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Olympics - Figure Skating
Pairs skating gold medalists Miura, Kihara retire
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from figure skating, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate.
Olympics - Figure Skating
'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.
Olympics - 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.
Olympics - Figure Skating
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.
Olympics - 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 - Figure Skating
'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.
Olympics - 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 - Figure Skating
Olympic champ Liu out of figure skating worlds
Olympic figure skating gold medalist Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world championships later this month.
Olympics - Figure Skating
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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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.
culture
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 - Figure Skating
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.
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Puerto Rican basketball icon José 'Piculín' Ortiz dies at 62
José "Piculín" Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, has died at the age of 62.
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Thousands at funeral for F1 driver, Paralympian Alex Zanardi
Alex Zanardi's funeral in Italy drew thousands Tuesday, after the former Paralympic gold medalist and F1 driver died Friday at 59.
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AUSL surprises players with 'golden tickets' and drafts 17 players
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League drafted seventeen players on Monday night.
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2026 Met Gala: Venus Williams, A'ja Wilson headline athlete presence
Venus Williams, A'ja Wilson, Misty Copeland and Aimee Mullins reflect a strong athlete presence at the 2026 Met Gala.
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New cycling star Paul Seixas, 19, to race the Tour de France
New French cycling star Paul Seixas, 19, has announced his participation in this year's Tour de France in July.
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Berehanu Tsegu wins Prague Marathon; Millicent Jelimo claims women's race
Berehanu Wendemu Tsegu of Ethiopia won the 31st edition of the Prague International Marathon on Sunday while Millicent Jelimo won the women's race.
