An 'extraordinary' women's 1500m speed skating semi-final at the 2026 Winter Olympics saw six of the seven skaters crash, with China's Yang Jingru being the only one to finish upright and take first place.

BBC Sport explores the special scheme which has taken athletes to gold medal glory in sports they had never tried before.

Taking home the gold is nothing new to Team USA. After all, the athletes representing America at the 2026 Olympics in Cortina, Italy reached a historic milestone Feb. 21 by breaking the record for...

Sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala offered insights into how athletes can generate income, emphasizing the role of education in marketing oneself and understanding diverse cultures.

The Florida Senate has passed the 'Teddy Bridgewater Bill,' which legalizes coaches using personal funds to assist student athletes, following a previous suspension of the former quarterback for doing so.

Discussions in Detroit sports revolve around identifying the biggest star among local athletes and a proposed blockbuster NFL Draft trade that could impact the Lions' defense.

The 2026 Winter Olympics medal count is showing a significant lead for some nations as the Milan Cortina Games approach their penultimate day.

Premier League matches will include breaks to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast, highlighting the importance of religious observance for many athletes.

A former Olympian in Manhattan is now coaching the next generation of elite athletes at K-State, as the Olympic Games capture global attention.

The final three finishers in the men's 15km biathlon final engage in a playful competition to avoid coming in last place.

The Winter Olympics have witnessed some great history being made as well as its fair share of controversy. More specifically, Canadian teams can’t seem to escape the controversies. In the same week th

This article looks at 19 Olympians, highlighting their journeys from their first to their last, and current Olympic Games, showcasing their medal achievements.

This story highlights unforgettable moments from Black Winter Olympics athletes throughout the years, showcasing their journeys from countries with no snow to the Olympic stage.

Eve Muirhead expresses optimism that 'Super Saturday,' with gold medal opportunities for Bruce Mouat's curling team and Zoe Atkin in ski halfpipe, could lead to Team GB's most successful Winter Olympics.

Hilary Knight and Evan Bates will carry the flag for Team USA at the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, recognizing Knight's record-breaking hockey goals and Bates' ice dance legacy.

A list celebrates the top 10 Winter Olympians from Team USA since 2000, recognizing athletes who achieved significant success and redefined possibilities in the modern era of the Winter Games.

Benjamin Shroats, former coach of Team USA figure skater Amber Glenn, has been arrested in Texas on charges of sexual misconduct involving two athletes.

The Milano Cortina Games are described as an 'ASMR wonderland' by The Guardian, with the sounds of skiing and poles creating a unique auditory experience.

Ski mountaineering made its anticipated debut at the Winter Olympics in Bormio, with athletes competing in challenging blizzard conditions.

Four star athletes from Dothan High School celebrated their college commitments in a week of celebration.

Kaylee Estes of Walnut and Nolan Ashley of Falkner have been recognized as the Daily Journal Athletes of the Week for their recent performances.

Olympic athletes have elected a Korean bobsled pilot and an Estonian biathlete to represent them on the International Olympic Committee.

An upcoming middle school basketball tournament in Indian Trail will prioritize mental health awareness following the death of a 17-year-old Myers Park High School student.

The NBC President was asked whether the network's Olympic coverage exacerbates pressure on athletes, addressing the stress placed on heavily hyped competitors.

Maro Itoje has issued a warning about the 'corrosive' effects of social media, following racist abuse directed at Ireland lock Edwin Edogbo after his debut.

This weekly series highlights local athletes performing in collegiate sports, including J.J. Gowetski's contribution to John Carroll's swimming team.

Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Games have elected a South Korean bobsled pilot and an Estonian biathlete to represent them at the International Olympic Committee.

Biathlon, a sport combining rifle shooting and cross-country skiing, originated from Scandinavian military training exercises, with several U.S. Olympic athletes balancing sport and service.

Michigan football is reportedly pursuing Dave Peloquin, formerly of Notre Dame and Athletes First, to become their new general manager.

Special Olympics Delaware organized a first-of-its-kind snowshoeing competition on Wednesday morning, where athletes exchanged sneakers for snowshoes.

Athletes like Ilia Malinin, Simone Biles, and Michael Phelps are openly discussing their mental health, challenging stigma and promoting self-care.

Ski mountaineering, a new sport combining fast-paced action with technical descents, will make its debut at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, described as 'breakdancing' with athletes 'running like hamsters'.

Olympic bobsledder Steve Mesler speaks about mental health challenges and the importance of vulnerability for elite athletes, in an interview with LifeStance Health.

Ukraine has voiced strong disapproval over the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Paralympics, calling it 'disappointing and outrageous.'

A poll is open to select the Manitowoc-Sheboygan girls basketball playoff player to watch, featuring athletes from both Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties.

