Please note: This article discusses the results of the ladies’ event, which some American readers may be waiting until tonight to view on NBC. If you don’t want it spoiled, …
Tag: Olympics
Why is Vladimir Putin so Popular?
If you have been paying much attention to American commentators lately, you would be tempted to think that the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi has less to do with the …
What was Missing in the Sochi Opening Ceremony (Other than the Fifth Olympic Ring)
The introduction to the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi may have told us something about how much success women have had in Russian history. Is the United States …
2014 Olympic Figure Skating Preview and Medal Predictions
I have now published an analysis of where I was right and where I was wrong, as well as a few general comments about the competitions. You can read the …
Olympic Preview: Ladies’ Figure Skating
Editor’s Note: A newer article covering all five figure skating disciplines – men, ladies, pairs, ice dancing, and the team event – is now available. Check it out here. Figure …
Sochi Blues
What was meant to be an example of international cooperation is once again a cause for international bickering. Since the Russian city of Sochi was awarded the 2014 Winter Olympic …