Alex Harvey was robbed of a medal by IOC's weak response to Russian doping

Remember when Russia ran a state-led doping system, cheating numerous hard-working Olympians of a level playing field, and robbing the Olympic movement of the ideals that make the Games so precious? The IOC doesn’t. With news of Russia’s Olympic reinstatement, every medal won by the country continues to carry an air of suspicion, including the 17 medals […]

Russia won't quietly digest IOC's Olympic ban and walk away

The IOC has told Russia to stay home from the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeonchang, South Korea. Given the International Olympic Committee’s track record, few predicted this. But the IOC has brought down the hammer, concluding what numerous reports have long documented — that Russia ran a state-run doping system designed to protect athletes […]

IOC's Bach to meet with NHL groups to discuss 2018 participation

NHL participation in the 2018 Olympics may get a much-needed boost on Friday. A source has confirmed to The Canadian Press that a meeting will take place in New York City between NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, IOC president Thomas Bach and IIHF president Rene Fasel. The gathering could go a […]