Drug Charges Against Olympic Skier Bode Miller Dropped
#BodeMiller #OlympicsIdaho prosecutors will dismiss misdemeanor drug charges against former Olympic skier Bode Miller, citing new information in another active case. Miller, 48, was arrested for psilocybin mushrooms but pleaded not guilty, claiming unawareness of his friend's small drug stash. read more
IOC launches $140 million fund for Olympic athletes
#Olympics #IOCThe IOC created a $100M fund offering $10,000 grants to Olympians after competing, benefiting 2026 and 2028 athletes. President Coventry shifts policy, emphasizing direct athlete support without prize money, as Pau Gasol announced the initiative. read more
LA28 vows to fix World Cup visa problems
#Olympics #VisaIssuesLos Angeles 2028 organizers vow to avoid World Cup visa issues by collaborating with US authorities. IOC president Kirsty Coventry is confident in overcoming challenges, emphasizing education and strong agency relationships for smooth athlete and official entry. read more
Wasserman refuses to quit LA28 chair amid Epstein links
#LA2028 #OlympicsCasey Wasserman refuses to resign as 2028 LA Olympics chair despite Mayor Bass's request over his Jeffrey Epstein file mentions. He regrets flirtatious 2003 emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, maintains weekly talks with Bass, and LA28 fully supports him. read more
Allyson Felix, 40, Plans 2028 Olympic Comeback
#AllysonFelix #OlympicsAllyson Felix, 40, plans a track comeback for 2027, aiming to extend her record 11 Olympic medals. The mother of two starts training in October, seeking to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, embracing vulnerability despite her age. read more
Trumps 2028 Olympic Ban Looms
#AntiDoping #OlympicsWADA postponed a decision that could bar officials from nations withholding funds from major sporting events. This delays a potential ban affecting US officials, including Trump, until after the 2026 World Cup, with implications for the 2028 LA Olympics. read more
WADA May Ban US Officials from LA Olympics
#WADA #OlympicsWADA is considering a rule to ban officials from non-paying nations, like the U.S., from major sporting events, potentially including President Trump at the 2028 LA Olympics. The agency calls recent reports "misleading," noting ongoing funding discussions. read more
Olympic Champion Alysa Liu Skips World Championships
#FigureSkating #OlympicsOlympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from the upcoming figure skating world championships. The American, who recently won gold at the Milan Cortina Games, is skipping the event, a common move for athletes after an Olympic season. read more
Trump Jokes About Keeping Olympic Gold Medal
#USPolitics #OlympicsPresident Trump joked about keeping a U.S. Men's Hockey gold medal after trying it on during a White House visit. The team celebrated their historic Olympic win. Trump has a history of accepting awards, including a Nobel Peace Prize. read more
U.S. Hockey Gold Medalists Feted at White House, Some Skip
#USPolitics #OlympicsThe U.S. men's Olympic hockey team visited President Trump at the White House after winning gold. While most players attended, five skipped the event, citing upcoming games or family commitments. Trump joked about keeping a player's medal. read more
US Hockey Gold Celebration Marred by Absences
#Olympics #USAHockeyThe U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team visited the White House after winning their first gold since 1980. Five players, several with Minnesota ties, were absent. The invited women's team declined to attend. read more
U.S. Womens Hockey Snubs White House After Trump Joke
#USPolitics #OlympicsAfter joking he'd be impeached if he didn't invite the women's hockey team, President Trump's invitation was declined by the gold-winning U.S. women's team citing scheduling conflicts. The men's team received a celebratory call. read more
Olympic Dog Dash Steals Show at Winter Games
#Olympics #ViralMomentA Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul escaped its owner and ran onto the Olympic cross-country skiing course, playfully chasing skiers to the finish line. The uninvited guest delighted spectators without disrupting the competition. read more
Klaebo Becomes Winter Olympics Greatest Gold Medalist
#Olympics #CrossCountrySkiingJohannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway wins a record ninth Winter Olympic gold medal, securing his fourth at Milan Cortina 2026 by anchoring the men's 4x7.5km cross-country relay. France took silver and Italy bronze. read more
Stolz Joins Heiden with Historic Olympic Double
#Olympics #SpeedSkatingAmerican Jordan Stolz wins his second gold at the Milan Cortina Games, setting an Olympic record in the 500m. He joins Eric Heiden in achieving the 500-1000 double and aims for two more victories. read more
Chock and Bates Capture Silver in Final Olympic Bid
#FigureSkating #OlympicsMadison Chock and Evan Bates won ice dance silver at their fourth Olympics, ending a storied career. They called the result "bittersweet" after narrowly missing gold, having previously secured team gold and multiple world titles. read more
French Ice Dancers Upset Americans for Olympic Gold
#Olympics #FigureSkatingFrance's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won Olympic ice dance gold, upsetting American favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Cizeron becomes the first skater to win back-to-back golds with different partners, overcoming pre-Games controversy. read more
US Moguls Duo Strikes Gold and Silver in Livigno
#Olympics #MogulsSkiingElizabeth Lemley (20) and Jaelin Kauf (29) secured gold and silver for the U.S. in Olympic women's moguls skiing. France's Perrine Laffont took bronze, while defending champion Jakara Anthony of Australia finished eighth. read more
Olympic Team Mourns Canadian School Shooting Tragedy
#CanadaShooting #OlympicsCanada's Olympic team is heartbroken by a deadly school shooting in British Columbia. The tragedy in Tumbler Ridge left at least ten dead and over 25 injured. The team expressed solidarity with the grieving community during the Winter Games. read more
Olympians Televised Apology Backfires After Cheating Confession
