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The Game of Trust: How Two Skaters Outsmarted a Reality Show

February 10, 2026

Three former Olympic champions found themselves on the set of a popular reality series, where they had to pretend to be loyal while secretly hunting for hidden villains. They began the season with a simple plan: keep their close friendship subtle enough that no one would suspect. “We were careful no

sports

Winter Games Cut Ties With Toxic Wax, Shift Focus to Health

February 10, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy marked a historic shift: the top athletes will glide on skis that no longer use fluorinated waxes, chemicals linked to long‑term health risks. For years these substances helped competitors shave milliseconds off their times, but growing awareness of environmental an

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Future Fans: How Sports Teams Are Talking to Kids

February 10, 2026

Sports groups are trying new ways to win over kids who grew up on TikTok and YouTube. A dad in Chicago, Trevor, watches the Blackhawks like his son did a decade ago—on TV and paper. His 14‑year‑old, Tye, checks scores on Snapchat or searches Google for a quick answer. This shows how the audience has

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Private Jet, Public Debate: The Milan–Cortina Story

February 10, 2026

Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed‑skating star who won silver in Beijing, headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a luxury private jet instead of the usual team flight. The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX operated by KIMI Aviation, was arranged by her fiancé, influencer Jake Paul. The flight turned int

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Unexpected Austrian Victory in Women’s Ski Combined

February 10, 2026

Austria captured the top spot in a surprise twist during the women’s team combined at the Winter Games. The duo of Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber skied their way to gold after the United States’ leading contenders slipped past the finish line in fourth place, missing a medal by just 0. 06 second

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Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny’s Big‑Stage Surprise

February 10, 2026

Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a secret‑full spectacle, keeping even his own guests in the dark until the last beat. The 2026 event at Levi’s Stadium, where the Puerto Rican star performed a full set in Spanish for the first time ever, was shrouded in mystery. The host of the

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Eileen Gu: A Dual‑Identity Champion on the Slopes

February 10, 2026

Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco in 2003, grew up learning to glide on skis from her mother, a former instructor. She started skiing at age three and claimed her first national title by nine. Despite being U. S. ‑born, Gu decided in 2019 to represent China in international competitions. Her choic

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Champion on Ice: Erin Jackson’s Path to Olympic Glory

February 10, 2026

Erin Jackson began skating at the age of ten in Ocala, Florida. She quickly moved from inline tracks to long‑track speed skating and earned a place on the U. S. Olympic team in 2018, competing in the women’s 500 meters. In Beijing, she broke a decade‑long drought for American speed skaters by winn

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Eye‑Level Action: A Hockey Moment in the Sky

February 10, 2026

The picture was taken during a fast‑paced hockey game at the Winter Olympics. The photographer, who has covered many major sports events, chose a rare angle that shows the goalie looking up toward the ceiling while tracking the puck. This view is uncommon because most hockey photos capture the actio

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Joe Frazier Statue Eyes a New Home at the Art Museum

February 10, 2026

Philadelphia’s skyline is about to gain a new icon. The city is considering moving the statue of former heavyweight champion “Smokin’” Joe Frazier from its current spot near the sports arena to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a location that once hosted the famous Rocky statue. The pro