Tag: Switzerland
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Avalanche at the Olympics: Canada secures the top seed; Makar breaks through on power play
As expected, the United States and Canada finished the round-robin portion of the tournament undefeated. Only one can take the top seed, and it’ll be our friends north of the border. Switzerland defeats Czechia 4-3 in overtime Martin Necas continued his strong tournament, picking up a point on all three Czechia goals, including his tying…
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Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers. Authorities planned to look into whether sound-dampening material on the ceiling conformed with regulations…
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Team USA U19 basketball’s Tyran Stokes remains student of the game while sidelined
Colorado Springs – Tyran Stokes scribbled furiously on a sheet of paper during the 2025 USA Basketball Men’s U19 National Team’s practice Monday. Although Stokes, sporting a hoodie, sweats and slides, suffered a minor injury to his lower left leg during Sunday’s practice and sat out Monday’s drills, the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the…
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Deciphering life post-college | Slice of Life
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save My stomach dropped onto the scuffed-up train floor as I woke to the conductor calling the last stop — it was not Salzburg. I looked across the aisle and saw my cousin Jack was still sleeping, his football player physique sprawled across both seats. I…
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Whiteout: Wolf Creek vs. Steamboat, boy did it SNOW, and is Shiffrin sportswoman of the year?
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One could argue every year an unofficial battle between Wolf Creek and Steamboat exists for the highest seasonal snow total in Colorado. Skiers and riders wanting to shred the powder either can drive down south or head up north — but truly Wolf Creek and Steamboat get the most snow year-over-year. Sorry Silverton, but you’re still…
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Colorado Winter Olympians Daily Recap: Mikaela Shiffrin set for first race, Colorado Springs’ Karen Chen skates
Karen Chen, who trains in Colorado Springs, stumbled through her first event of the 2022 Winter Olympics on Saturday, Feb. 5. Chen, competing in the team event, finished fifth after under-rotating a jump and falling on a triple early in her program. Despite the mistakes, she was able to keep the United States in medal…
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Colorado Winter Olympians Daily Recap: Dylan Walczyk 16th in men’s moguls
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dylan Walczyk’s Olympic debut is complete. The 28 year old who grew up in Summit County placed 16th in the men’s moguls. He had a strong first qualifying run on Feb. 3, receiving the last automatic spot into the final. His final run on Feb. 5…
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U.S. men’s national soccer team makes 2021 American soil debut Thursday in Denver
The United States men’s soccer team faces Honduras on Thursday at Empower Field at Mile High in the first semifinal of the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League Final Four. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. and can be watched on CBS Sports Network, Univision, TUDN and Paramount+. The match is part of a doubleheader prior to…