Enes Kanter Freedom Labels Eileen Gu a ‘Traitor’ for Competing for China in Olympics
NEW YORK, NY — Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has publicly condemned Olympic skier Eileen Gu for choosing to represent China…
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Alysa Liu Emerges as Team USA’s Final Hope for Figure Skating Gold at Milan Cortina Olympics
MILAN, Italy — As the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold at Milan Cortina, American figure skater Alysa Liu has risen as the sole…
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Mike Trout Withdraws from World Baseball Classic Over $35 Million Insurance Hurdle
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels’ three-time Most Valuable Player and one of baseball’s brightest stars, announced Monday that…
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Team USA Secures Silver in Men’s Team Pursuit Speedskating at 2026 Winter Olympics
MILAN, Italy — In a thrilling showdown on the ice, Team USA’s men’s speedskating squad captured the silver medal in the team…
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Lindsey Vonn Reveals She Hasn’t Been Able to Stand Since Olympic Crash
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn, the celebrated American alpine skiing champion, returned to the United States on Monday and disclosed that…
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WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Voices Dislike for Los Angeles in Viral TikTok
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Sophie Cunningham, a standout guard for the Indiana Fever, recently shared her unvarnished views on Los Angeles in a…
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Norwegian Skier Atle Lie McGrath’s Olympic Gold Dreams Shattered by Costly Error in Blizzard Conditions
MILAN, Italy — In a dramatic turn at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Norwegian alpine skier Atle Lie McGrath’s pursuit of Olympic gold…
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Eileen Gu Takes Silver in Big Air at 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, Falls Short of Defending Gold
MILAN, Italy — Eileen Gu, the American-born skier who chose to represent China on the world stage, secured a silver medal in…
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Stephen A. Smith Attributes NBA Slam Dunk Contest Decline to LeBron James’ Absence
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The NBA Slam Dunk Contest, once a highlight of the All-Star Weekend festivities, has faced growing criticism for…
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Team USA Women’s Hockey Dominates Sweden to Reach Olympic Gold Medal Game
MILAN, Italy — Team USA’s women’s ice hockey team delivered a commanding performance on Monday, shutting out Sweden 5-0 in the semifinals…