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College basketball fans just got their March Madness brackets.
March Madness is here! Brackets drop soon, with Duke eyeing the men's top seed and undefeated UConn leading the women's.
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China's coach keeps focus on the field as Taiwan quarter awaits.
China and Taiwan clash in a politically explosive Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal as coach Ante Milicic demands his players stay composed under pressure.
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Bam Adebayo joins the 80-point club with second-highest single-game total in NBA history
Bam Adebayo's 83-point explosion shattered records—36 free throws, 43 attempts—sparking debate: historic performance or stat-padding masterclass?
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Watch what happens when one marathon becomes seven.
AnneMette Bontaites planned to run one NYC Marathon. She finished with a completely different plan.
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Bam Adebayo joins basketball's rarest air with 83-point night
Bam Adebayo just etched his name into NBA history, dropping 83 points—the second-most ever in a single game—as the Heat dominated the Wizards.
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Bam Adebayo just rewrote what's possible in a single night
Star NBA players like LeBron James take to social media to praise the Miami player’s incredible scoring achievement.Published On 11 Mar 2026Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday – the second-highest scoring game in NBA history – was a......
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Steve Emt curled his way from rock bottom to the Paralympic podium.
The U.S. claimed victory in Sunday's mixed doubles match against Italy, with American Steve Emt leading the charge on the court.
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What an NFL player and Taylor Swift dancer built for young athletes who needed it most
A Taylor Swift dancer and NFL player are creating a safe space for teen athletes—combining their massive platforms for a cause bigger than fame.
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Sydney Peterson races down slopes and through labs, turning her dystonia into discovery
Sydney Peterson races down slopes despite a incurable neurological condition—and is researching cures for others like her.
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While F1 chases Melbourne, Lewis Hamilton charts a different finish line—racing in Africa before he retires.
Lewis Hamilton demands Africa "take itself back" from European control, vowing to race a Formula One grand prix on the continent before his career ends.
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4 months ago
Did the Super Bowl just prove major sports events can run on zero emissions?
The NFL just pulled off a net-zero Super Bowl, diverting massive amounts of waste from landfills through aggressive recycling efforts.
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4 months ago
Gold medal hockey heroes take their place in Congress
America's Olympic ice hockey heroes took center stage at Trump's State of the Union, bringing gold-medal glory to Congress.
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US Women's Hockey Team Finds Their Own Way to Celebrate Gold
Kash Patel's viral celebration of Team USA's Olympic hockey victory gets a surprise guest: President Trump calling in to join the festivities.
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Why are a handful of U.S. states dominating the Winter Games medal count?
American winter athletes are dominating Milan Cortina—but their medals come from just a handful of states. Only Norway outpaces the U.S. in winter sports.
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Coen's joy mirrors Antoinette's gold.
Olympians dedicate lifetimes to one moment. At Milano Cortina, Coen Rijpma's dream finally came true.
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4 months ago
From frozen heartbreak to golden triumph: U.S. men's hockey reclaims Olympic glory.
The U.S. men's hockey team ended a 46-year Olympic gold medal drought, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime behind goaltender Connor Hellebuyck's stellar performance.
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Marshall "Major" Taylor Pedaled Into History as Cycling's First Black Champion—and Became a Global Sports Icon Before Anyone Else
Marshall "Major" Taylor pedaled into history as cycling's first Black world champion—and possibly sport's first international celebrity, despite Jim Crow barriers that locked him out of local clubs.
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Johannes Klæbo Ascends to Winter Olympics Glory in Cross-Country Showdown
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo claimed gold in the grueling 50km cross-country ski race at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, cementing Norway's dominance on the slopes.
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What Ben Ogden's PFAS-free skis reveal about American skiing's next era
Ben Ogden just ended America's 50-year medal drought in Olympic men's cross-country skiing. The Vermonter's silver in Milan-Cortina reignited hope for U.S. distance skiing.
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The secret to Alex Ferreira's 10th gold: one athlete, one event, relentless refinement
Alex Ferreira claimed gold in men's freeski halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, delivering a dominant performance on day fourteen in Livigno, Italy.
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4 months ago
What a young U.S. hockey roster learned from Sweden to reach Olympic gold contention
The Americans survived a thrilling overtime thriller to reach Friday's semifinal against Slovakia—one win away from a gold medal showdown with Canada.
