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On the last day of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin won a gold medal in the women's slalom event, marking her third Olympic gold and making history as the first U.S. Alpine skier to achieve this. She completed the event with a total time of 1:39.10, beating competitors from Switzerland and Sweden.
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Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women's slalom at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
Her total time for the slalom event was 1:39.10.
Switzerland's Camille Rast won the silver medal with a time of 1:40.60.
Sweden's Anna Larsson Swenn earned the bronze with a time of 1:40.81.
Shiffrin is the first U.S. Alpine skier to win three Olympic gold medals.
She previously won gold medals in the 2014 Sochi and 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
Her victory came after a disappointing start in earlier events at the same Olympics.
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The Seattle Mariners have signed Houston Roth, a 27-year-old pitcher, to a minor-league contract. Roth previously played for the Baltimore Orioles' minor league teams and is known for his high strikeout rates.
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The Mariners signed Houston Roth, a right-handed pitcher, to a minor-league deal.
Roth is 27 years old and was previously with the Baltimore Orioles.
Last season, Roth had a 2.96 earned run average (ERA) and 54 strikeouts in 51 2/3 innings.
He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the 29th round of the 2019 draft.
Roth has a high rate of strikeouts, having achieved 435 in 399 innings throughout his minor-league career.
He has an issue with walking batters, with 4.1 walks per nine innings in his career.
He is not expected to join the major league team soon but could be considered if he improves on his past performance.
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Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath made a mistake during the Men's Slalom race at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, costing him a gold medal. McGrath was dealing with personal grief as his grandfather had passed away at the start of the Olympic ceremonies.
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Atle Lie McGrath is a Norwegian ski racer.
He was leading in the Men's Slalom event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics before crashing.
After his fall, McGrath expressed sadness by retreating to a wooded area and lying on the ground.
McGrath's grandfather passed away on the opening day of the Olympics.
McGrath has shared his efforts to balance grieving and competing.
Fans and other skiers expressed sympathy for McGrath's situation on social media.
McGrath is popular on the World Cup circuit and is currently leading the slalom standings with two races left.
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Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, had a disappointing performance at the Olympics when she failed to complete a crucial jump, placing her 13th in the competition. This sparked social media controversy about the scoring. Fellow skater Madison Chock supported her and the entire U.S. women's figure skating team after the event.
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Amber Glenn, a U.S. figure skater, had trouble during her routine when she could not complete a triple loop jump.
Glenn received zero points for the missed jump, impacting her overall score.
She scored 67.39 points, placing her in 13th place.
Glenn was considered one of the favorites to win a medal.
Social media users questioned the scoring process after her performance.
Madison Chock, another U.S. skater, expressed her support for Glenn and her teammates on Instagram.
U.S. skaters Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito are in third and eighth place, respectively, after the short program.
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Bad Bunny reached a new career milestone by hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his solo song "DtMF" after performing at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. This achievement marks his first time topping the chart without any featured artists. His Super Bowl performance helped boost the song's popularity significantly.
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Bad Bunny scored his first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song "DtMF."
The song reached No. 1 shortly after his Super Bowl halftime performance on February 8, 2026.
This is Bad Bunny's second time at No. 1, previously topping the chart as a featured artist in 2018.
"DtMF" saw an 85% increase in U.S. streams, with 43 million streams reported.
The song became only the fourth all- or mostly-Spanish-language song to lead the Hot 100 chart.
Four Bad Bunny songs are in the top 10 simultaneously, with "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" at No. 2.
Bad Bunny is the first to win a Grammy for Album of the Year with a Spanish-only project.
The artist's Super Bowl performance sparked political commentary and increased his visibility.
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Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, a young pitcher from Puerto Rico, was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees and has quickly moved up the Yankees' ranks. He is now set to start the first game of the Yankees' spring training against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz was previously the No. 30 prospect in the Boston Red Sox system.
The Yankees acquired Rodriguez-Cruz from the Red Sox in a trade that involved catcher Carlos Narvaez in December 2024.
Rodriguez-Cruz has advanced to Triple-A Scranton with the Yankees.
He will start in the Yankees' opening spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Rodriguez-Cruz's fastball can reach speeds of up to 98 mph.
Baseball America ranks him as the No. 2 overall prospect in the Yankees' system.
MLB Pipeline ranks him as the No. 3 prospect, behind another pitcher, Carlos Lagrange.
Rodriguez-Cruz is originally from Puerto Rico and was drafted by the Red Sox in 2021.
