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Skier’s death returns spotlight to Squaw Valley
The first signal that Squaw Valley is a different kind of ski resort is at the entrance from the highway, a massive structure announcing its place in history as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Since then, its steep terrain, narrow chutes, long runs and hard-packed snow conditions have trained generations of American alpine skiers. A wooden statue of a bear near the resort’s base lists the names of 46 members of the U.S
Police say actor Andrew Koenig found dead
Vancouver police say “Growing Pains” actor Andrew Koenig has been found dead. At a press conference in the downtown park where his body was found, police said foul play was not suspected, but would not release a cause of death because the coroner is still investigating.
Noted skier dies in Squaw Valley accident
C.R. Johnson flies through the air on his big air practice jump, at the ESPN X games at Pier 30-32 in San Francisco Saturday, June 26, 1999
Giant slalom medal eludes Olympic Valley’s Mancuso
Julia Mancuso of the United States reacts after pulling up on her first run during the Ladies Giant Slalom first run on day 13 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
U.S. stuns Canada 5-3 in men’s hockey
Brian Rafalski celebrates his second goal against Team Canada with teammates Jamie Langenbrunner, left, and Zach Parise during first period on Sunday. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The United States pulled off its biggest Olympic hockey upset since the Miracle on Ice, stunning Canada 5-3 on Sunday to advance to the quarterfinals of an already mixed-up tournament.
Vonn wins gold, Mancuso silver in women’s downhill
Julia Mancuso of Olympic Village reacts after competing during the Alpine Skiing Ladies Downhill on day 6 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler Creekside on Tuesday. She is currently in second place. WHISTLER, British Columbia — Lindsey Vonn lived up to expectations and won the Olympic downhill Wednesday, and childhood rival and American teammate Julia Mancuso of Olympic Valley took a surprise silver medal.
Miller wins bronze in men’s downhill
Bode Miller of the United States takes a curve during the men’s downhill event at Whistler Creek side Alpine skiing venue on Monday.
Schwarzenegger carries the torch in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, BC – FEBRUARY 12: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger lights the Olympic flame from a runner as he prepares to run with the torch during the Olympic torch relay ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Stanley Park on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/ Getty Images) VANCOUVER, British Columbia — California Gov
Schwarzenegger, Coe to run Vancouver torch relay
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, center, meets with residents and Los Angeles County Public Works workers as they clean up after storms caused mudslides that swept through a neighborhood near burn areas in La Canada Flintridge, Calif
