Lauren Rich will be the only American on the world curling ice crew at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon woman who began curling seven years ago after watching the Winter Olympics has been selected to help create the competition ice for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Lauren Rich, … Read more
Figure skating competitions run from Feb. 6 to Feb. 22 in Milan. WASHINGTON — The U.S. figure skating team for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was announced Sunday, setting the stage for one of Team USA’s most anticipated sports when the Winter Games begin in February. The team features Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito and … Read more
Andrea Perotta reflects on the changing character of his hometown through photography. VENICE, Italy — A Venice-born photographer is offering a personal look at the floating city, capturing both its iconic landmarks and the quiet corners tourists rarely see. The story is part of our “Journey to Italy” series focusing on life and culture ahead … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia welcomes Spurs on Sports Illustrated’s Matt Guzman to break down the San Antonio Spurs’ upcoming challenges this week, debate the team’s tendency to play down to weaker opponents, and more. The discussion heats up around rookie Carter Bryant’s future—should this promising prospect get more playing time with the Austin Spurs … Read more
The Spurs narrowly lost to the Timberwolves, 104-103. Here’s what coach Mitch Johnson and Harrison Barnes said postgame. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road, 104-103. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 29 points in 27 minutes. Minnesota outscored the Spurs 33-18 in the final frame. Keldon … Read more
His parents, former world champions Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, died their flight crashed into a military helicopter midair and killed 67 last year. WASHINGTON — Figure skater Max Naumov made it to the Olympics one year after his parents died when their plane crashed into a military helicopter on approach to Washington, D.C. Naumov, … Read more
Gov. Abbott announced that he has appointed Colt McCoy to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. AUSTIN, Texas — A former Texas Longhorns quarterback is going to be part of an effort to guide the future of higher education in the Lone Star State. On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he has appointed Colt … Read more