Skiing Stories

U.S. Skiers Lip-Sync In Video To 'Uptown Funk' By Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson
The energetic clip has viral potential -- just the sort of attention the Olympic hopefuls are hoping to achieve. Watch it now >>
World's Best Freeskiers Tackle Les Arcs
Swiss skier Nicolas Vuignier left the competition dazed with a run worth 93.3 points to win the competition. Incredible scenery >>
Lindsey Vonn Is On Verge Of Setting All-Time Record For World Cup Ski Wins
The ski champion has recovered from two serious knee injuries to approach the World Cup mark for wins by a female. Historical context >>
With Funding Cut, U.S. Olympic Hopefuls Fuel Their Careers By Crowdfunding
Only the elite athletes are getting their expenses fully covered, so the rest of the pack has to find ways to cover the gap. Giving away keepsakes >>
Bode Miller Is Taking Up Horse Training
The five-time Olympian sets up shop in Kentucky to fulfill a long-time interest in thoroughbreds. Will be mentored by legend >>
Lindsey Vonn Goes Undercover At A Ski Resort In Vail, Is Unrecognized By Patrons
All it took for the Olympic gold medalist to fly under the radar was a hat and some glasses. Which 'creepy' guy recognizes her >>
Man Completes Switzerland Ski Marathon Wearing Full Marshawn Lynch Outfit
One Seattle Seahawks fan went all out with this creative costume for a 42K race. Carried a football the entire way >>
Slovenian Ski Racer's Awesome Mustache
Filip Flisar may very well have the best facial hair of any Olympian in Sochi. Inspires hilarious tweets >>
Winter Olympics Meet Star Wars
A TV show from Denmark re-imagines a skiing event during the Hoth battle from The Empire Strikes Back. Remember Imperial walkers? >>
How Winter Olympians Stay Warm
These athletes discuss ways they crank the heat when Mother Nature insists on being frigid. Duct tape involved >>

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Bullying Victims Fight Back With Help From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Royalty

How one child stood up for himself by using moves he learned from UFC's founding Gracie family. >>

Jeremy Lin: His Impact On Changing The Perception Of The Asian American Male

His stunning success in the NBA helps break the stereotype of their being geeky and socially inept. >>

From Another Era And Another Sport, A Sex Abuse Scandal Still Inflicting Pain Today

Before Jerry Sandusky, there was Donald Fitzpatrick, the longtime Red Sox clubhouse manager who lured at least a dozen boys into two decades of systemic sexual abuse. >>

Weeknight At Burnie's: My Evening As A Mascot For Reigning NBA Champion Miami Heat

For one game, our intrepid reporter gets to share the big stage with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade -- sort of. >>