May 8, 2009: The U.S. takes an early lead of Russia.

  • Alpine Skiing: Mar. 5, 4 a.m. ET: FIS Alpine World Cup - Women's SC/DH from Crans Montana
  • Alpine Skiing: Mar. 5, 7 a.m. ET: FIS Alpine World Cup - Women's SC/SL from Crans Montana
  • Alpine Skiing: Mar. 6, 4 a.m. ET: FIS Alpine World Cup - Women's DH from Crans Montana
  • Alpine Skiing: Mar. 6, 5:30 a.m. ET: FIS Alpine World Cup - Men's DH from Kvitfjell
  • Gymnastics: Mar. 6, 2:30 p.m. ET: USA Gymnastics - Tyson American Cup
  • Alpine Skiing: Mar. 7, 3:45 a.m. ET: FIS Alpine World Cup - Women's SG from Crans Montana

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Get to know the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team.

Get to know the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team.

The U.S. women's Olympic ice hockey team was selected by USA Hockey officials on Dec. 17. Click here to get the scoop on each player.

Don't count out the U.S. men's Olympic team

Don't count out the U.S. men's Olympic team

In a single-elimination tournament, underdog status doesn't mean all that much. It is certainly true that the U.S. roster isn't as impressive as Canada's or Russia's. But it's not true that the roster is substantially less talented than others, just because the players aren't as famous.

Men's Olympic hockey rosters

Men's Olympic hockey rosters

The official deadline for the 23-man roster submission is Dec. 31. Some teams will publish theirs sooner. The U.S. got permission to wait a day, in order to make the announcement during the Winter Classic on Jan. 1. The deadline to make changes is Feb. 15. See who made the final cut here!

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