Mikaela Shiffrin’s giant slalom at Milan Cortina ended without a medal, but plenty of optimism

The gap between Shiffrin and the podium was just 0.3 seconds, which she said is a sign she’s regaining speed in an event that left her shaken following a 2024 crash. CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Province of Belluno — Mikaela Shiffrin stood at the start gate atop the giant slalom course at sun-splashed Tofane and made a … Read more

Speed skating: Erin Jackson had her eyes on gold in the women’s 500m event. Was she successful?

Erin Jackson and Sarah Warren represented Team USA in the women’s 500m speedskating event. Here’s how they did. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Erin Jackson fell short in the women’s 500-meter speed skating event, failing to defend her gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games.  Jackson, who became the first Black woman to win … Read more

Smooch-a-Pooch | Emotional support dogs deliver Valentine’s Day love to young hospital patients ❤️

Four facility dogs delivered valentines and puppy love to young patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital ahead of Valentine’s Day. HOUSTON — Valentine’s Day came a little early at a Texas children’s hospital, thanks to a team of four-legged helpers spreading smiles and comfort. Facility dogs at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital delivered valentines to patients … Read more

Pursuit biathlon race: Sweden’s Martin Ponsiluoma secures Olympic gold, Norwegian biathlete who made shocking confession wins silver

Ponsiluoma of Sweden dominated on the shooting range Sunday to take the gold medal in the 12.5-kilometer pursuit biathlon race at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — In an upset for the French men’s biathlon team, Martin Ponsiluoma of Sweden dominated on the shooting range Sunday to take the gold … Read more