SUMMARY Milan, Italy — Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian, 18, emerged as a medal contender at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, raising questions about the ongoing influence of her coach, Eteri Tutberidze, whose past controversies have cast a shadow over the sport. Petrosian scored a career best 72.89 in the women’s short program, despite competing … Read more
SUMMARY LOS ANGELES — Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will headline a five round featherweight bout May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, marking the first live MMA card streamed globally on Netflix and promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, organizers announced Tuesday. The long discussed matchup between two pioneers of women’s … Read more
SUMMARY COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium faces potential disruption from rain and thunderstorms, officials said. Scheduled for Sunday evening, the group stage fixture could be affected by a developing low pressure system over the southeastern Bay of Bengal, raising concerns … Read more
SUMMARY CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Northern Iowa tight end Parker Sutherland died Saturday morning at age 18, the university announced. School officials did not release a cause of death. Cedar Falls Fire and Rescue responded Thursday to a call from the university’s football complex for an “unconscious/fainting (non trauma)” incident, according to a public call … Read more
SUMMARY MIAMI — The Miami Heat’s Keshad Johnson captured the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest on Saturday night, overcoming San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant in a final round that showcased high flying athleticism and innovative dunks. Earlier in the evening, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard claimed his third career 3-point contest title, defeating Phoenix … Read more
SUMMARY MILAN — Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan said Friday that Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will make his Olympic debut against Denmark on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, replacing Connor Hellebuyck after the Winnipeg Jets netminder opened the tournament with a win over Latvia. Sullivan said the decision balances performance and recovery … Read more
SUMMARY Freestyle skier Eileen Gu is again at the center of a citizenship controversy as she prepares to compete for China at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Following disclosures that she received multimillion dollar public funding and endorsement income after her medal winning performance at the 2022 Beijing Games. Gu, born in San Francisco, announced … Read more
SUMMARY INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cam Ward and Tacko Fall drew attention Friday at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game green carpet at Kia Forum before tipoff festivities. Ward, quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, said the custom chain reflected personal identity and modern athlete marketing strategies today globally. The green carpet has become a showcase blending fashion, … Read more
SUMMARY MILAN — Switzerland forward Kevin Fiala was taken off the ice on a stretcher after sustaining a leg injury late in Friday’s Milan Cortina Olympic game against Canada. The Los Angeles Kings star collided with Canada’s Tom Wilson with under three minutes remaining in Canada’s 5-1 victory. Fiala’s injury overshadowed Switzerland’s final minutes against … Read more
SUMMARY MILAN — American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin stumbled twice during a disastrous free skate Friday night at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, dropping to eighth place and allowing Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan to capture a surprising gold medal. Malinin, 21, who had led by a comfortable margin after the short program, needed … Read more