Broccoli juice is gaining popularity among endurance athletes at the Winter Olympics, particularly with Norway's skiers, who are using the unpalatable supplement to gain a competitive edge.

After being disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics, Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych returned to Kyiv, now planning a fundraiser for fallen athletes amidst his capital's struggles.

The article explores the rigorous training regimen of Team GB curlers, which includes weightlifting, strategic planning, and specific fueling techniques, akin to other elite athletes.

The last three finishers in the men's 15km biathlon final have some fun at the end of the race as they compete to not come last.

Ben Jaggers and Elizabeth Bircher, along with Charissa Higgs, were among the Central Texas athletes who excelled and won gold at the state UIL swimming and diving meet.

Friday night at the Milano Ice Skating Arena was supposed to close out the short track speedskating program at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics ... Read More

Several current and former Badgers athletes had a historic performance at the Olympics, with Harvey earning the Olympic MVP title, as the Badgers are two wins from the WCHA regular season title.

The thermal waters of the Italian Alps, known for their restorative properties, are being utilized by elite athletes during the Winter Games for rejuvenation.

Team USA secured its historic 11th gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, breaking the American record for most golds at a Winter Games, with Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran, and Chris Lillis winning the freeski mixed team aerials.

A Liverpool player currently on loan has suffered a devastating injury setback, extending the club's season-long injury curse to its loaned athletes.

Individual Neutral Athletes, who were not present at the opening ceremony, will be permitted to attend the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Day two of the IHSA boys' individual state wrestling tournament saw several local athletes advance to Saturday's state finals.

An unprecedented incident occurred in the women's 1500m speed skating semi-final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where six of the seven skaters crashed, with China's Yang Jingru being among them.

Individual Neutral Athletes will be permitted to attend the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, despite not being present at the opening.

Hempfield High School celebrates alumna Jasmine Jones, who is competing in the two-woman bobsled at the Winter Olympics and inspiring future athletes.

Marshwood's Natalie Lathrop and Newmarket's Nick Minutelli were voted Seacoast girls' and boys' Athletes of the Week for Feb. 9-14.

After an initial period of restraint, Russian state television has begun to acknowledge the success of its athletes at the Olympics, with a presenter noting Nikita Filippov's silver medal.

Individual Neutral Athletes, who were absent from the opening ceremony, will be allowed to attend the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Ukraine has announced its decision to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in protest of the International Paralympic Committee's allocation of slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Ukrainian athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Verona due to the decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Scientists have found that extreme endurance running can make ultramarathon athletes' red blood cells less flexible, potentially impairing their oxygen delivery.

The Ukrainian Paralympic team has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest against the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team has announced they will boycott the opening ceremony next month due to the invitation of Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

La Salle's Kief and Ryle's Savage were recognized with 'That's My Boy' awards at the 59th annual scholar-athlete banquet hosted by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Football Foundation.

This article highlights some of the youngest athletes participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics, alongside established legends.

A Pittsburgh-based doctor and former Team USA mental health coach shared insights into how Olympic athletes prepare mentally for the immense pressure of competition.

Another U.S. state has moved to keep payments made to college athletes confidential, following a trend of secrecy around athlete compensation.

The 2026 Winter Olympics have featured numerous heartwarming moments of athletes celebrating their achievements with their children, who have become a highlight of the games.

Two Michigan athletes have set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon playing singles pickleball, completing a 28-hour game.

Italy, as the host of the Olympic Games, has urged a reversal of the decision allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with national flags and anthems in the Paralympics.

Norway's Jens Lurås Oftebro won his third gold medal at the Milan/Cortina Olympics in the Nordic combined team sprint, while Germany struggled.

Russian Nikita Filippov has secured the first medal for individual neutral athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games, winning silver in the men's ski mountaineering.

Host nation Italy criticizes the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the Paralympics.

A running list of Texoma-area high school athletes signing athletic scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year is being compiled, with updates as KFDX/Texoma’s Fox covers them.

Auglaize County Special Olympics athletes are set to compete against deputies from the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office in a 'blue on blue' basketball game in St. Marys.

The Milan Cortina Olympics are proving to be a romantic setting, with several athletes getting engaged during the games.

NBC Olympics president Gary Zenkel stated that the network's emphasis on star athletes does not, in his opinion, create undue pressure on them.

Colon's Williams and Constantine's Bienz have both achieved new single-game scoring records, with Williams tying a 40-year-old record and Bienz setting a new Falcon mark.

"Olympics brought us together. This one made us forever," Knight reflected while announcing her happy news

The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature several US-born athletes competing under the flags of other nations, bringing unique stories beyond traditional medal counts.

