Each discipline involves athletes hurtling down a slippery track with hopes of crossing the finish line with the fastest time. However, there are significant differences between each sport. Here's a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Olympics are comprised of the best of the best athletes at their given craft. They work day in and day out to become experts, ...

The Germans got back into top-rung international competition, for the first time since World War II, in the two-man world bobsled championships. But not without a preliminary hassle. L’Alpe-d’Huez, ...

WASHINGTON — Luge, bobsledding and skeleton events are some of the most dangerous sports at the Winter Olympics. While at a glance they may appear similar, the three sliding events have distinct ...

LAKE PLACID – With the repavement of a 1.1-mile road, the state Olympic Regional Development Authority and the annual Ironman Lake Placid triathlon will receive a critical improvement. On a visit to ...