The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WHAT TO WATCH TONIGHT: WHITE’S HALFPIPE FINAL
NBC can breathe a sigh of relief as Shaun White reached the final of the halfpipe.
The snowboarding star’s finale is set for tonight in prime time, although it almost happened earlier. He fell on his first attempt in qualifying but rebounded to avoid elimination.
With Mikaela Shiffrin struggling on the ski slopes — and sounding uncertain about competing in the super-g — White could end up as the only major headliner tonight. He’ll suffice, though, especially after the three-time gold medalist announced recently that this would be his last competition.
If Shiffrin competes, the super-g will also be compelling as she tries to rebound after lasting about 15 seconds combined in her first two races.
Here are some things to watch (all times Eastern):
LAST HURRAH: The 35-year-old White first won Olympic gold 16 years ago. He is not considered a favorite this time, and he said last weekend this would be the end of his career. The men’s halfpipe final is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. NBC plans to provide live coverage.
ALPINE SKIING: The super-g combines the speed of the downhill with the more precise turns of the giant slalom. NBC is carrying it live in prime time. It starts at 10 p.m.
SINGLE ELIMINATION: The U.S. women’s hockey team faces the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals, airing live on USA Network at 10:55 p.m. and NBC at 11:35. The American men open group play against China. That’s live at 8 a.m. on USA Network.
LUGE: Germany tries for a third straight title in the team luge relay, which both NBC and USA Network will broadcast.