Photos: Beijing Olympics close, ending world's 2nd pandemic Games

As the Beijing 2022 Olympics come to a close, here is a look at some of the most memorable moments from the world's second pandemic Games.

US skaters' appeal denied to get Olympic medals in Kamila Valieva drug test event

Nine Americans stand to get some sort of medal, either the second-place prize or a gold that could become theirs if the Russians are disqualified because of Kamila Valieva's doping case.

'I hate this sport!': Winter Olympics figure skating brings rage, teen tears and collapse

Russia's trio of tee figure skating stars — Kamila Valieva, Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova — each enters an uncertain future after one of the sport’s most dramatic nights.

Winter Olympics: Marquette alumnus wins team speed skating bronze

A Marquette University alumnus won bronze at the Winter Olympics as part of the Team USA men's speed skating team pursuit.

Olympian Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens: 'The easiest yes'

“I can’t wait to spend forever & ever with you, you’re everything I dreamed of and more! let’s get married FIANCE,” the excited gymnast posted on Instagram.

Valieva wins 1st place in Olympic women's short program

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake to lead after the women’s short program at the Beijing Games on Tuesday night.

Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case

Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition. The IOC says it won't award medals for her events in Beijing because her doping case isn't fully resolved.

Sha’Carri Richardson says Kamila Valieva doping decision shows double-standard

Dallas sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson voiced her displeasure that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will be allowed to compete for a gold medal despite testing positive for a performance enhancing drug.

Winter Olympics: Erin Jackson becomes 1st Black woman to win gold medal in speedskating

Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating at the Olympics. Jackson's win gives the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.

Young US hockey team beats Canada to start Olympics 2-0

Using not just speed and skill but also a healthy dose of physicality against bigger, stronger opponents, the Americans emerged with a hard-earned 4-2 victory Saturday and are unbeaten in two games at the Olympics.

Beijing punishes traders in Olympics mascot dolls souvenir scam

Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.

Winter Olympics: Doping hearing to decide Russian skater's Olympic fate

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Lindsey Jacobellis finally wins gold medal, 1st for US

In the winter Olympics medal count, the United States finally has one gold under its belt thanks to Lindsey Jacobellis, whose been trying for first in snowboardcross for 16 years.