OLYMPIC

Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Winter Games: Wins, Whims and Worries

Norway finished top of the medal table with 41 prizes, including 18 golds, followed by the United States and Italy. Yet numbers alone miss the drama that unfolded on and off the slopes. The spotlight fell on figure skater Alysa Liu, who after a brief retirement returned to win gold. Her performan

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Future Dreams: From Ice Rinks to Olympic Glory

The story begins on a cold winter day, where a young athlete first slid across an outdoor rink with friends and family. Those early moments shaped a passion that would later lead to national championships and international medals. The narrative follows the athlete’s journey from local practice to th

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Patriot Party or Public Duty? A Closer Look at FBI Director’s Olympic Hang‑out

The FBI chief was seen partying with the U. S. men’s hockey team after they won gold at the Olympics. Videos showed him cheering, drinking beer and waving a shaka sign beside star player Dylan Larkin. He also answered the phone of former President Trump, who was calling to invite the team to t

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Curious Curling Draws Big Bets at Milan Cortina Games

Curling, a sport known for its smooth stone slides and strategic sweeping, has become a surprising hotspot for bettors during the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. While hockey traditionally dominates wagering, oddsmakers are noticing a sharp rise in interest for curling matches, especially after th

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Mayor Pushes for Change in LA Olympic Leadership

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back

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Feb 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars, Sports and Snow: The 2026 Winter Games in Full View

The first day of the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics drew a crowd that went beyond athletes. In the opening ceremony, a famous singer lit up the stage with a show‑stopping performance that showcased Italy’s flair. Later, two well‑known gymnasts were spotted cheering on friends and family at va

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

From Fisherman to Bobsledder: Shane Pitter's Unique Olympic Journey

Shane Pitter, a 26-year-old fisherman from Jamaica, is making waves in the world of bobsledding. While most people would have been fishing on a sunny day in Jamaica, Pitter was competing in the Milan Cortina Games. His journey from the sea to the ice is nothing short of remarkable. Pitter's story i

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Snowy Shift: Milan Slopestyle Safety Overhaul Amid Climate Shakeup

The Olympic snowboard slopestyle event is shifting dates because of a weather warning. Organizers moved the men's and women's qualification rounds from February 16 to February 15 to avoid heavy snow that could bring temperatures down to –12 °C. The change aims to keep athletes safe and the competi

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Milan Olympics: A Condom Shortage Reveals More Than Medals

During the Winter Games, athletes seemed to treat Valentine’s week like a sprint, racing through free condom supplies and emptying dispensers before the competition began. Organisers had handed out about 10, 000 condoms across city and mountain venues to encourage safe habits among the mostly young,

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Olympics Schedule Clash Leaves Top Freeskier Feeling Short‑Spoken

Eileen Gu, the 22‑year‑old Chinese athlete who won silver in slopestyle earlier this week, expressed disappointment after the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) refused to adjust her training timetable for the halfpipe event. She is the only woman competing in all three freestyle di

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