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The Winter Olympics are in full swing and so far they have been a success in the television ratings department. According to reports, during the first five days of coverage they were averaging just under 26 million viewers each night, which compares favorably to the Vancouver Games four years ago. An average of 26.4 million Americans tuned in each night of those Games. People Are Watching Meantime, the live coverage of the Olympics airing on NBC Sports Network has also attracted great numbers. In fact, on Tuesday, the Games scored record ratings for the cable network with 1.1 million people...

If you’ve paid any attention to snow sports lately, especially the Winter Olympics or Winter X Games, then you know that tricks and jumps are in, whether done on a snowboard or on skis. Snowboarding, both halfpipe and boardercross have been huge Olympic draws since they debuted several Olympics ago. Now this year Slopestyle and halfpipe skiing, along with slopestyle snowboarding are making their debut. Meet Slopestyle However, slopestyle, like many new sports before it, has to overcome some stereotypes as it begins its Olympic journey. Many relate snowboarding, and now slopestyle or freeskiing, to young, punk rock, wild teenagers...