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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: speedy skating and White’s farewell

Irene Schouten and Nils van der Poel dominate on the rink as Olympic legend Shaun White hangs up his board

The Guardian - UK

Biden: 'Things could go crazy quickly' in Ukraine

Russia is now massing yet more troops near Ukraine and an invasion could come at any time, perhaps before the end of this month’s Winter Olympics, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Retiring Winter Olympics icon talks 'orgies, parties and horny athletes' inside village

Shaun White, who emotionally retired from Olympic competition on Friday, has previously suggested that athletes mingle within the village - with Team USA holding the best parties

Daily Mirror

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From Jakara Anthony’s golden moment to the Queen’s corgis, here are our favourite videos of the week

From the Winter Olympics in Beijing to inspiring speeches at the National Press Club, this past week's videos cover priceless moments in history.

The New Daily

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Come at Any Time, Says Blinken

Russia has sent more forces to its border with Ukraine and could launch an invasion at any time, including during the Winter Olympics, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday. He said Washington was continuing to "draw down" its embassy in Ukraine and repeated a State Department call…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tess Arbez makes history for Ireland at Winter Olympics

She finished 42nd overall in the Super-G and raised her arms in delight at the finish line

Irish Mirror

Opinion: Snowboarder Shaun White Isn’t the Only One Leaping Between Summer and Winter Olympics

Cases of Chinese athletes who compete in both Games are rare, but their number is growing

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Blinken says Russian invasion of Ukraine could come at any time

Russia has sent more forces to its border with Ukraine and could launch an invasion at any time, including during the Beijing Winter Olympics, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

Reuters

Fifteen-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva faces being thrown out of Winter Olympics

She tested positive for a banned heart medication in December

Irish Mirror

Shaun White waves goodbye to Winter Olympics but spirit lives on in Ayumu Hirano

The legendary snowboarder bowed out with a fourth-place finish in the halfpipe but the legacy he leaves behind was illustrated by an exciting new generation

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics 2022: GB suffer skeleton setback, latest news, medal table and results

Britain’s wait for a first Winter Olympics looks set to drag on after Laura Deas and Brogan Crowley finished well down the pecking order at the halfway point of the women’s skeleton.

Evening Standard

Kamila Valieva: Russian 15-year-old figure skater may face Winter Olympics ban after failing drugs test

Kamila Valieva is still scheduled to compete in next week’s women’s singles competition despite testing positive for a banned heart medication in the lead-up to the Games

The Independent UK

Australia's Jaclyn Narracott leads Beijing Winter Olympics' skeleton field at half-way stage

Queenslander Jaclyn Narracott says it is "unreal" to be leading the Beijing Winter Olympic Games women's skeleton race at the halfway stage after sending down two supreme runs at more than 126 kilometres per hour at Yanging's sliding centre.

ABC News

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, 15, fails drug test at Winter Olympics 2022

Valieva helped the Russian Olympic Committee to win gold in the team figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Monday, but the medal ceremony had been put on hold

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The Independent UK

Beijing's ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good

Bringing in more than 15,000 people for the Winter Olympics poses risks for a country determined to keep COVID-19 out

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China, IOC must prevent incidents from overshadowing Beijing Olympic athletes

At the Beijing Winter Olympics, players performing at a top level have been constantly overshadowed by incidents. This is an extremely regrettable situation. Host nation China and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must be held accountable.

ABC News

Australia's Scotty James wins snowboard halfpipe silver at Beijing Winter Olympic Games

Australia's Scotty James wins silver in the snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Best of an eventful day 6 at the Winter Olympics

Whether it's on the ice, in the air or on the slopes at the Winter Olympics, Associated Press photographers are there to capture every moment, from the thrilling to the heartbreaking to the whimsical.

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The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics day seven: skeleton, ice hockey, curling and more – as it happened

Ayumu Hirano won snowboard halfpipe gold, Suzanne Schulting defended her 1,000m short track title and Christopher Grotheer won the skeleton

Sports Illustrated

Elton John Congratulates Nathan Chen on Olympic Gold Medal

Chen won a gold medal for his free skate in the Winter Olympics.

ABC News

Scotty James’s quest for snowboard half-pipe gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics could boil down to two tricks

In the hotly anticipated men's half-pipe final, Australian Scotty James will go head to head with Japan's Ayumu Hirano and field of other talented athletes. Two tricks could determine who wins the gold.

Bangkok Post

Winning precision

After the Summer Olympics in 2008, Omega is back in Beijing for a winter edition, which kicked off last Friday at the Bird's Nest stadium.

Benzinga

Hemp At The Winter Olympics: Cannabis Used In Track Construction

By Franca Quarneti, Via El Planteo.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How Mike Tirico’s double duty with the Super Bowl in L.A. and Winter Olympics in Beijing will work

Mike Tirico is hosting coverage of the Olympics AND the Super Bowl.

The Guardian - UK

Reality bites for China’s ice hockey ringers on Winter Olympic debut

China’s men suffered an 8-0 reverse against the United States in their first ever Winter Olympics ice hockey match

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