JAMES ELLINGWORTH

Ukrainian athletes join military after Russian invasion
By James Ellingworth Mar. 02, 2022 06:47 AM EST
Less than two weeks ago, Dmytro Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in

Russian frustration with Finland continues in Olympic final
By James Ellingworth Feb. 20, 2022 04:10 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — The silver medal is the prize no one wants to wear after an Olympic

‘I hate this sport!’: Rage, teen tears and Olympic collapse
By James Ellingworth Feb. 17, 2022 01:08 PM EST
BEIJING (AP) — The gold medalist said she felt empty. The silver medalist pledged

Valieva case boosts drive to raise age limit at Olympics
By James Ellingworth Feb. 16, 2022 02:32 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — The doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has led

Doping decision imminent for Russian skater at Olympics
By James Ellingworth Feb. 13, 2022 09:16 PM EST
BEIJING (AP) — After a marathon doping hearing that ended early Monday morning, 15

Russian coach produces teen skating stars with short careers
By James Ellingworth Feb. 12, 2022 03:12 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — The coach behind Russia's figure skating dynasty rarely speaks to the

Russians open Olympic hockey tournament with another win
By James Ellingworth Feb. 09, 2022 09:30 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — Whatever you call them this time around, the Russians are again going

Messing skates at Olympics after virus, travel whirlwind
By James Ellingworth Feb. 08, 2022 02:29 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — Keegan Messing went from being stuck in a room with COVID-19 to

North American-born Chinese Olympians get chance to shine
By James Ellingworth Feb. 08, 2022 01:34 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — NHL great Chris Chelios' son is playing for China at the Olympics,

Olympic teams raise concerns over quarantine hotels
By James Ellingworth Feb. 05, 2022 05:50 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — Not enough food. Inedible meals. No training equipment. Some Olympic

Russians win in women's hockey after quarantine at Olympics
By James Ellingworth Feb. 04, 2022 03:25 AM EST
BEIJING (AP) — The Russian women's hockey team has gone from quarantine to an Olympic

With tensions high, Russia aims for Olympic gold in Beijing
By James Ellingworth Jan. 28, 2022 07:30 AM EST
Russia is heading to the Beijing Olympics against a backdrop of international tension

In 3-week isolation, unvaccinated athlete waits for Olympics
By James Ellingworth Jan. 21, 2022 11:46 AM EST
Three weeks alone in a hotel room is hardly an ideal setting for a snowboarder

Without the NHL, Russia emerges as favorite for Olympic gold
By James Ellingworth Dec. 23, 2021 01:03 AM EST
Russia, OAR, ROC — whatever the name, now that the NHL is out of the Beijing Olympics

France beats Russian team to win women's handball gold
By James Ellingworth Aug. 08, 2021 04:13 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — From double silver to double gold.
France won

In ROC disguise, Russia has plenty to celebrate at Olympics
By James Ellingworth Aug. 07, 2021 10:26 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Russia by any other name is just as successful at the Olympics.

Hansen's dozen sends Denmark into Olympic handball final
By James Ellingworth Aug. 05, 2021 11:45 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic men's handball tournament has become something of a

Weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo
By James Ellingworth Aug. 05, 2021 09:45 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Weightlifting had a rare moment in the Olympic spotlight at the

Athletes fight limits on endorsements at Tokyo Olympics
By James Ellingworth Aug. 04, 2021 10:27 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Holding up a pre-packaged vegan meal on Instagram Stories with a

Talakhadze breaks weightlifting records, Syria wins medal
By James Ellingworth Aug. 04, 2021 10:16 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Lasha Talakhadze pumped everyone up with three world records on