Taking Center Stage
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ALPINE SKIING
Michael Von Gruenigen of Switzerland, a two-time World Cup giant slalom champion, is a favorite along with Austria’s Hermann Maier in the men’s giant slalom.
MEN’S HOCKEY
Finland, with Teemu Selanne, Jari Kurri and Saku Koivu, will have its hands full against defending champion Sweden, with Peter Forsberg and Nicklas Lidstrom.
WOMEN’S HOCKEY
This is a grudge match eight years in the making. Time hasn’t dulled it. Familiarity hasn’t softened it. In once corner, the U.S. In the other, Canada. At stake: a gold medal.
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