#Olympics #InfidelityNorwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid tearfully confessed to cheating on his girlfriend after winning bronze. His public plea for forgiveness failed to move her, as she stated the global apology made it harder to forgive. read more
Olympic Biathletes Podium Confession Stuns World
#Olympics #PersonalConfessionNorwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid won bronze at the Milan Cortina Games but used a live interview to confess he cheated on his girlfriend. He expressed deep remorse, hoping his public admission might reconcile them. read more
Ukrainian Athlete Defies IOC Helmet Ban
#Olympics #UkraineUkrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych insists on competing in a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war, despite the IOC banning it as a political statement. The IOC offered a black armband compromise, which he refuses. read more
US Skiers Grapple With Pride, ICE Tensions Before Olympics
#Olympics #ImmigrationUS Olympic skiers Hunter Hess and Christopher Lillis express "mixed emotions" about representing the US due to tensions with ICE. Hess clarifies he represents family, not all US actions. Trump calls Hess a "real loser." read more
Ledeckas Historic Three-Peat Bid Ends in Stunning Upset
#Olympics #SnowboardingEster Ledecka's bid for a third straight Olympic snowboarding gold ended in the quarterfinals. The Czech favorite lost by 0.06 seconds. Her historic quest for a snowboard and skiing double this year also concluded without a title. read more
Vonns Olympic Dream Ends in Crash
#Olympics #LindseyVonnLindsey Vonn crashed during the Olympic downhill, suffering a severe knee injury. The 41-year-old skier was helicoptered off the course, potentially ending her storied career after a courageous return to elite competition. read more
Olympic Skater Leerdam Chases Gold with Jake Paul in Spotlight
#Olympics #CelebrityCoupleDutch Olympic speedskater Jutta Leerdam, a silver medalist, is competing in Milan. Her fiancé, influencer-boxer Jake Paul, attends as a spectator, drawing significant media attention to their high-profile relationship during the Winter Games. read more
Lollobrigidas Golden Birthday Gives Italy Historic Gold
#Olympics #SpeedskatingFrancesca Lollobrigida won host Italy's first gold at the Milan Cortina Games, setting an Olympic record in the women's 3,000m speedskating. The victory on her 35th birthday marked her first gold medal in her fourth Olympic appearance. read more
Vonn Defies Injury for Final Olympic Downhill
#Olympics #DownhillSkiingLindsey Vonn, 41, completed downhill training despite a recent ACL tear. She placed third in practice and feels ready for Sunday's Olympic race. Her coach notes her calm focus but acknowledges the knee brace impacts aerodynamics. read more
Von Allmen Claims Olympic Downhill Gold for Switzerland
#Olympics #DownhillSwiss skier Franjo von Allmen won Olympic downhill gold at the Milan Cortina Games, besting Italy's Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris. The 24-year-old kept the title in Swiss hands, continuing his breakout success after last season's world championship win. read more
Zlatan Carries Olympic Torch in Milan
#Olympics #ZlatanIbrahimovicSoccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic carried the Olympic torch through Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony. The retired Swedish striker, famed for his prolific career and charismatic persona, delivered another iconic moment. read more
McMorris Withdraws from Olympic Big Air After Crash
#Olympics #SnowboardingCanadian snowboarder Mark McMorris withdrew from Olympic big air after a hard crash and hospital visit. He will focus on the upcoming slopestyle event. The three-time bronze medalist was replaced by Australia's Val Guseli for the qualifier. read more
Shiffrins Giant Slalom Podium Return Before Olympics
#AlpineSkiing #OlympicsMikaela Shiffrin returned to the World Cup giant slalom podium for the first time in two years, finishing third. Sara Hector won the race, with Shiffrin's teammate Paula Moltzan placing second ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. read more
"U.S. Figure Skating Team Dominates World Championships, Eyes Olympic Success"
#FigureSkating #OlympicsAlysa Liu surprised everyone with her gold medal win at the world championships in figure skating. The U.S. team, including Madison Chock, Evan Bates, and Ilia Malinin, had a dominant performance, leading to optimism about Olympic medal chances. read more
IOC Presidential Election to Determine Next Leader of Olympic Committee
#IOC #OlympicsThomas Bach is stepping down as president of the International Olympic Committee after 12 years, becoming Honorary President for Life. Seven candidates are vying for his position, including HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, David Lappartient, and Sebastian Coe, with the election process involving a secret ballot among IOC members. read more
NBC Universal Secures $3 Billion Olympic Broadcast Deal Until 2036
#Olympics #IOCNBC Universal has extended its Olympics broadcasting deal until 2036 for $3bn, ensuring coverage of future Games. The partnership with the IOC will include digital advertising opportunities in the US, with plans for Comcast to provide infrastructure. read more
"Flag Football Player Challenges NFL Stars in Olympic Aspirations"
#FlagFootball #OlympicsMichael Better, a member of the 2024 USA men's national flag football team, compared his skills to NFL stars, mentioning Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons in a documentary. Better believes NFL stars will struggle to adapt to flag football, challenging anyone aiming to replace him. read more
"Republican's Anti-Trans Fundraiser Fails Amid Olympic Boxing Controversy"
#LaurenBoebert #OlympicsLauren Boebert's anti-trans fundraiser for Olympic boxer Imane Khelif failed as boxer rejected the funds, returned to donors. Boebert falsely accused Khelif of being a man, sparking controversy. Khelif won gold, faced cyber-harassment, leading to legal complaint. read more
"Jordan Chiles' Paris Olympics Floor Medal Stripped Despite Appeal"
#JordanChiles #OlympicsJordan Chiles lost her Olympic bronze medal due to a timing technicality, facing racist abuse online. Despite appealing, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the decision. Chiles vows to continue fighting for justice. The saga highlights the toll on athletes' mental health. read more