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Manny Pacquiao will fight Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18. Pacquiao, who is 47 years old, returned to boxing last year after a four-year break. The fight will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center.
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Manny Pacquiao confirmed his next fight is against Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18 in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao returned to boxing last year after four years of retirement.
His last fight was a draw against Mario Barrios in July.
The upcoming fight will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center, a historic venue for boxing.
Pacquiao served as a senator in the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
He unsuccessfully ran for president of the Philippines in 2022.
Pacquiao has a professional boxing record of 62 wins, 8 losses, and 3 draws.
He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025.
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LeBron James praised the Cleveland Cavaliers for their recent trades, including getting James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers. James believes Harden, along with other new players, will boost the Cavaliers' play as they aim for a strong finish in the playoffs.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden.
James Harden averages 19.3 points and 8.7 assists per game this season.
LeBron James thinks Harden brings needed playmaking skills to the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers also acquired Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder from the Sacramento Kings.
The trades aim to enhance the Cavaliers' backcourt and playoff chances.
Cleveland holds the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
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The San Diego Padres are considering adding All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito to improve their starting rotation. After losing key pitchers Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish, the team needs more depth to stay competitive in the league.
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The Padres lost pitcher Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays and Yu Darvish to injury.
The team signed Walker Buehler to a minor-league deal to compete for a rotation spot.
Lucas Giolito had a 3.41 ERA with 121 strikeouts in 26 starts last season.
Giolito is a top remaining free agent pitcher but has an injury history.
San Diego's rotation ranked 16th in ERA and tied for 14th in WHIP last year.
The Padres aim to strengthen their pitching staff for the upcoming season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a preliminary agreement with an 11-year-old Venezuelan shortstop named David Basabe for a $1.8 million signing bonus. This makes Basabe the youngest player ever to make a pre-agreement with a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. The agreement is not official, and it is uncertain if Basabe will eventually sign with the Phillies.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have made a pre-agreement with an 11-year-old player.
The player's name is David Basabe, and he is from Venezuela.
Basabe will receive a $1.8 million signing bonus.
He is the youngest person to make such an agreement with an MLB team.
Basabe is not yet eligible for official international free agency.
There is no guarantee that he will eventually sign with the Phillies.
Deals like this can change, as young international players sometimes switch teams.
Basabe has more years ahead to develop before he can join the MLB officially.
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The 2028 Olympics will include baseball, and Mookie Betts, a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is interested in participating. Although there is no official confirmation yet, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred believes MLB players will be allowed to join. Betts, who previously played for Team USA, expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity.
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Baseball will return to the Olympics in 2028.
Mookie Betts is an eight-time All-Star shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Betts wants to play in the 2028 Olympics, which will be in Los Angeles.
MLB players have not played in the Olympics before due to the timing of the baseball season.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is confident MLB players will participate in the 2028 Olympics.
Betts had a child during the World Baseball Classic, which affected his participation.
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The San Diego Padres signed pitcher Griffin Canning to a one-year contract. To make room on the team, they released 25-year-old outfielder Tirso Ornelas, who played briefly in the major leagues last season.
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The Padres signed Griffin Canning, a right-handed pitcher, to a one-year contract.
Tirso Ornelas, an outfielder, was released from the team to make room for Canning.
Ornelas debuted in the major leagues last season.
Ornelas batted 1-for-14 in his limited major league appearances.
In the minor leagues, Ornelas had a strong performance, hitting 23 home runs in 2024.
Ornelas was out of minor-league options and needed to make the major league roster this coming spring.
If Ornelas clears waivers, he could be assigned to the Padres' Triple-A team, as he cannot refuse due to lack of previous outrights.
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Team GB's curling athletes train all year to prepare for competitions including the Olympics. They engage in rigorous physical training and strategic planning, with a focus on strength, conditioning, and tactical skills. The athletes train for 44 weeks annually, taking only brief breaks during the summer.
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Team GB curlers train full-time, 12 months a year.
They practice on ice 44 weeks each year.
Their training includes two-hour ice sessions and gym workouts daily.
They perform Olympic lifts and use various equipment to build strength.
Training includes strategy and analysis, alongside physical conditioning.
Athletes take brief breaks for holidays in May or June but continue strength training.
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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will come out of their long retirements to fight in a mixed martial arts match on May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This fight, organized by Most Valuable Promotions, will be shown on Netflix and features two well-known figures in women's MMA history.
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Rousey and Carano will fight each other on May 16 in California.
