Peng Shuai says sex assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding'
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”
Shaun White retiring, says Winter Olympic Games will be final competition
Snowboarder Shaun White plans to retire from the sport he put on the international map after the halfpipe medal round next week.
Photos: Winter Olympic Games 2022 opening ceremony in Beijing
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony had a fiery conclusion Friday, when the Olympic flame was placed inside a giant snowflake. Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier declared the Games open during a ceremony heavy on ice-blue tones and winter imagery.
Chisholm native, curler John Shuster to carry Team USA flag at Opening Ceremonies
If you’re watching the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Beijing Friday, a very familiar face will be holding the flag for Team USA, and he’s a Minnesota native.
Olympic athletes concerned 'Winter' is disappearing from Winter Games
Olympic athletes in Alpine skiing and other outdoor sports dependent on snow are worried as they see winters disappearing.
2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
Minneapolis protest calls for boycott of Olympics over China's human rights abuses
A protest Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis called into question China's record on human rights ahead of the Winter Olympics next week in Beijing.
U.S. Women’s Hockey Team gets send-off in Blaine, heads to Beijing for Olympics
The U.S. Women's Hockey Team got a send-off from friends and family on Monday as it left Schwan Super Rink in Blaine to head to the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Ahead of Olympics, Beijing district orders mass COVID-19 testing
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
US Olympians 100% vaccinated, chief medical officer says
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
Beijing Olympics tickets will only be available to 'spectators from selected groups,' organizers say
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Omicron tests China's ability to hold Olympics with 'zero-tolerance' COVID-19 policy
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
Suni Lee reveals she's received 'so much hate' over relationship with USC football player
Suni Lee made history at the Tokyo Olympics over the summer, but back at home, she's receiving "so much hate" over her relationship with USC football player Jaylin Smith.
USA versus Canada exhibition at Xcel Energy Center canceled due to COVID-19
Officials with USA Hockey announced that Monday night’s exhibition between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Canada at Xcel Energy Center has been canceled due to concerns with COVID-19.
How Beijing became the first city in Olympic history to host both Winter, Summer games
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the United States with others likely to follow.
Beijing Winter Olympics: US announces diplomatic boycott of games
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.
U.S. Women's Hockey Team hosting Canada Dec. 20 at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold announced on Tuesday from the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine that the U.S. Women’s National Team will play Canada on Dec. 20 at Xcel Energy Center.