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Team USA is aiming to win more gold medals in the Winter Olympics but currently trails behind Norway, who leads with 15 gold medals. The United States has a slim chance of overtaking Norway as the country expected to win the most medals.
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Team USA has won seven gold medals, 11 silvers, and six bronzes so far, totaling 24 medals.
Norway leads with 15 gold medals, eight silvers, and 10 bronzes, with a total of 33 medals.
Italy has won nine golds, four silvers, and 12 bronzes, totaling 25 medals.
Norway is expected to finish the games with the most gold medals, with a 99% probability according to prediction data.
Team USA has a 2% chance of surpassing Norway in the total medal count by the end.
Before the Olympics, Team USA had about a 30% chance of winning the most medals.
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Ukrainian officials plan to boycott the Winter Paralympics due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes. This decision follows the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) lifting a ban on these athletes, despite opposition from some countries like Ukraine. The athletes will participate under a process that allows them to compete despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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The Winter Paralympics will include six Russian and four Belarusian athletes.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) lifted the ban on these athletes, allowing them to compete.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of Russian and Belarusian athletes after their federations initially refused to lift bans.
Bipartite commission invitations allow athletes to compete despite not qualifying through regular methods due to extraordinary circumstances.
Russia's flag will be flown at the Paralympics for the first time since 2014.
Ukraine's sports minister criticized the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian participation.
The British Paralympic Association and UK culture secretary expressed disagreement with the IPC's decision.
Ukraine has also received bipartite slots in three sports at the event.
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Lewis Hamilton says he enjoys driving the new Formula 1 cars, which have been changed with new rules this year. He mentions that although the cars have less grip and downforce, they are more fun to drive. Other drivers like Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have different views, pointing out challenges with energy management in these cars.
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Lewis Hamilton is starting his second season with Ferrari.
Formula 1 has introduced the biggest rule change in its history with new regulations for chassis, engines, tires, and fuel.
Hamilton enjoys the reduced grip of the new cars and finds them more fun to drive.
Max Verstappen criticizes the energy management needed for the new hybrid engines.
Fernando Alonso notes that managing energy can be more important than driver skill for some corners.
Alonso mentions that taking slower corners may help optimize energy use for straights.
Verstappen describes managing the grip as challenging due to reduced downforce and aggressive tarmac.
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Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won their country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in pairs skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Russian skater Dmitri Kozlovskii criticized the judges, claiming their score was unreasonably high.
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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won a gold medal in pairs skating, marking the first for Japan in this category.
They achieved a world-record score of 158.13 points in the free skate.
Their score helped them move from fifth place in the short program to first overall.
Russian skater Dmitri Kozlovskii expressed that the scoring was unprofessional and unfair.
Kozlovskii praised Miura but criticized Kihara's performance.
Miura and Kihara had a total score of 231.24 points, beating competitors from Georgia and Germany.
Kozlovskii compared the scoring to past performances, suggesting it was inflated.
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Olympic figure skater Nathan Chen shared his views on Amber Glenn's chances of winning a medal in the singles competition. Glenn is in 13th place after her short program but has qualified for the free skate. Chen believes she can still succeed if she focuses on skating cleanly and stays confident.
Key Facts
Nathan Chen is an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating.
Amber Glenn completed a triple axel in her short program but made an error on a triple loop, earning no points for that move.
Glenn is currently in 13th place but has secured a spot in the free skate event.
She is over 10 points behind the current leader and more than nine points away from third place.
Nathan Chen advises Glenn to focus on skating cleanly and staying confident for her free skate.
The free skate will take place at 10 a.m. PST on Thursday, February 19th.
Chen stresses the importance of doing one's best and being proud of the effort, regardless of the outcome.
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Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the slalom event at the Winter Olympics 2026, ending an eight-year medal drought. She finished with a combined time of 1 minute and 39.10 seconds, ahead of Swiss skier Camille Rast and Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson.
Key Facts
Mikaela Shiffrin won the Olympic slalom gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games.
This victory marked her third Olympic gold and first since 2018.
Shiffrin finished with a time of 1 minute and 39.10 seconds.
She had a lead of 0.82 seconds after the first run.
Camille Rast from Switzerland won the silver medal, and Anna Swenn Larsson from Sweden took the bronze.
Shiffrin ended her medal drought that lasted since the 2018 Olympics.
This is her second Olympic gold in the slalom after winning her first in 2014.
The victory comes after a challenging Olympics for the US team, which began with a crash by Lindsey Vonn.
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Mikaela Shiffrin won a gold medal in slalom skiing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. This victory increased her total Olympic medal count to four, with three gold and one silver medal. Shiffrin is considered one of the most successful skiers due to her achievements in Olympic events, World Championships, and World Cup wins.
