Vonn will join NBC

Ski champion Lindsey Vonn will work for NBC during the Winter Olympics, although she won’t be in Sochi. The network said the gold medalist will report on the Olympics for the “Today” show and some NBC Sports broadcasts. Vonn was expected to defend her championship at the Olympics, which begin next week, but a leg injury has sidelined her and is preventing her from going to Russia. NBC said Vonn will give “Today” show viewers an update on her rehabilitation and talk about how athletes prepare mentally and physically during the days leading to the games. She’ll continue her broadcast work once the games start. – AP