U.S. Curling Team trains at Minnesota Vikings facility ahead of 2026 Olympics

Elite curlers use NFL training center to boost strength and performance for Milan Cortina Games. EAGAN, Minn. — Members of the U.S. Curling team are training at the Minnesota Vikings’ Training Haus facility as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The state-of-the-art center, typically reserved for professional football players, now hosts … Read more

Meet Italy’s ‘Gelato King’ in Tuscany ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Sergio Dondoli’s award-winning gelato draws visitors from around the world to San Gimignano. SAN GIMIGNANO, Province of Siena — In the medieval town of San Gimignano, Sergio Dondoli has earned the title “Gelato King of Italy,” attracting crowds from across the globe with his inventive flavors and commitment to tradition. Dondoli’s gelato shop sits among … Read more

Texans clinch third consecutive playoff berth with 20-16 win over Chargers

C.J. Stroud threw two long touchdowns on Houston’s first two drives, leading the Texans to a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. INGLEWOOD, Calif.(AP) — The Houston Texans are riding a wave of momentum as the playoffs near. They’re still alive in the race for the AFC South, a division they’ve won multiple times, … Read more

‘I need a recovery beer’ | 3 years ago today, a new Luka meme was unlocked in one of his greatest Mavericks performances

DALLAS — On this day three years ago, Dallas sports fans weren’t just celebrating Christmas magic. They were still living Luka magic. The former (gosh, that still hurts to say) Dallas Mavericks star gave fans one of his greatest single-game performances of his career: a 60-point, 20-rebound triple-double, the first of its kind in NBA history. … Read more