http://www.mynorthwest.com MyNorthwest.com delivers up-to-the-minute local news and information for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area. en-us 15 144 21 http://www.mynorthwest.com http://www.mynorthwest.com/img/lg_mynw_144x21.gif http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=297237 WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) - Brian McKeever is turning his focus to another Paralympic Games less than two weeks after having his Olympic dreams dashed. Its the only way for McKeever to move past the emotion _ from sadness to anger that lingers still _ after Canadian coaches made the decision not to let the legally blind cross country skier race in the 2010 Winter Games. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:59:08 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=296665 By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press Writer WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Polish cross-country skier Kornelia Marek tested positive for EPO at the Vancouver Olympics in the first serious doping case of the games. Marek tested positive after helping Poland to a sixth-place finish in the womens 20K relay on Feb. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:58:05 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=296136 By ROBERT MILLWARD AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) - The U.S. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:25:53 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=294363 TORONTO (AP) - The stick and glove Sidney Crosby used to give Canada its Olympic gold medal are back where they belong. Crosbys missing gear was on its way to the Pittsburgh Penguins star on Wednesday. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:27:57 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=295446 By ANITA CHANG Associated Press Writer BEIJING (AP) - It was a political gaffe for Chinese short track speedskater Zhou Yang _ failing to thank her country and its government after winning two gold medals at the Vancouver Olympics. But the 18-year-old is winning widespread support for her honesty and naivete, after being criticized by a top sports official this week for mentioning her parents in a post-win interview but failing to express gratitude for the Chinese sports system. "How can somebody love their country if they dont even love their parents?" China Youth Daily reporter Ma Jing wrote in an opinion piece published Tuesday, echoing the many online comments supporting Zhou in a case that is currently one of the hottest topics on Chinese internet sites. Zhou won gold in the 1,500-meter race and the 3,000-meter relay in her Olympic debut. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:21:53 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=293797 By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press Writer MOSCOW (AP) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took Russian sports officials to task Friday over the nations dismal showing at the Vancouver Games, despite what he described as generous state funding. Putin told a government meeting that Russian sports federations must have broader power and specific responsibilities, more sports facilities need to be built and wages of coaches must be increased to prevent a similar humiliation when Russia hosts the 2014 Games in Sochi. "I already hear some say that ... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:01:24 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=292344 MOSCOW (AP) - The head of the Russian Olympic Committee says he resigned in the wake of Russias worst performance at the Winter Games. Leonid Tyagachev said in televised remarks Thursday that his decision followed the "unexpectedly" poor results of the team at Vancouver. Russian news agencies reported his resignation Wednesday, but the Olympic Committee denied it. Russia placed 11th with three golds and sixth in the overall medal count with just 15 medals. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:22:15 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=292418 OTTAWA (AP) - The Paralympic torch relay has begun its 10-day journey to Vancouver. The Paralympic flame was lit Wednesday at a ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. About 600 people will carry the flame before the Paralympic Games begin with opening ceremonies on March 12. Fifty-five Canadian athletes will join 1,300 competitors from 43 other countries. They will compete for gold in five events _ alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, curling and sledge hockey. (Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:49:18 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=291193 By STEPHEN WILSON AP Sports Writer VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Top that if you can. Amid the tragedy, the medals race and the hockey frenzy, the Vancouver Olympics will be remembered above all for the fervor and ebullience of its Canadian hosts. For future Olympic host cities London, Sochi and Rio de Janeiro, matching Vancouvers festive atmosphere will be a tough act to follow. "The way Vancouver embraced these games was extraordinary," International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:24:34 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=255&sid=291523 By KEVIN WOODLEY For The Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - The party is over in Vancouver, replaced by an Olympic-sized hangover. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:09:34 PST