By Paul OsborneFebruary 16 - Democratic Illinois Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth has been chosen to lead the United States delegation heading to Sochi next month for the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games, it has been announced.

this story at [email protected] Related storiesOctober 2013: O'Neill appointed Team USA

OsborneFebruary 15 - Russia, Canada and New Zealand were the outstanding teams on the opening day of the women's USA

Men's hockey USA vs Russia. I feel like Im watching Miracle!!"

For the remainder of the Winter Olympic Games, team USA speed skaters will be wearing the previously

USA speed skating coach Kip Carpenter is not expecting a dramatic improvement in the team's performances

communications director Darryl Seibel remains optimistic of a special visit - after Putin visited both USA

the visits and their significance can be read here.President Putin visited Canada House as well as USA

By Nick Butler at the Main Press Centre in SochiFebruary 14 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has this evening made unannounced visits to both the United States and Canada houses here in Sochi in what seems an attempt to improve relations with Western powers. 

Following his return here from Moscow, Putin visited both USA House and then Canada House and mingled

luger Preston Griffall among those drawing attention to it when he tweeted: "just hanging out at the USA

By Gary AndersonFebruary 14 – American basketball star Chris Paul has paid a visit to a project helping disadvantaged children in New Orleans as part of his new role as an Ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.

Students listen intently as Chris Paul addresses them in New Orleans ©Getty Images Laureus USA, along

with partner Mercedes-Benz USA, has been involved in projects in New Orleans for the past two years

Twitter00:10 It ends with some interesting news that Russian President Vladimir Putin has attended both the USA

Netherlands win from Kazakhstan, Korea and the USA.15:41 The Korean and United States speed skaters clash

The incident required surgery, USA Hockey have revealed.He is being replaced by Ray Shero, general manager

and counsel of the medical team and, as a result, I will not be travelling to Sochi to be with Team USA

This one's for you Grandpa Denny:) #discotime"- Julia Mancuso of the USA before winning bronze in the

She's out.15:42 Lara Gut of Switzerland and Julia Mancuso of the USA to come next.15:41 Slovenian Tina

- Slopestyle gold medallist Jamie Anderson, of the USA, is still coming to terms with her historic win

the University of the West of Scotland, Fellow of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, USA

By Gary AndersonFebruary 8 - Reigning HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand climbed back to the top of the standings after they put on an impressive display in the final of the Wellington Sevens to overcome South Africa 21-0.

England one of four teams to make 100 per cent start in WellingtonJanuary 2014: South Africa defend USA

Sevens title with victory over New ZealandJanuary 2014: Canada pull off shock comeback to reach USA

semi-final in Las VegasJanuary 2014: Defending champions South Africa get off to best possible start at USA

By Gary AndersonFebruary 7 - With preparations well underway for Sochi 2014, the United States ice sledge hockey squad are eyeing history next month as they attempt to become the first side to defend the title at a Paralympics.

2014September 2013: Gold medal winning US ice sledge hockey captain retains role for Sochi 2014April 2013: USA

By Gary AndersonFebruary 7 - England made the perfect start to their defence of the Wellington Sevens crown as they won all three of their pool matches at the Westpac Stadium and were joined by Australia, Canada and Fiji, who also made it three-from-three on the first day.

writer of this story at [email protected] StoriesJanuary 2014: South Africa defend USA

Sevens title with victory over New ZealandJanuary 2014: Canada pull off shock comeback to reach USA

semi-final in Las VegasJanuary 2014: Defending champions South Africa get off to best possible start at USA

#GoTeamUSA"- Team USA are primed and ready to play their part in the Opening Ceremony.Nick Butlerinsidethegames

US hockey players shocked as President Putin drops in on themVladimir Putin surprised Team USA athletes