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'Embrace the storm' -- Ilia Malinin leaves Milan Cortina Olympics behind with world championship
After a disappointing performance in the 2026 Winter Olympics, Ilia Malinin looked every bit the best men's figure skater alive at the world championships in Prague.
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Figure Skating
Retiring Sakamoto signs off with 4th world title
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto bid farewell to figure skating with a fourth world championship title before retirement as one of the most decorated skaters in decades.
News
Quad God rebounds from Olympics, leads worlds
Ilia Malinin bounced back from misfiring at the Milan Cortina Olympics by leading after the short program at the figure skating world championships.
Figure Skating
Sakamoto currently first at figure skating worlds
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto is currently in first place after the women's short program at the figure skating worlds in her quest for a fourth title.
Olympics
'Shoutout Oakland': Olympic champ Alysa Liu receives key to city in hometown rally
The Olympic figure skating champion received a key to her hometown during a rally that included performances from Bay Area artists.
Figure Skating
Chock and Bates WD from figure skating worlds
Two-time Olympic champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates will not pursue a fourth straight ice dance world title, choosing instead to end their season.
Olympics
Olympic champ Liu out of figure skating worlds
Olympic figure skating gold medalist Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world championships later this month.
News
Malinin honored for his grace in defeat in Milan
American figure skater Ilia Malinin has been awarded the Milan Cortina Olympics fair play award for his sportsmanship after finishing off the podium at last month's Games.
Olympics - Figure Skating
History of notable U.S. figure skaters at the Olympics
From Tara Lipinski to Brian Boitano, the United States has produced an array of figure skating superstars. Learn more about top Olympic performers now.
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NHL
Dreams on paper, gold on ice: Revisiting Jack Hughes' and Alysa Liu's 2019 letters
In 2019, Hughes and Liu wrote to their retired selves. In 2026, they added Olympic gold to the story.
culture
2026 Winter Olympics: The Games as told by photos from each day
Here are the top photos and best moments from each day of the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.
Olympics
The way-too-early preview for the 2030 French Alps Olympics
An incredible two weeks of the Milan Cortina Olympics concluded on Sunday -- what can we expect from the French Alps 2030?
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U.S. historic firsts at 2026 Winter Olympics: Records, stats
The United States achieved many historic firsts and new records at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Check out notable highlights now.
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U.S. Winter Olympics gold medal tally: Live results
The United States has won more than 100 gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Find out which events have brought the most success now.
culture
2026 Winter Olympics: U.S.' first-ever mass start medal, women's freeski halfpipe final postponed
Saturday at the Olympics was headlined by a first-ever medal for Team USA in the mass start.
Olympics
What are the longest U.S. medal droughts at the Olympics?
Though the U.S. excelled at the 2024 Paris Games, there are medal droughts that still need to be broken during upcoming Olympic cycles.
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2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. men's hockey beats Slovakia in semis
Friday at the Olympics was headlined by the U.S. men's hockey team advancing to the gold medal round.
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2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 21 schedule: Milan Cortina events
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in the home stretch. Check out the Saturday rundown of events for the 2026 Winter Games now.
Olympics - Figure Skating
Alysa Liu captures figure skating gold to cap improbable comeback
After a nearly two-year hiatus, Alysa Liu captured figure skating gold.
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Olympics
How Alysa Liu became the unlikeliest Olympic figure skating champion
Alysa Liu won Olympic gold on Thursday -- an unexpected fairy-tale ending to an up-and-down week for the U.S. figure skating team.
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2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 20 schedule: Milan Cortina events
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in full swing! Check out the Feb. 20 rundown of events for the 2026 Winter Games now.
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2026 Winter Olympics: Alysa Liu wins gold, U.S. women's hockey takes gold and more
Thursday at the Olympics was headlined by figure skater Alysa Liu snapping a 20-year American drought and the U.S. defeating Canada for women's hockey gold.
Olympics
Liu captures elusive figure skating gold for U.S.
Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years with a flawless performance that combined her signature artistry with perfectly executed jumps.
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2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 19 schedule: Milan Cortina events
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in their final leg! Check out the Thursday rundown of events for the 2026 Winter Games now.
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AUSL surprises NiJaree Canady with its first 'golden ticket'
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has given out its first ticket -- presented by Kim Ng and Patrick Mahomes.
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Chang Ung, former North Korean IOC member, dies at 87
Chang Ung, a former North Korean member of the IOC who once led sports exchanges with rival South Korea including joint marches of their athletes at the Olympics, has died, the IOC announced. He was 87.
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A'ja Wilson returns to USA Basketball camp in Phoenix
A'ja Wilson will take part in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix, the first time that Wilson will take part in a training camp since helping the U.S. win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Payton doesn't see influx of NFL players in U.S. flag football
After experiencing firsthand the nuances of flag football, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that he would be "surprised" if there are any NFL players on the United States team in the near future.
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Investigation into Swiss cyclist's death finds no criminal intent
Prosecutors closed an investigation on Monday into the death of Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer who crashed at the 2024 road world championships and was not found for more than one hour, finding no criminal intent.
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New York City Marathon winner Albert Korir banned 5 years for doping
The 2021 New York City Marathon winner, Albert Korir of Kenya, was banned for five years after he admitted to doping, track and field investigators said Monday.
