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On YouTubeOlympics News / ESPN / December 12
Hedman to undergo surgery, eyes Olympic return 
Victor Hedman's elbow surgery, set for Monday, is expected to sideline the Lightning's captain until February but could pave the way for the defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan.
Olympics News / ESPN / December 12
Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy
Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson filed for bankruptcy on Thursday.
Snoop Dogg joins Team USA as honorary coach
Snoop Dogg will join Team USA in Milan and Cortina as an "honorary coach".
Vonn, 41, earns 1st WCup downhill win since 2018
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunning fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory in nearly eight years -- and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.
Olympics News / ESPN / December 12
Russian lugers to race amid Ukrainian objection
Russian athletes have told the International Luge Federation that they obtained visas and are coming to the U.S. for a World Cup race next weekend, a move that Ukrainian athletes believe is simply unfair.
Olympics News / ESPN / December 11
IOC: Allow Russian youths to compete with flag
The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries' youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.
San Jose Sharks News / ESPN / December 10
Sharks' Celebrini dreams of playing for Canada
Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who is in the midst of a breakout second season in the NHL, says it would be a "huge honor" to play for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February.
Olympics News / ESPN / December 10
IOC gender eligibility policy set for early 2026
On Wednesday, the IOC set a target of early 2026 to detail a new policy on eligibility in female sports that could see transgender athletes excluded from the Olympic Games.
Olympics News / ESPN / December 10
3 Russian skiers can enter Olympic qualifying
Three skiers from Russia and six from Belarus -- including former Olympic and world champions -- have been approved to compete in qualifying events for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / December 6
U.S. skater Ilia Malinin lands record 7 quad jumps at Grand Prix
American figure skater Ilia Malinin won his third consecutive Grand Prix Final in record-setting fashion on Saturday in Nagoya, Japan. Malinin became the first skater to land seven quad jumps in one program.
Boxing News / KO on SI / December 5
Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara Preview: Preview, Undercard & Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia returns to action on Saturday, aiming to make the third defense of his IBF World Cruiserweight title against Huseyin Cinkara. Fighting in Broadbeach, Australia, Opetaia will put his 28-0 unbeaten record on the line against the German.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 5
Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach press conference quotes and fight prediction
Isaac Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) and Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) will soon face each other in a 12-round super lightweight bout. Their clash headlines a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX.
Jai Opetaia News / Big Fight Weekend / December 4
Jai Opetaia vs. Hüseyin Cinkara press conference quotes and fight prediction
Jai Opetaia (28-0, 22 KOs) will soon defend his IBF cruiserweight world title against Hüseyin Cinkara (23-0, 19 KOs). Their bout headlines a Tasman Fighters card at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Australia.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3
Bill Daly: 'If rink not completed, no NHLers going to the Olympics'
Unless things take a drastic turn for the better, this experience could embolden the league to eschew Olympic participation for the foreseeable future.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / December 2
Ice rink for 2026 Olympic hockey tournament is creating major concerns
The men's ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics will feature NHL players for the first time since the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia, and that is creating a lot of excitement for the tournament.
Janibek Alimkhanuly News / Big Fight Weekend / December 2
Janibek Alimkhanuly reportedly tests positive for banned substance
WBO and IBF middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly (17-0, 12 KOs) has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance. The unified titlist was scheduled to face Erislandy Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) on a Dec.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 26
USA unveils jerseys for 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament
The red, white and blue have their gear for February.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18
LeBron James, Steph Curry reveal whether they will play in 2028 Olympics
James is now 40 and will be 43 by the time the L.A. Olympics roll around. Meanwhile, Curry is not far behind at 37 right now and set to be 40 in 2028.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 18
Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA basketball's future
A veteran-heavy USA Basketball squad took home a gold medal last summer in Paris. But their two biggest stars won't be returning. Who could replace them?
Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 16
Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai Fight Results: Espinoza Scores 11th Rd TKO
WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza (28-0, 24 KOs) once again delivered a dominant performance, earning an 11th-round TKO victory over Arnold Khegai (23-3-1, 14 KOs) on Saturday night in Mexico.
Gary Bettman News / Daily Faceoff / November 14
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman bothered by issues with 2026 Olympic arena
The main venue where the 2026 Olympic hockey will be played is the Milano Santagiulia Arena.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / October 30
IOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year Esports Olympics deal
The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have canceled a 12-year deal for the kingdom to host the Olympic Esports Games, the IOC announced Thursday.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 23
USA women's basketball team announces impressive HC hiring
Lawson, who has been at the helm of the Duke women’s basketball program for the past five seasons, has always demanded hard work, accountability and togetherness from her players.
Boxing News / Dice City Sports / September 21
Gabriela Fundora Breaks Down Alexas Kubicki in 7, Retains Undisputed Flyweight Crown
For Gabriela Fundora, dominance is becoming routine. The 23-year-old Ring and undisputed flyweight champion retained her crown in emphatic fashion Saturday night.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / September 19
2026 Olympics allowing Russians to compete as AINs again
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) laid to rest any remaining confusion over the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes Friday, announcing that individual athletes would be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, though once again not under the banners of their home countries.
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