Veteran PGA Tour player Stewart Cink believes professional golf can enhance its appeal by adopting storytelling techniques observed in the Winter Olympics.

An "extraordinary" women's 1500m speed skating semi-final at the 2026 Winter Olympics sees six of the seven skaters crash, with China's Yang Jingru - the only athlete not to fall - finishing first.

Swim and dive athletes from across Texas competed for championships at the UIL State 5A Swimming and Diving State meet held in Austin.

In the Milano Cortina Olympics speed skating men's mass start, Japanese athletes Sasaki finished 10th and Arito 13th, while in the women's mass start, Sato Ayano placed 15th.

Retired German biathlete Franziska Preuss revealed she received hateful messages on social media during the Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting the psychological toll on athletes.

French athletes Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet secured a gold medal for France in the mixed relay event of Olympic ski mountaineering in Bormio.

Swedish biathletes attributed their poor Olympic form, including finishing 18th, 21st, and 26th in the mass-start, to issues with the waxing team, who have since apologized.

Sunday's TV and streaming schedule on the final day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

BBC Sport is exploring a special scheme that has successfully taken athletes to gold medal glory in Winter Olympic sports they had never tried before.

Three student-athletes from Hephzibah High School, two football players and one tennis player, committed to play college sports.

Russell Westbrook's wife received a message wishing death upon her family from a sports bettor, highlighting a growing issue of athletes and their families facing harassment from bettors.

The Florida Senate passed the Teddy Bridgewater act to help coaches in the state being able to provide for it's players.

Top executives from labels, agencies, and sports leagues share their all-time favorite athletes with Billboard.

While the United States leads the overall Olympic medal count, Norway is the dominant country in winter sports, including the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.

Individual Neutral Athletes, who were absent from the opening ceremony, will be allowed to attend the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Longmont Climbing Collective is constructing its ice wall in anticipation of the Ice Climbing World Cup, which will bring world-class athletes to the city.

Organizers of the Winter Olympics are focusing on clean energy initiatives, prompted by concerns from athletes like Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin about global warming's impact on glaciers.

US Biathletes are spending their spare time in Milan engaging in knitting, showcasing a unique aspect of their Olympic experience.

Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team will boycott the opening ceremony due to the invitation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Canton won the Region 2 Girls Wrestling Tournament, with several teams and athletes qualifying for the state tournament.

The President of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee stated that the IPC's decision to allow Russian athletes is a betrayal of Ukraine.

The Russian skating delegation, competing as 'individual neutral athletes,' left Milan without any medals, raising questions about their future Olympic status.

Ski mountaineering makes its highly anticipated debut at the Winter Olympics in Bormio, with athletes competing in blizzard conditions.

There is widespread outrage in Ukraine following the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags in Italy.

Ski mountaineering has made its highly anticipated and 'magical' debut at the Winter Olympics, with athletes competing in challenging blizzard conditions in Bormio.

While young stars often dominate the Winter Olympics, attention is being drawn to the oldest athletes expected to compete in the 2026 games.

Ski mountaineering makes its debut at the Winter Olympics amidst blizzard conditions, while Finland's men's hockey team advances to the semifinals with Anton Lundell's return.

U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu and her father, Arthur, are central to a gripping story involving alleged Chinese espionage, adding an unusual dimension to the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Italian government has expressed its opposition to the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with their national flags.

Youth in Sioux Falls are experiencing the advantages of participating in multiple sports, aligning with studies that show benefits for NCAA Division I athletes.

Michelle Obama has sparked debate by equating affirmative action with college admissions for athletes and legacy students, questioning the outrage directed solely at affirmative action.

Ukrainian officials announce a boycott of the Paralympic Winter Games after the International Paralympic Committee allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag.

Two freestyle skiers and a figure skater on Team USA have faced backlash for making critical remarks about America during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Ten boys swimmers and divers are highlighted as key athletes to watch in the upcoming Section 1 meet, including a returning state champion.

The inaugural Enhanced Games, a controversial competition, will feature famous Olympic names like Britain’s Ben Proud and USA’s Fred Kerley.

A husky unexpectedly joined the women’s team sprint cross-country race qualifier in Tesero, charming Olympic spectators by running alongside and even ahead of the athletes.

Two-time champions West Indies, with a perfect group stage record, prepare to face tournament debutants Italy in their final Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Ukrainian minister of youth and sports Matvii Bidnyi announced that Ukrainian officials will boycott the Winter Paralympics, calling the decision to allow Russian athletes to compete under their country's flag 'disappointing and outrageous.'

Kenya's running capital, Iten, is rolling out new measures to protect female athletes after a series of femicides, aiming to prioritize women's safety alongside athletic achievement.