‘Heated Rivalry’ embraced at Winter Olympics by both fans and athletes

The show’s impact at the Games began when co-stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie carried the Olympic flame before the Opening Ceremony. MILAN, Italy — Olympic hockey knows all about big hits. That now includes “Heated Rivalry,” a gay hockey romance TV series in which two players from opposing teams carry out a secret, long-term … Read more

Who are Team USA’s ‘Blade Angels’? Meet the women’s skating trio at the Olympics

The trio is drawing viral attention after a Taylor Swift-narrated hype video. WASHINGTON — Team USA’s “Blade Angels” are hitting the ice at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this week, and they just got a major celebrity shoutout from Taylor Swift. Olympians Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito will compete as Team USA’s women’s … Read more

Taylor Swift introduces Team USA’s ‘Blade Angels’ ahead of Tuesday competition

Team USA phenoms Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito got a viral introduction ahead of their Tuesday performance. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Millions have been introduced to a Team USA figuring skating trio, with help from the world’s biggest music superstar. Taylor Swift introduced the “Blade Angels”  in a now-viral video ahead … Read more

Figure skating: How to watch Amber Glenn’s, Alysa Liu’s short programs at the Winter Olympics

Team USA’s “Blade Angels” will skate during the Winter Olympics short program on Tuesday. Here’s how and when to tune in. MILAN, Italy — There are just a few more events left in the figure skating competition in the Milan Cortina Winter Games.  The spotlight shifts to Team USA’s “Blade Angels” trio on Tuesday as … Read more

The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat

While on-ice cameras have long been part of speed skating and hockey, this former U.S. figure skater has helped create a niche for figure skating. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Jordan Cowan hoists his camera mount and glides across the Olympic rink as figure skating competitors warm up and, later, take their bows. Dressed in … Read more