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The secret weapon Olympic skiers pack between races: knitting needles
Olympic cross-country skier Ben Ogden just made history—and he's doing it with knitting needles in hand.
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33 drones now patrol England to stop the £1bn waste crime epidemic
Drones are taking to the skies to fight a £1bn-a-year problem: England's illegal waste dumping crisis. A new 33-strong unit launches today.
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The Surprising Villa Hosting South Korea's Olympic Lunar New Year Celebrations
Nestled in the heart of Milan, a stunning 1930s villa-turned-museum has become the temporary home for South Korea during the Olympics, offering a unique cultural backdrop.
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Ghanaian Skeleton Racer Brings Pioneering Olympic Wit to the Sliding Track
Akwasi Frimpong, Ghana's winter sports star, is a world-class wisecracker who defies the serious athlete stereotype, reflecting on his journey as a Black African in the white-dominated winter sports world.
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Olympians Reveal the Mental Strategies Powering Their Resilience
Flawless performances are a myth. For decades, coaches strived to engineer Olympians' "flow state," that elusive zone where everything clicks. But the pursuit of perfection often falls short.
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U.S. Hockey Secures Olympic Medal Bid with Quarterfinal Win
A last-second overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes propels Team USA to a semifinal showdown with Slovakia. Meanwhile, Canada narrowly advances to face Finland.
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Wolfdog Sprints Alongside Olympic Skiers, Clocks Fastest Time of the Day
A furry intruder stole the show at the Olympic cross-country skiing team sprint, as a Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul crashed the race, delighting spectators in Lago Di Tesero, Italy.
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Ogden, Schumacher grab silver for U.S. in Olympic cross-country team sprint, Diggins falls short
Soaring through the snow, U.S. skiers Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher clinched a silver medal in the thrilling Olympic cross-country team sprint, while Jessie Diggins and the women's team narrowly missed the podium.
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Shiffrin Shines Bright in Olympic Comeback
Shiffrin's golden moment: After stumbling in her first two races, the skiing star clinched Olympic glory in a thrilling third contest.
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Shohei Ohtani's Secret to Acing Life's Ambitions
Shohei Ohtani's meteoric rise from obscurity to MLB stardom holds the key to crushing your own ambitions, says a Harvard Business School professor.
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Heartwarming Grandfather Cheers On Granddaughter's Olympian Girlfriend
At 87, Conrad Andringa is the heart of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, cheering on his grandson's girlfriend, US mogul skier Tess Johnson, with unwavering passion.
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Friendly Rivals Stolz and de Boo Ignite Speed Skating's Next Golden Age
Jordan Stolz and Jenning de Boo, the world's premier speedskating sprinters, engage in a fierce yet respectful competition, captivating audiences with their unparalleled skill and sportsmanship.
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Moms in Their 40s Defy Age Limits, Earn Olympic Bobsled Medals
Two veteran U.S. bobsledders, Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, defied age and expectations, clinching gold and bronze medals in a thrilling Olympic showdown.
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Italy's Athletes Capture 15 Gold Medals at Home Olympics
Triumphant Brignone claims another Olympic gold as rivals bow in respect, cementing her status as a skiing legend.
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Witness the historic rise of women in Nordic combined
The Olympic stage remains closed to women in Nordic combined, despite athletes' tireless efforts. Their hopes for 2030 hinge on the world watching this week's men's events.
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Embrace the Speed: U.S. Skaters Revolutionize Olympic Team Events
Hurtling around the ice at 30 mph, U.S. Olympic speed skaters push the limits of teamwork, drafting mere inches apart to dominate the team pursuit event.
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India's Blistering Cricket Triumph Secures Super Eights Spot
Ishan Kishan's masterful 77 on a treacherous Colombo pitch propelled India to a commanding 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup group stage clash.
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Paralyzed Firefighter's Daughter Walks Down the Aisle
Soaring to victory, Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea clinched the U.S. team's first figure skating gold at the Games, a historic moment.
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Haptic Tech Brings Judo Thrills to Life at the Deaflympics
Judo's thunderous slams captivated Deaflympics crowds, showcasing the sport's raw power and athleticism. Deaf athletes defied gravity, leaving spectators in awe.
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