Only one U.S. hockey team will be playing for a medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Figure skating fans are Googling about the popular figure skating commentators as they gave their thoughts on Russia's Kamila Valieva.BEIJING, China — As American audiences watch women's figure skating this week, the two voices they will hear are that of Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and two-time Olympian Johnny Weir. Their commentary may be more intense asfollowing the revelation last week of a positive test for a banned substance from December.
Ahead of Tuesday's women's short program, both Lipinksi and Weir made it clear they felt Valieva, 15, should not compete."In my opinion, she should not be skating in this competition. And we have to remind ourselves that she is just 15 years old, a minor," said Lipinski Tuesday night. She won the gold at 15."A positive test is a positive test. She cannot skate.""If you can't play fair, then you can't play.
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