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North Korea to have 22 athletes compete at Olympics

A Korean unity deal for the Pyeongchang Olympics will bring 22 North Korean athletes across the border to South Korea, where they will march as one under a unification flag at the opening ceremony and compete together in one sport.

In the most symbolic agreement approved Saturday, 12 North Korean women’s hockey players will join their neighbors in a united roster playing in special uniforms with a Korean song as their anthem.

North Koreans will also compete in figure skating, short track speed skating, Alpine skiing and cross-country skiing after being given exceptional late entries by the International Olympic Committee.

The North Korean delegation will also include 24 coaches and officials, plus 21 media representatives at the Feb. 9-25 Winter Games.

The governments of North and South Korea were offered “sincere thanks” by IOC President Thomas Bach announcing the agreement.

An Olympic deal became possible after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year’s speech that a team could cross the border to compete.

The united women’s hockey team will be the first time the two Koreas will have joined together in Olympic events.

Stanford quarterback to transfer for final season

Stanford quarterback Keller Chryst plans to transfer for his final season of eligibility.

Chryst announced Sunday that he will transfer after he graduates in June. He will be immediately eligible as a graduate transfer.

Chryst began last season as the starting quarterback for the Cardinal before being replaced midway through the year by K.J. Costello.

Chryst has played 23 games in three seasons at Stanford. He has completed 55.2 percent of his passes for 1,901 yards, 19 touchdowns and six interceptions.