A broken ski and a slushy course upended the women’s cross‑country relay Saturday. Jessie Diggins anchored Team USA for a powerful finish. Here’s how Team USA did. TESERO, Autonomous Province of Trento — A broken ski and a slushy course upended the women’s cross‑country relay Saturday, sending Norway to victory as powerhouse Sweden suffered a … Read more
After realizing he finished in first place, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen fell to the ground and started to scream with joy. “I was skiing with my heart,” he said. BORMIO, Province of Sondrio — Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South … Read more
Dual moguls is a new event within the freestyle skiing sport at the Winter Games. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Women’s dual moguls made its Olympic debut Saturday in a “chaotic” and “wild” morning, but the Americans managed to finish strong, winning two more medals. Team USA’s Jaelin Kauf went into the event as a … Read more
Parents of Stevens football players demand answers after 16-year-old Jaren “JLaw” Lawson collapsed at practice and died. NISD disputes key allegations. SAN ANTONIO — Balloons, flowers, candles and photos now line the fence by the Stevens High School football field, forming a growing memorial for 16-year-old Jaren Troy Lawson, known as “JLaw.” Lawson, a football … Read more
San Antonio’s rising rookie will tackle dual challenges at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles after being a late addition to the Rising Stars challenge. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant will have double-duty at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The NBA announced he will replace injured Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cedric Coward … Read more
Stolz’s bid for four gold medals in four events continues Saturday at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. WASHINGTON — American speedskater Jordan Stolz’s bid for four gold medals in four events continues Saturday in the 500-meter final. The 21-year-old Stolz, from Wisconsin, collected his first gold medal in Italy when he set an Olympic record … Read more
The U.S. skater was in the lead going into the free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate that sent him tumbling off the podium at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday, allowing Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan … Read more