the buzz log

The torch hasn't even made its way across Italy, but already the women of the 2006 Winter Olympics are making headlines and generating Buzz.

In figure skating news, five-time world champ Michelle Kwan pulled a groin muscle, causing her to drop out of the U.S. Olympic qualifiers. Ouch! Cross your legs in sympathy. But she's refusing to give up her chance at a Wheaties box. Now that's the kind of spirit that sent her searches up 328%, with guys leading the way in interest.

Meanwhile, Japan's best figure skater can't even participate in the Olympics because she's too young. Spry Mao Asada pulled off a Christmas Day miracle with not one but two triple axels, a first for a female skater in a free program. Her performance earned her a 512% holiday spike from the Search judges, but rules are rules, and the 15-year-old will have to wait four more years for her shot at Olympic glory.

Finally, queries went off the charts for U.S. skeleton medalists Felicia Canfield and Tristan Gale after they accused their coach of getting too touchy-feely. Tim Nardiello has been grounded with pay, and investigations have begun. And we thought this Olympics was rated XX.