Mikaela Shiffrin continues to dominate the slopes, proving her mettle once again. In a thrilling turn of events, she clawed her way back from fourth place to secure her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom win. This victory, achieved in Semmering, Austria, marks her 106th career World Cup win. The cou
The year 2025 is wrapping up, and with it comes an exciting opportunity for sports fans to have their say. A poll is open to determine the Watertown Public Opinion-Aberdeen News Athlete of the Year. Twelve athletes from northeastern South Dakota are in the running, evenly split between boys and girl
The USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a long history of facing off on the football field. But lately, fans have been left wondering why the annual game isn't happening. Matt Leinart, a former USC quarterback, recently shared his thoughts on the situation. Leinart isn't happy about the
Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top female tennis player, recently lost to Nick Kyrgios, a man ranked 673th in the men's circuit, in an exhibition match. The rules were tweaked to make it fairer, like giving Sabalenka a smaller court and limiting serves. Some people saw this match as a step back for wo
A massive storm is causing big problems for people trying to travel. Right now, 38 million people are dealing with winter weather alerts. These alerts stretch from the Northern Plains all the way to New England. By Sunday midday, over 3, 500 flights were delayed and more than 400 were canceled. This
Neil Best, a well-known name in sports journalism, has decided to retire after an impressive 50-year career. His last day at Newsday, where he has worked since the early 1970s, will be this Wednesday. Best shared his decision on social media, saying he is stepping away from daily journalism and his
Kansas has a sports betting system that was designed to keep things fair and safe. But now, there are some companies that are trying to bypass the rules. These companies, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are using a loophole to offer sports betting without following Kansas laws. They don't pay into the p
Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, has made it clear that Ukraine is not rushing towards peace. If Ukraine refuses to settle the conflict peacefully, Russia will push forward with its plans using force. Putin's comments came after a significant Russian attack involving drones and missiles. This at
The Middle East has seen more than its share of suffering. For over ten years, countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Gaza have been torn apart by war. Hundreds of thousands have lost their lives or been injured. Now, the region is at a turning point. Will it keep fighting, or will it choose pea
A significant winter storm is on its way, affecting millions across the Midwest and Northeast. This storm is bringing a mix of snow, strong winds, and rain, causing travel disruptions and hazardous conditions. The storm is expected to hit the Midwest first, with heavy snow and strong winds. Areas l