The event will be broadcast on Netflix.
Most Valuable Promotions, started by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, is organizing the fight.
Rousey last fought in 2016, and Carano last fought in 2009.
Rousey is 39 years old and Carano is 43 years old.
They will compete at a weight of 145 pounds (66 kg) for five five-minute rounds.
Rousey and Carano are famous for helping bring women's MMA into the mainstream.
Carano also pursued a successful acting career after her fighting days.
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Jalen Brunson joined the New York Knicks, taking a pay cut compared to what he could have earned. He continues to show strong performance, reminding the Knicks of his contributions both on and off the court. Brunson has plans to negotiate for a better contract in the future.
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Jalen Brunson took a team-friendly contract with the New York Knicks.
He passed on a potential $256 million contract to sign for $156 million.
Brunson is ranked 46th in the NBA in terms of salary, despite his high performance.
He played his first four NBA seasons with the Dallas Mavericks.
This season, Brunson has averaged 27 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
He has helped the Knicks remain a regular playoff contender.
Brunson's contract runs through the 2028 season with a player option for 2028-2029.
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Emily Harrop, a ski mountaineer from France, is a strong contender for a medal as ski mountaineering debuts at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Although she was born to British parents, she competes for France due to her upbringing and training in the French system. Ski mountaineering includes both uphill and downhill sections, and Harrop has won multiple world championships in the sport.
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Emily Harrop is a three-time world champion in ski mountaineering.
Ski mountaineering will feature in the Olympics for the first time in Milan-Cortina 2026.
Harrop was initially an alpine skier and chose to represent France because she grew up and trained there.
Ski mountaineering races include ascending and descending on skis, with some sections requiring athletes to climb on foot.
Harrop turned professional after ski mountaineering became an Olympic sport.
She is considered one of France's top medal hopes in the sport.
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The article discusses the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Europe's top football leagues. It highlights the criticism and different levels of acceptance of VAR among fans and officials in leagues like Germany's Bundesliga and Spain's La Liga.
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VAR technology is used in European football leagues to help referees make decisions.
UEFA's referee chief mentioned concerns about overusing VAR for very small incidents.
In Germany, fans strongly oppose VAR, often showing banners against it during games.
The German Bundesliga sees a high rate of VAR interventions, similar to England, but mistakes occur at a similar frequency in both countries.
Germany has tried different ways to improve public perception of VAR, such as having referee officials explain decisions on TV.
In Spain, the entire refereeing committee was replaced, and specific teams were assigned to handle VAR.
Many coaches in Germany and Spain feel that VAR delays games too much and hasn't improved officiating significantly.
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Retired Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is adjusting to life after racing, focusing on personal relationships and self-care. Though he has left Formula One, he stays connected to the motor world as a Ford Racing ambassador, promoting off-road vehicles.
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Daniel Ricciardo retired from Formula One racing in mid-2025 after 14 seasons.
He won eight Grand Prix races during his career.
Ricciardo is focusing on spending more time with family and friends in retirement.
He found it challenging to adjust to life without a strict racing schedule.
Despite retiring, Ricciardo is staying fit and active but with more personal choice.
He serves as a Ford Racing ambassador, promoting vehicles like the F-150 Raptor.
Ricciardo has a special connection to the Ford F-150 Raptor, once calling it his "first love."
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The 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training hats are now available for purchase. These hats are made by New Era and feature designs specific to the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues in Arizona and Florida.
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MLB Spring Training for 2026 is starting soon.
New Era has created the 2026 Spring Training hat collection.
The hats come in different styles: fitted, adjustable, and stretch-fit.
Designs feature team logos and symbols like cacti for Arizona and grapefruits for Florida.
The hats use lighter materials and have moisture-wicking fabrics for comfort.
Fans can buy these hats on the Fanatics website.
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Team USA figure skater Amber Glenn made a mistake during her short program, which resulted in emotional coverage by NBC. While Glenn performed well, a mistake during her routine placed her 13th. NBC's focus on her reactions drew criticism from viewers.
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Amber Glenn is a 26-year-old figure skater and the U.S. National Champion.
She skated to a song by Madonna and landed a triple axel but made an error with one jump.
Her performance earned her 13th place, allowing her to qualify for the free skate event.
NBC closely filmed her emotional reaction after realizing the mistake's impact.
Viewers criticized NBC for focusing on Glenn's emotional moments.
Many people expressed support for Glenn on social media platforms.
Glenn has another chance to compete during the upcoming free skate event.
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