By Andrew Gastelum Before Saturday, the Caribbean nation had not competed in the four-man event at the Games since 1998. View the original article to see embedded media. Feel the rhythm and feel the rhyme—after a 24-year absence, Cool Runnings is back …
The Power of Pink: What Inter Miami’s New Kit Represents for the Club
By Brian Straus A jersey can often only say so much, but for Inter Miami, there’s a greater statement and symbol in the club’s color shift after a rocky first couple of years in MLS. View the original article to see embedded media. In a way, and despit…
It’s Not Easy Being in ‘Sports Prison’ at the Beijing Olympics
By Michael Rosenberg Last summer’s Games in Tokyo were a challenge, but these have been exponentially harder, with the Chinese government’s COVID-19 protocols and the “closed loop” system presenting an extra layer of difficulty for athletes. BEIJING — …
New Zealand Team Performs Haka in Subzero Temperatures After Winning Olympic Gold
By Andrew Gastelum Nico Porteous was met with a surprise after becoming the first male gold medalist in New Zealand’s Winter Olympic history. View the original article to see embedded media. The Haka has made its subzero, Winter Olympics debut. After b…
Inside the Sustained Sorrow of Figure Skating Music
By Stephanie Apstein Until 2018, when the IOC first allowed music with lyrics at the Olympics, most athletes used classical pieces. But in today’s competition, why are so many performances set to sad songs? View the original article to see embedded med…
Sometimes a Competitor, Always a Supporter: Siblings Fill Multiple Roles at Olympics
By Alex Prewitt At least 76 pairs of siblings have participated in Beijing, turning the Winter Games into a family affair with nearly 5% of the total athlete headcount. BEIJING — Christian and Scott Gow have been together since Day One, if not in birth…
Ski Halfpipe Medalists Can’t Forget The Journey to Victory, ‘Gnarly’ Conditions and All
By Alex Prewitt Battling high wind gusts and subzero temps, Nico Porteous, David Wise and Alex Ferreira landed on the podium and appreciated their journeys to get there. ZHANGJIAKOU, China—On the final day of competition at Genting Snow Park, in the fi…
Manu Ginobili, Swin Cash Headline Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists
By Daniel Chavkin The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame released this year’s 11 finalists, including six players, four coaches and one referee. View the original article to see embedded media. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame annou…
Rumor of Patrick Mahomes Banning Fiancé, Brother From Games Is False
By Mike McDaniel Mahomes threw water on the internet rumor surrounding himself shutting out his fiancee and brother from attending games. View the original article to see embedded media. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not be banning his fiancé…
Report: Titans’ Bud Dupree Turns Himself in on Charge Stemming From Fight at Walgreens
By Wilton Jackson The Titans linebacker received a misdemeanor charge in January and is scheduled to return to court for a settlement hearing on April 22. View the original article to see embedded media. Titans linebacker Bud Dupree reportedly turned h…