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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Super Bowl 60: A Big TV Hit but Slightly Short of the Record

The biggest football game of the year, Super Bowl LX, attracted a huge crowd on TV and online. NBC and its streaming partner Peacock showed the game, which ended with Seattle beating New England 29‑13. The average viewership was about 125 million people, just a little less than last year’s record of

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

U. S. Women Crush Canada in Olympic Preliminaries

The U. S. women's hockey squad dominated Canada with a 5‑0 win in the first round of the Winter Games. Coach John Wroblewski told his players that a victory is only part of the climb, hinting at the long road ahead to gold. The match was a showcase for the Americans’ power, who have already wo

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

The Hidden Lights That Keep Curling Fair

Curling fans are buzzing again as the Winter Games bring a new twist to the sport. The American duo, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, are set to clash with Sweden for the mixed‑doubles gold. A victory would mark the first time the U. S. takes home a medal in this category, which only began in 2018.

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Winter Games Cut Ties With Toxic Wax, Shift Focus to Health

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy marked a historic shift: the top athletes will glide on skis that no longer use fluorinated waxes, chemicals linked to long‑term health risks. For years these substances helped competitors shave milliseconds off their times, but growing awareness of environmental an

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Austrian Victory in Women’s Ski Combined

Austria captured the top spot in a surprise twist during the women’s team combined at the Winter Games. The duo of Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber skied their way to gold after the United States’ leading contenders slipped past the finish line in fourth place, missing a medal by just 0. 06 second

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Eileen Gu: A Dual‑Identity Champion on the Slopes

Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco in 2003, grew up learning to glide on skis from her mother, a former instructor. She started skiing at age three and claimed her first national title by nine. Despite being U. S. ‑born, Gu decided in 2019 to represent China in international competitions. Her choic

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Champion on Ice: Erin Jackson’s Path to Olympic Glory

Erin Jackson began skating at the age of ten in Ocala, Florida. She quickly moved from inline tracks to long‑track speed skating and earned a place on the U. S. Olympic team in 2018, competing in the women’s 500 meters. In Beijing, she broke a decade‑long drought for American speed skaters by winn

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Eye‑Level Action: A Hockey Moment in the Sky

The picture was taken during a fast‑paced hockey game at the Winter Olympics. The photographer, who has covered many major sports events, chose a rare angle that shows the goalie looking up toward the ceiling while tracking the puck. This view is uncommon because most hockey photos capture the actio

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Utah’s 2034 Olympic Plan: Lessons From Milan

Utah recently sent a team of observers to the Winter Games in Milan, Italy, where they got a firsthand look at how the Olympics run. They came from Utah, Los Angeles, the French Alps and Brisbane to learn from the International Olympic Committee. The trip gave them a chance to see how big events are

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

The Olympic Flame’s First Light in Milan

A single image can capture the feeling of a whole city watching the Olympic flame ignite the cauldron in Milan. The picture shows the moment when a bright blaze rises, marking the official start of the Games. People from all over Europe and beyond have long awaited this instant, hoping it will bring

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