Sochi News

American gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek went on NBC's Today program Tuesday morning to announce he would not be competing in the Sochi Winter Olympics in February. This turn of events leaves the two male slots for the U.S. team wide open.

Sochi - As the deadline for the start of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi draws near Russian President Vladimir Putin announces construction work at the Mountain Carousel ski resort is complete but will downhill champion Lindsey Vonn be fit in time?

The International Documentary Film Festival, held in Amsterdam, opened Nov. 20th for its 26th run. With almost 300 entries from around the world, films often tell poignant and powerful stories. One of those stories this year is titled "Putin's Games."

Sochi - With three months remaining until the start of the Sochi Winter Olympics, allegations of abuse, rampant corruption and embezzlement are being leveled by opposition leaders against Vladimir Putin and the Russian government.

Sochi - With 100 days to go, Sochi, the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics in February, has run into a few almost insurmountable problems, leaving many to wonder just how prepared Russia is to host the Games, and what they are doing to make venues safe.

There are now less than 100 days until the start of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games on February 7, 2014. CBC has announced the network’s broadcast team, which includes hosts Ron MacLean and Scott Russell.

The Olympics are a global sporting affair and countries vie hard to host the games but would it be so bad if the same city, and country, always played host?

The Olympic torch has certainly made the rounds in its time, but now it's heading for a different location. A team of Russian cosmonauts plan to take the torch for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games into orbit, aboard the ISS.

Sochi - A gas pipeline explosion and mild earthquake has struck near the Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi, the second earthquake in the area in the past three days.

Sochi - A decree has been issued by the Russian Government which will regulate the maximum price for accommodation and services during the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014.