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Mikaela Shiffrin won a gold medal in slalom skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Her Olympic medal count is now four: three golds and one silver.
Shiffrin's winning margin in the slalom was the largest in Olympic Alpine skiing since 1998.
Her combined time in the slalom event was 1:39.1, 1.5 seconds ahead of the silver medalist.
Shiffrin has won over 15 medals at the World Championships.
She also has 100 wins in FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events, marking her as a top skier in the history of the sport.
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Adeliia Petrosian, a Russian figure skater, is practicing to attempt a quadruple jump at the Winter Olympics. Her coaches are encouraging her to try two quad jumps to improve her standings, despite her frequent falls during practice. There is concern about her safety as she attempts these difficult moves with a previous injury.
Key Facts
Adeliia Petrosian is in fifth place in the women’s figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics.
She aims to become the first woman to land a quadruple jump at the Olympics.
Petrosian practiced the quad jump 14 times in one session, falling 9 times.
Her coaches are considering whether she should attempt one or two quad jumps in the final.
There is public worry about her safety due to her past injuries and frequent falls.
Her head coach, Eteri Tutberidze, has faced criticism for her coaching methods in the past.
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The United States will play against Sweden in the men's ice hockey quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The game takes place on Wednesday, February 18, and can be watched on NBC and via live stream on Peacock.
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The U.S. and Sweden are competing in the men's ice hockey quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 3:10 PM ET.
NBC and Peacock will broadcast the match live.
The United States finished the preliminary round first in Group C with a 3-0 record.
Sweden finished third in Group B with a 2-1 record and advanced after winning a qualification playoff.
Auston Matthews led the U.S. team in scoring with three goals and two assists in the group stage.
Lucas Raymond was a top performer for Sweden, with multiple points including assists in the playoffs.
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Seth Rollins, a well-known professional wrestler, discussed the impact of his decision to break up the wrestling group "The Shield" in 2014. Rollins explained that splitting the group helped him and the other members become successful on their own, although fans still ask him about it years later. He also talked about his current wrestling challenges after undergoing surgery and as major WWE events approach.
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Seth Rollins broke up the wrestling group "The Shield" in June 2014 by attacking fellow members Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose.
Rollins explained that the breakup allowed all three members to become successful individual stars.
Despite the event being scripted, fans still ask Rollins about his decision to break up the group.
Rollins recently had surgery for a serious hernia, affecting his plans for upcoming wrestling matches.
Roman Reigns is set for a major match against CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship soon.
The WWE is preparing for major events such as the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 42.
WrestleMania 42 is facing concerns about ticket sales, and WWE is using its top wrestlers' history for promotion.
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American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won the Olympic slalom gold medal with a standout performance. She finished the race 1.50 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher, making her a three-time Olympic champion.
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Mikaela Shiffrin is an American alpine skier.
She won the slalom gold medal at the Olympics.
Her overall race time was 1:39:10.
Shiffrin finished 1.50 seconds ahead of the second-place competitor.
She previously won the slalom title in 2014 at the Sochi Olympics.
Germany's Lena Duerr was second after the first run but was disqualified on her second run.
Switzerland's Camille Rast won the silver medal.
Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson earned the bronze medal.
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The New York Yankees have released outfielder Joe Delossantos, who was a 10th-round draft pick in 2024. Delossantos, from Queens, struggled with injuries and competition within the Yankees' minor league system, playing only a few games over two years.
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Joe Delossantos is a 24-year-old outfielder from Queens, New York.
He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 10th round in 2024.
Delossantos played for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades last year but spent most of the season injured.
In his professional career, he played in only 31 games and struggled with a .068 batting average last season.
The Yankees have now released Delossantos, making him a free agent.
Delossantos had moderately good statistics during college at William and Mary but was not outstanding in professional baseball.
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Mikaela Shiffrin, a skier for Team USA, won her third gold medal in the women's slalom at the Olympics. Her journey to success involved training at Burke Mountain Academy in Vermont, a known starting point for many Olympic athletes. She is the first U.S. skier to win three gold medals and holds a record for both the youngest and oldest U.S. woman to win a gold medal in the discipline.
Key Facts
Mikaela Shiffrin won her third Olympic gold medal in the women's slalom.
She trained at Burke Mountain Academy in Vermont, a renowned training facility for skiers.
Burke Mountain Academy is known for its challenging icy conditions.
Over 30 Olympic athletes have come from Burke Mountain Academy since the 1970s.
Shiffrin's victory came by a margin of 1.50 seconds, a significant win in the event.
She is the first U.S. skier to win three gold medals in skiing.
Shiffrin is both the youngest and oldest U.S. woman to win a gold medal in the slalom discipline.
She has won four Olympic medals in total, with gold medals in 2014, 2018, and the most recent Olympics.
