Olympic Hero Jack Hughes Reflects on Team USA Triumph and Political Backlash
Olympic hero Jack Hughes reflects on Team USA's historic gold medal win and the political reactions that followed.
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Meet Stella Jean, the audacious designer behind Haiti’s viral Olympic kit
Stella Jean's Haitian Olympic kit challenges stereotypes, inspires global fashion with its political message.
(Olympics) Ex-bobsleigh medalist Won Yun-jong elected to IOC Athletes’ Commission | Yonhap News Agency
Won Yun-jong, South Korea's 2018 Olympic bobsleigh silver medalist, topped the voting for the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission Thursday. He becomes the third South Korean and first Winter Olympian elected to the group.
Australia Charts Future for Coaching, Officiating
Australia's Sports Commission appointed 22 experts to two new advisory groups on Thursday to develop national action plans for coaches and officials. The panels, drawn from hundreds of applicants across multiple sports, will co-design strategies to boost support and development in community sports.
Lindsey Vonn’s Life-Saving Fasciotomy: A Tale of Survival and Resilience
Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest skiers of all time, faced a life-threatening injury that could have ended her career — and her leg — in a single crash. The operation that saved her was a fasciotomy, a rare and high-stakes procedure.
Team USA Honors Late Johnny Gaudreau with Jersey Tribute After Olympic Gold
Team USA players hoisted Johnny Gaudreau's jersey high during their Olympic gold medal celebration, ensuring the late hockey star shared in the victory he couldn't witness. The emotional gesture came after the U.S. women's team clinched gold Saturday in a packed arena in Milano Cortina.
Eileen Gu wins ski halfpipe gold; Zoe Atkin takes bronze for GB’s fifth medal
Eileen Gu claimed gold in women's freestyle skiing halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with China's Li Fanghui taking silver. Britain's Zoe Atkin earned bronze for her nation's fifth medal of the Games.
Deromedis’ Chaotic Triumph: Italy’s Ski Cross Glory Amid Olympic Storm
Snow pelted the Livigno course like buckshot as Simone Deromedis barreled through the final, outpacing Italy's own Federico Tomasoni and Swiss veteran Alex Fiva to clinch gold in men's ski cross. Canadian contender Reece Howden, eliminated early, called the conditions an 'absolute joke'—yet Deromedis turned the blizzard into Italy's 10th gold of the Milan-Cortina Games.
Alysa Liu Wins US First Women’s Skating Gold Since 2002
Alysa Liu of Oakland, California, captured the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Olympics on Thursday, delivering a flawless free skate performance. The victory marks the first U.S. gold in the event since Sarah Hughes in 2002 and the first medal since Sasha Cohen in 2006.
Canadians Flock to Milan for 2026 Olympic Hockey Tickets at $323 Apiece
Canadian hockey fans have descended on Milan to snap up tickets for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey final, with prices at just 200 euros per person drawing crowds from across the country. The deals beat regular NHL season game costs, travelers say.
Channel 9’s Danika Mason Apologizes for Slurred Olympics Report
Australian sports reporter Danika Mason apologized after slurring her words during a live TV segment from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. She blamed altitude, cold weather and skipping dinner for her condition.
Kinghorn, Van der Merwe Start for Scotland vs. Wales in Six Nations
Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe return to Scotland's starting lineup for Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales. Coach Gregor Townsend made the changes after a loss to Italy and a win over England.
Pakistan Hockey Captain Alleges Players Cleaned Toilets Before Matches
Pakistan men's hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation of forcing players to clean toilets and wash kitchenware before games during the FIH Pro League Hobart leg in Australia. He spoke out at Lahore Airport on his return, calling the treatment mental torture unfit for national athletes.
Azerbaijan Tops Categories at Turkic States Ski Cup in Turkey
Azerbaijani skier Ceyhun Balametov won gold in the men's 26-45 giant slalom at the Turkic States Ski Cup. Elvira Zakarayeva took silver for Azerbaijan in the women's event of the same age group at Uludağ Mountain Resort in Türkiye.
Oilers Eye Mangiapane Trade to Clear Cap for 2026 Deadline
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland faces a dollar-for-dollar cap crunch at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, with under $800,000 available now according to PuckPedia. Analysts point to underperforming winger Andrew Mangiapane as the prime trade candidate to free up his $3.6 million cap hit.