2026 Olympics slope safety called into question: ‘They don’t deserve to have the Olympic Games here’

Two training incidents Friday called into question the safety of the fearsome Stelvio slope — the men’s downhill ski course for next winter’s Milan-Cortina Olympics. BORMIO, Province of Sondrio — French standout Cyprien Sarrazin was in intensive care with a head injury and will undergo surgery after a crash during training for a World Cup … Read more

Here’s what CJ Stroud said about being booed at NRG Stadium

C.J. Stroud’s performance pushed the home crowd at NRG Stadium to do something the 23-year-old hasn’t heard much during his short NFL career. HOUSTON — Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said the team’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas was “probably one of the worst games of my whole career.” The offense failed to … Read more

Alamo Bowl attracts tens of thousands to San Antonio, kicking off boost to tourism industry

Mad Dogs British Pub’s Terry Corless has experienced only improvements in foot traffic year-after-year of the Valero Alamo Bowl. SAN ANTONIO — Tens of thousands of college football fans are packing San Antonio ahead of the 32nd Annual Valero Alamo Bowl, which marks yet another big win for local businesses. The Colorado Buffaloes are set … Read more

At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket

Wednesday’s doubleheader on Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with numbers nearly five times more than the NBA. WASHINGTON — LeBron James and the NBA are going to have make room for the NFL on Christmas. That shouldn’t be a problem. Both leagues were winners on Wednesday. Netflix set records … Read more

USC and Texas A&M once had playoff hopes but instead will meet in the Las Vegas Bowl

It’s not the setting either side envisioned but a chance for both to finish the season on a positive note. LAS VEGAS — Southern California opened its season at Allegiant Stadium with a victory over LSU that set up the Trojans for early contention for the College Football Playoff, but instead will end the year where … Read more