Campbell Wright was the lone competitor for Team USA in the men’s 15km mass start event. Here’s how he finished. WASHINGTON — Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway’s 17th gold medal … Read more
Norway set the previous record at the 2022 Beijing Olympics when it took home 16 gold medals. Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway’s 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter … Read more
The San Antonio Spurs triumphed over the Phoenix Suns 121-94, extending their winning streak to seven games. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 121-94 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Stephon Castle led the team with 20 points and three steals. The Spurs have now won seven straight games, … Read more
The event tests an athlete’s ability to generate height, execute precise form in the air and deliver controlled landings. LIVIGNANO, Province of Lucca — The men’s aerial event in the freestyle skiing discipline finally crowned a new champion on Friday following weather delays at the Winter Olympics. The qualification round got underway at 4:30 a.m. … Read more
The standout athletes have both competed at five Olympic Games. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Two Team USA star athletes will help close out the 2026 Winter Olympics. Standout Olympians Hilary Knight and Evan Bates will carry the U.S. flag during the Games’ Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Team USA announced on Friday. This is … Read more
The final featured the top four women in the World Cup skicross points standings this season. LIVIGNO, Province of Sondrio — Daniela Maier of Germany won the gold medal in women’s skicross ahead of Swiss freeskier Fanny Smith at the Winter Olympics on Friday. The 29-year-old Maier, competing in her second Olympics, took an early lead … Read more
Many of the colorful masks that bring Carnival to life are created in a Venetian workshop. VENICE, Metropolitan City of Venice — Every day people explore Venice — riding in gondolas or walking the narrow streets. But for two weeks in February, this city throws a party. “Carnival is a special atmosphere,” said Venice tourism councilor … Read more