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Summer Britcher got her second women's singles luge win of the season, moving her atop the World Cup standings and further cementing her status as a medal contender for the Milan Cortina Olympics next month.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 4

Rast ends Shiffrin winning streak in WC slaloms

Swiss skier Camille Rast ended Mikaela Shiffrin's six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms Sunday, beating the American star at a race in Slovenia as their duel shapes up nicely for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 3

Jackson wins 100M trials, gets U.S. Olympic spot

Erin Jackson won the women's 1,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speedskating by finishing faster than her good friend, world record-holder Brittany Bowe, on Saturday to qualify in that event for Milan Cortina's Winter Games next month.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 3

Four injury replacement options for Team USA at the Winter Olympics

Team USA will have myriad options in the event of an injury.

Winter Classic in major need of reboot

What is Auston Matthews' ceiling after becoming Leafs' all-time goal leader?

Mika Zibanejad makes Winter Classic history in Rangers' dominant win

Brady Tkachuk knocked down after wild Logan Stanley sucker punch

Breaking down USA's 2026 Olympic women's hockey roster

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

Knee injury ends season of Shiffrin slalom rival

Olympic slalom silver medalist Katharina Liensberger of Austria, a rival of Mikaela Shiffrin in the event, sustained serious knee injuries in a crash in training that effectively ends her season, skiing's governing body said on Friday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Breaking down Team USA's 2026 Olympic men's hockey roster

The USA braintrust, led by Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, came under fire for its roster construction at the 4 Nations.

United States may regret not bringing more offense to Olympics

Does Team USA have an answer for Team Canada's Tom Wilson?

The 2026 Olympic All-Snub Team

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Finland unveils women’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

Finland unveiled its women’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, with several PWHL athletes earning a spot. Boston Fleet forward Susanna Tapani, Vancouver Goldeneyes’ forward Michelle Karvinen, Ottawa Charge defender Ronja Savolainen and goaltender San Ahola have been named to the team.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / January 2

Hilary Knight leads U.S. women's Olympic hockey roster

Olympic veteran Hilary Knight leads the U.S. women's hockey team unveiled on Friday for next month's Milano Cortina Winter Games. Knight, 36, will set an American record in her sport with her fifth Winter Olympics appearance after winning gold in 2018 and three silver medals.

PWHL News / PDubHockey / January 2

PDubHockey’s 2026 Winter Olympic roster projection for Team Finland

Finland approaches the 2026 Winter Olympics with legitimate medal expectations built on the foundation of expanded offensive depth. While Canada and the United States remain gold medal favourites, Finland’s roster construction might just suggest they are better equipped than ever to challenge North American dominance.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Sweden unveils men’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

Tre Kronor has a solid class of talent heading to Milan. On Friday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation revealed its men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Olympics News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Team USA announces 2026 Olympic roster

With a robust goaltending room and multiple additions to fortify its scoring, the American side should bring an explosive boost to the Winter Games.

Breaking down Team USA's 2026 Olympic men's hockey roster

The 2026 Olympic All-Snub Team

Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?

Mika Zibanejad makes Winter Classic history in Rangers' dominant win

Winter Classic in need of reboot

Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

USA unveils women’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

One of the most dominant forces in women’s hockey has its troops ready to battle it out in Italy. On Friday morning’s episode of TODAY on NBC, USA Hockey formally revealed its women’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

USA unveils men’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

The Americans are locked, loaded and ready to head to Italy. On Friday morning’s episode of TODAY on NBC, USA Hockey formally revealed its men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 1

5 cruiserweights to watch out for in 2026

2026 is here, and we already have some intriguing matchups confirmed on the boxing schedule. Renowned stars will continue to make headlines, while the next crop of fighters will look to make their mark.

Olympics News / PDubHockey / January 1

PDubHockey’s 2026 Winter Olympic roster projection for Team Sweden

Sweden enters the 2026 Winter Olympics positioned to challenge for their first medal since 2006. While lacking the individual star power of North American rosters, Sweden’s program has systematically built depth through NCAA development pipelines and PWHL integration.

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The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

Olympics News / PDubHockey / December 31

PDubHockey’s 2026 Winter Olympic roster projection for Team Czechia

Team Czechia arrives at the 2026 Winter Olympics with legitimate aspirations of capturing its first-ever medal. Back-to-back bronze finishes at the World

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30

Olympic roster will be test to see if USA Hockey has learned from mistakes

The United States is expected to announce its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament on Friday, and it will be a significant test as to whether or not the organization has learned from its previous mistakes.

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list

Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Lindsey Vonn News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Comeback: A Potential Ratings Lifeline for NBC’s 2026 Winter Games Coverage

As the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics approach in February, NBC executives have reason to celebrate: American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn, at age 41, has officially qualified for her fifth Olympic Games, delivering a compelling superstar storyline that could significantly boost viewership for the network’s broadcast.

Snoop Dogg News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Snoop Dogg To Join Peacock As Analyst For NBA Broadcast

The NBA’s January 5 broadcast on Peacock will get a third voice on commentary, as according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, rapper and actor Snoop Dogg is set to join Terry Gannon and Reggie Miller for the broadcast of the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 15

Badou Jack Reflects on Future After Grueling Loss to Noel Mikaelian: 'Father Time Might Be Coming'

A battered and visibly exhausted Badou Jack sat before reporters on Saturday night, wrestling not only with a unanimous decision defeat but with the possibility that his remarkable 16-year professional career may have reached its final chapter.

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.

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.

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.

Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA basketball's future

The 25 greatest journeymen in NBA history

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

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.