A Russian woman was standing atop the figure skating podium at the Beijing Games on Thursday night.
John Shuster's Team USA lost 8-4 to Great Britain in the Olympic semifinals, a match that wasn't decided until the final shot.
The European Parliament on Thursday launched a disciplinary procedure against a Bulgarian nationalist legislator who appeared to make a Nazi salute when he left a plenary debate on the rule of law this week.
An appeals court in Denmark on Thursday ordered the release of the country's former chief of foreign intelligence, who had been held in pre-trial custody on a preliminary charge of "disclosing highly classified information."
Four years after they experienced the unabashed joy of dethroning Canada as Olympic champions, the Americans stood glumly on the ice in Beijing to accept silver medals.
The U.S. women's hockey team and the Wild lost, setting a glum tone for the Daily Delivery podcast, which takes a brighter turn with an analysis of the Timberwolves and their winning record. Plus, some Tubby Smith news.
In its past 10 games, the Wild has lost only twice and both setbacks came courtesy of the Jets. Minnesota scored first but then did little to stop to Winnipeg offense.
The United States outshot Canada 40-21, but had the same problem scoring that haunted Team USA throughout the entire tournament.
A Denfeld High School hockey player was repeatedly struck by a Duluth East player last week, resulting in a concussion to the player who was punched while face-down on the ice.
The United States fell behind early and failed to take advantage of several opportunities for a successful comeback.
Team USA claimed the fourth spot in the men's curling semifinals in Beijing and is facing Great Britain now. Tap here for our story and a link to live match updates.