Bode Miller was considered the prerace favorite, but didn’t come close to the way he skied during practice runs.
Olympics
Photos show Putin probably missed Olympic rings glitch
Photos taken from the presidential lounge show Russia’s president turning away from the screen, missing one of the rings not lighting up at the opening ceremony.
Schaus to start in goal for US women against Swiss
Coach Katey Stone plans to rotate her goaltenders in the Olympics.
Wust gives Dutch another speedskating gold at Olympics
Ireen Wust wins the women’s 3,000-meter skate, knocking off the defending champ.
Russian protest rejected after men’s skiathlon
International Ski Federation deliberates briefly before making its ruling.
Switzerland takes gold in men’s skiathlon
Dario Cologna pulls away on the final uphill to claim the win.
Anderson gives US Olympic sweep in slopestyle
Jamie Anderson’s flawless final run follows Sage Kotsenburg’s gold in Sochi’s opening event.
Austria’s Mayer wins men’s Olympic downhill; Bode Miller 8th
After dominating training sessions, American Miller hits a gate and loses precious time on his final run.
In Sochi, athletes mum on gay rights
Not a squeak of protest is heard – yet – from 2,870 Olympians as they place their focus on competing.
For Russians, pressure is on to recapture past Olympic success
Russian leaders and common citizens will be keeping close watch on the medal count in hopes of regaining some Soviet-era glory.