First-time Olympian wins gold in women’s biathlon sprint

The sprint race is the shortest biathlon discipline at the Winter Olympics. TESERO, Autonomous Province of Trento —  In her Olympic debut, Maren Kirkeeide of Norway bested two Frenchwomen to take gold in a snowy women’s 7.5-kilometer sprint biathlon race at the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Saturday. Kirkeeide cleared all 10 of her shots … Read more

Did Jordan Stolz win his 2nd gold medal in the 500 meters speed skating race?

The Olympic record was broken more than once as speedskaters raced to top the podium in the men’s 500-meter final. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — American speed skater Jordan Stolz won his second gold medal in the 2026 Winter Games and set a new Olympic record Saturday in the men’s speed skating 500-meter finals.  … Read more

AFFIDAVIT: Man accused of pointing gun at woman’s head, takes off in SA bus stop after confrontation about stolen money

Authorities said John Perez stole money from a woman’s purse at a north-side McDonald’s in November 2025 and then pulled a gun on her when he was confronted. SAN ANTONIO — A 23-year-old man is accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint after allegedly taking money from her purse at a north side McDonald’s in … Read more

Team USA powers through slushy course in the women’s cross-country ski relay

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

2 men hospitalized after being hit by intoxicated driver while fixing tire near downtown, police say

Investigators said the driver was evaluated for DUI and was found to be intoxicated before being booked, according to SAPD. SAN ANTONIO — Two men were hospitalized early Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while standing on the side of the road fixing a tire near a highway ramp downtown, according to the … Read more

Dozens say ‘I do’ at Bexar County Courthouse during free Valentine’s Day mass wedding ceremony

Love took center stage as dozens of couples tied the knot at a free Valentine’s Day mass wedding at the Bexar County Courthouse, followed by a celebration. SAN ANTONIO — Love is in the air! Dozens of couples tied the knot just after midnight on Saturday during a free Valentine’s Day mass wedding ceremony hosted … Read more

Samba-dancing Brazilian skier wins South America’s first ever Winter Games medal

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