A British Olympic sprinter now faces legal trouble after being accused of playing a role in a cryptocurrency scam that used clever tricks to steal money. Police arrested ten people in April across four counties—Kent, Essex, London, and Wakefield—after investigating claims that victims were tricked t
Simone Biles recently shared a surprising breakdown of her latest red carpet experience. A quick tally after the event showed a bill of $23, 000 just for styling, makeup, and hair. That’s more than some people spend on rent for an entire year. The gymnast, who knows a thing or two about discipline a
The 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics are coming up in Los Angeles, and the focus is on how technology can bring the event to viewers worldwide. The chief marketing officer for LA28 explained that his past work with customer journeys and fan engagement—both in the real world and online—has equ
France’s plan to host the 2030 Winter Games is facing unexpected hurdles, with ice hockey now looking for a new home in Paris. Officials had hoped to use Nice’s soccer stadium—renovated temporarily for hockey—but the city’s new mayor shut down the idea. Now, Paris is stepping in with two existing ar
Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards. The award recognizes top athletes from across the state, and both Faulkner and Schumacher earned their spots in a
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened global ticket sales on April 9 following a flood of local sign-ups. Organizers said over a hundred thousand locals bought tickets in the first week—a number they called record-breaking. But most of those tickets were the $28 entry-level seats, which sold out fast
Think about the people who keep lives running smoothly behind the scenes. They're the family members tending to a child’s scraped knee, the neighbors checking in on an elderly person, or the dedicated workers staffing daycare centers and nursing homes. While no medals are handed out for these daily
Tristan Thompson, a former NBA champion, spoke openly about the International Olympic Committee’s new rule that will bar transgender athletes from women’s events at the 2028 Games. He said the decision matters to him as a father of daughters and nieces, saying that men’s genetic makeup is “totally d
Every winter, some people jump into icy waters to raise money for good causes. In Boulder, hundreds chose to take a chilly leap last Saturday at the annual Polar Plunge. The event raises funds for Special Olympics Colorado, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. This year’s plunge happe
In a lively street filled with cheers, athletes who represented the United States in Milan-Cortina 2026 were welcomed back to Park City. The crowd gathered on Main Street, waving flags and ringing cowbells as the athletes made their way down the closed‑off road. The parade was organized by a local s
