olympics 2014
'We Had Things To Prove': Under Armour Seeks Redemption With New Olympic Speedskating Suits
Under Armour's speedskating suits were blamed for the American team's dismal showing at the 2014 Sochi games.
After Recovering For Sochi, Pucci Retires From Hockey To Study The Brain
Josephine Pucci's path to the Sochi Olympics was almost derailed by concussions. Now, the former hockey standout is researching the brain and applying to medical school.
2014: The (Sports) Year In Review
What was the most significant sports moment from 2014? The cases against Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice? Michael Sam coming out? The Sochi Olympics? The World Cup? Donald Sterling’s ouster...
Female Olympic Goalie Joins Men's Pro Hockey League
Fresh off winning a gold medal in Sochi with the Canadian national team, Shannon Szabados is back on the ice. But now she's in the U.S., skating in Georgia with...
Paralympics: Keeping Politics Out Of Sports
Now that the Olympics are over, the Paralympics in Sochi have begun. Bill Littlefield is joined by Craig Spence of the International Paralympic Committee to discuss how the crisis in...
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Why The Olympics Left Me Cold
I’m just missing the gene that allows me to derive meaning from sports, whether it’s Olympic figure skating, or even -- dare I say it? -- Red Sox baseball.
Spectator Etiquette: To Cheer Or Not To Cheer
Each sport has its own set of rules for spectators. The New York Time's Sam Dolnick has been covering the Olympics, and he joins Bill to explain the trouble Russian...
Sochi's Stray Dog Controversy
Activists have criticized Russia's handling of stray dogs in Sochi and say the animals are not being treated humanely. Jessica Golloher brings us the story from Sochi.
John Powers: Ice Hockey And More
The Boston Globe's John Powers has been in Sochi for the Winter Olympics. He shares one final update, including his prediction for the men's ice hockey final.
The Real Winners And Losers Of The 2014 Winter Olympics
With only a few days remaining in the XXII Winter Olympics, it’s not too early to declare some of the winners and losers in Sochi.
U.S. Vs. Canada: A Brother's Perspective
There aren't any teams close to as good as the U.S. and Canada at women's ice hockey. We take a look at the potential repercussions of these teams dominance.
Sochi Olympics: Something For Everyone
With the Sochi games drawing to a close, Bill Littlefield says the best thing about the Olympics might be the variety of highlights.
Switzerland's Florence Schelling: A Clockwork Goalie
Only A Game's Gary Waleik lets the chores wait while an Olympic goalie puts on a show.
Olympian Pete Donohoe Teaches Bobsledding
Ireland is not known for snow, so bobsledding isn't a common sport for kids. Pete Donohoe got his start in his 30s and made it to the Olympics. Bill attended...
'Sexual Diversity And The 2014 Olympics' Shares History Of Sexual Repression In USSR
The Sochi Games may be remembered for Russia's gay propaganda. Bill speaks with Helen Jefferson Lenskyj about her book detailing these events.
Emery Lehman Skates From High School To Sochi
One of the youngest members of the U.S. Olympic delegation is speed skater Emery Lehman. WBEZ's Becky Vevea shares the story of how Lehman got his start.
Olympic Tie: Two Golds In One Event?
On Wednesday there was a tie for Olympic Gold after Tina Maze of Slovenia and Dominique Gisin of Switzerland finished the women's downhill event with the exact same time--well not...
Sochi's Empty Venues: Good Seats Still Available
One of the most prominent features of the Winter Olympics in Sochi has been the largely empty arenas. Jessica Golloher explains why so many seats remain unfilled in Russia's first...
From Sochi: Olympic Update With John Powers
The Boston Globe's John Powers brings the latest update from Sochi. This week, he gives Bill the scoop on figure skating and the quality of the venues in Russia.
Ask OAG: Women's Vs. Ladies' Olympic Sports
Why do "women" compete in ice hockey, while figure skating is reserved for "ladies?" Only A Game's Karen Given searches for the answer ...