After his first medal win, the Norwegian athlete revealed in a live broadcast that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend and hoped to win her back. WASHINGTON — Strula Holm Laegreid of Norway won a bronze medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday in the men’s sprint biathlon race — three days after … Read more
The U.S. women’s snowcross riders were chasing America’s third-ever medal in the event. WASHINGTON — American snowboard cross legend Faye Thelen competed in her fifth Olympics on Friday, but missed out on a medal chance after she was knocked out of the competition during the semifinals. Team USA’s Stacy Gaskill, who finished seventh in snowboard … Read more
A slew of Spurs are traveling to Los Angeles to face off against the association’s elite this weekend. Here’s the schedule. SAN ANTONIO — As the Spurs rocket back into NBA relevance to the tune of a 38-16 record and the No. 2 seed in the West at the unofficial halfway mark of the season, … Read more
U.S. ice dancing duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates won silver after their free dance on Wednesday, missing out on gold by less than a point. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned the silver medal after Wednesday night’s free dance at the Milan Cortina Olympics by … Read more
The Team USA snowcross rider who won gold at the 2022 Games is at his fifth Olympics. WASHINGTON — Four years ago, Team USA’s Nick Baumgartner stood atop the Olympic podium in mixed team snowcross. His chase for a second Olympic gold, this time in the individual event, didn’t go the way he wanted, but … Read more
Scotty James is a favorite to win gold in Friday’s finals for the men’s snowboard halfpipe. He’s also a champion at dancing down hallways. WASHINGTON — He’s not the British prime minister — or an actor portraying one — but Australian snowboarder Scotty James might outshine them on the dance floor. James, who is a … Read more
The United States had two goals disallowed after review, but they didn’t let that stop them from dominating the team from Latvia. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Brock Nelson scored twice, four teammates had two assists apiece and the U.S. opened the Olympics by rolling past Latvia 5-1 on Thursday night in a dominant … Read more