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The Seattle Seahawks' ownership, the Estate of Paul G. Allen, has started the process of selling the NFL team. This move comes after the team recently won the Super Bowl and could set a financial record, with the sale potentially exceeding $7 billion.
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The Seattle Seahawks recently won their first Super Bowl in over ten years.
The Estate of Paul G. Allen announced it is formally starting the process to sell the Seahawks.
Investment bank Allen & Company and law firm Latham & Watkins are managing the sale.
Paul G. Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft, bought the team in 1997 for about $194 million.
Under Allen, the team became consistent playoff contenders and won a Super Bowl in 2013.
The estate has run the team since Allen's death in 2018, following his directive to eventually sell it.
The sale is expected to finish by the 2026 offseason, subject to NFL approval.
The transaction could exceed $7 billion, setting a new record for an NFL team sale.
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The New York Mets acquired center fielder Luis Robert from the Chicago White Sox. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza believes Robert could be a valuable addition if he regains his previous form. The Mets took on Robert's $20 million salary and traded two players to the White Sox.
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The New York Mets obtained outfielder Luis Robert from the Chicago White Sox.
Robert had two disappointing seasons before the trade.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza thinks Robert has great potential to improve the team.
The Mets absorbed Robert's $20 million salary as part of the trade.
To get Robert, the Mets traded Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley to the White Sox.
Robert's past performance included 38 home runs in 2023.
The Mets have struggled to fill the center field position effectively in recent years.
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Atletico Madrid will play against Club Brugge in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoff. The match takes place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Jan Breydel Stadium, and can be watched on CBS Sports Network or streamed via Fubo. Atletico has had variable performance recently and will face a Club Brugge team that recently beat Marseille to advance.
Key Facts
The match is the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoff.
The game is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
You can watch the match on CBS Sports Network or stream it on Fubo.
Atletico Madrid has not scored against Club Brugge in their last three encounters.
Atletico recently suffered a 3-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano but defeated Barcelona 4-0.
Club Brugge advanced to the playoffs with a 3-0 win over Marseille.
Atletico's Pablo Barrios is out for the match, while Club Brugge's Dani van den Heuvel is also unavailable due to injury.
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The recent Olympic men's hockey game between Canada and Czechia ended with a thrilling overtime victory for Canada. The game used a new 3-on-3 overtime rule instead of the previous 5-on-5 setup, which has sparked debate among fans. Canada advances to the semifinals and will face Sweden, Finland, or Switzerland.
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Canada and Czechia played a men's hockey game at the Milan Winter Olympics.
The game ended with Canada winning in overtime.
This Olympics introduced a 3-on-3 overtime period for hockey games.
Previously, Olympic hockey overtimes were 5-on-5.
NHL players, including stars like Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby, are back in the Olympics.
The new overtime rule has received mixed reactions from fans on social media.
Canada will play in the semifinals against Sweden, Finland, or Switzerland.
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Lindsey Vonn had a crash during her first event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, causing a serious leg injury. Her crash has led to discussions about improving ski binding technology to enhance safety for skiers. This technology could potentially prevent injuries by automatically releasing skis if a skier loses control.
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Lindsey Vonn was injured during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
She tore her ACL before her event and then crashed 14 seconds into her run.
Vonn had multiple surgeries for a complex fracture in her left leg.
Questions have arisen about the ski technology used, particularly the bindings.
There is an existing algorithm-based binding system that could enhance safety but is not yet used in the Olympics.
This safety technology is expensive and still under development.
Vonn is currently recovering and shared updates about her health on social media.
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There are rumors that NFL player Travis Kelce might leave the Kansas City Chiefs to join the New York Giants. Speculation about his future includes both the possibility of retirement and returning to the Chiefs for another season. Kelce played in all games during the last season and continues to be a top player despite being 36 years old.
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Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Rumors suggest Kelce might join the New York Giants in the offseason.
There is also talk about Kelce possibly retiring or returning to the Chiefs.
Craig Carton mentioned on his show that Kelce is interested in the Giants.
Kelce played all 17 games in the 2025 season with 76 catches, 851 yards, and 5 touchdowns.
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs' quarterback, suffered an ACL injury affecting his 2026 season.
Kelce is still considered one of the best tight ends in the NFL at age 36.
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Lindsey Vonn, a skier for Team USA, suffered a serious crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, resulting in a complex leg injury. She plans to undergo several surgeries for her fractured left tibia and has shared updates on social media about her surgery and personal loss.
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Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.
She had a serious leg injury, a complex fracture of her left tibia.
Vonn had to be airlifted from the course and will need multiple surgeries.
She shared the updates on her recovery via her Instagram Story.
On the same day as her crash, Vonn announced her dog passed away.
Vonn previously won three Olympic medals and last earned a bronze in 2018.
Despite her injuries, she plans to continue her rehabilitation.
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