin
Posted by Ralph Routon on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 8:56 AM Finally, we (almost) don’t have to talk and write about preparations and anticipation…
Continue ReadingFamiliar Face: Forsberg
Posted by Ralph Routon on Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 11:18 AM I’m walking into the Main Media Center this morning, not sure what will be next on the…
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