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Feb 20, 2022

From Putin's War-Mongering to the Valieva Scandal, Russia Besieges Beijing Games

With the looming threat to invade Ukraine and the specter of another doping scandal, one country continues to be at the center of Olympic dysfunction.

Feb 19, 2022

Lipinski, Weir React Live to Aftermath of Kamila Valieva’s Final Skate

Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir gave their opinions while broadcasting Kamila Valieva's final olympic performance.

Feb 17, 2022

Anna Shcherbakova, Russian Olympic Committee Gold Medalist, Says She Feels ‘Emptiness’ After Winning

Anna Shcherbakova's victory was overshadowed as she stood alone while Russian Olympic Committee teammates consoled Kamila Valieva, who placed fourth.

Feb 17, 2022

Kamila Valieva’s Collapse Was a Fitting End to a Controversial Olympics

Authorities deemed the 15-year-old a “protected person” who is not responsible for her actions. But no one protected her, or her teammates, from an abusive system that resulted in a doping scandal.

Feb 15, 2022

NBC’s Tara Lipinski Reacts to Ruling on Kamila Valieva’s Olympic Eligibility

Lipinski did not hold back on her feelings as the ROC skater remained eligible to compete at the Games following a failed drug test.