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After 23 years in the pool and an Olympic bronze medal, swimmer Leah Smith is hanging up her goggles with gratitude and grace. The 30-year-old's journey from young athlete to world champion shows what dedication and family support can achieve.
The U.S. women's hockey team crushed Sweden 5-0 in their Olympic semifinal, staying undefeated and setting up a gold medal showdown. They haven't trailed once all tournament and just extended their shutout streak past 331 minutes.
New Zealand's women's rugby team dominated the USA 48-15 in their Pacific Four Series opener, even after losing a player to a red card. Mererangi Paul scored her second straight hat-trick against Team USA, maintaining her perfect try-scoring record.
Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th international appearance by scoring and assisting in Team USA's 2-1 victory over Japan, marking the squad's 10th consecutive win. The milestone moment showcased both personal achievement and the team's unstoppable momentum heading into next year's World Cup.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske announced she'll compete through the 2028 Los Angeles Games before retiring from swimming. The Stanford graduate wants to end her career on home soil after three Olympic appearances.
Jack Hughes lost teeth to a high stick in the final minutes of the Olympic gold medal game, then scored the overtime winner for Team USA. His gap-toothed grin became the perfect symbol of hockey heroism.
The most decorated Paralympic nordic ski team in the world just became part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, bringing champion athletes like Oksana Masters into a unified program. Fresh off winning 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the team's integration marks a major step forward for Paralympic sport.
Former Pro Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III is training for a new kind of championship: representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The retired NFL star received an invitation to join training camp as the sport makes its Olympic debut.
Team USA bobsledders Elana Meyers Taylor and Jasmine Jones returned to thank the Westfield factory that built the specialized equipment that helped them win gold and bronze medals. The company even rushed new sled runners through a snowstorm days before Taylor's historic gold medal run.
Hockey legend Hilary Knight became the first female pro athlete to appear on Saturday Night Live twice, fresh off winning her fifth Olympic medal. The celebration continued as she walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards.
A Scottish immigrant coaching college soccer in Pennsylvania pulled off one of sports' greatest upsets when his ragtag American team defeated mighty England 1-0 at the 1950 World Cup. Bill Jeffrey's legacy lives on as the U.S. prepares to host the tournament in 2026.
Team USA hockey hero Jack Hughes showed off his repaired teeth at Yankee Stadium, months after losing them scoring the gold medal-winning goal. The New Jersey Devils star threw out the first pitch alongside fellow gold medalist Aerin Frankel in a joyful celebration of America's historic Olympic win.
Team USA's hockey heroes are celebrating their historic double gold medal win at ballparks nationwide, sharing their Olympic pride with thousands of baseball fans. From Yankee Stadium to Cleveland, these athletes are turning their victory lap into a coast-to-coast celebration of American triumph.
America's 2026 Olympic hockey heroes are taking their victory lap to baseball diamonds across the country. From Yankee Stadium to Cleveland, gold medalists are sharing their wins with fans who can't get enough of their inspiring triumph.
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Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight closed her historic career with Olympic gold and an engagement to fellow athlete Brittany Bowe during their final Games together. The storybook ending included family celebrations, backstage moments at SNL, and sharing the journey with the person she loves most.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight closed out her legendary career with Olympic gold and an engagement to fellow athlete Brittany Bowe. The Team USA hockey hero is now sharing her storybook ending with communities across America.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight capped her final Olympic run with gold and an engagement to fellow athlete Brittany Bowe. The Team USA hockey star is celebrating a storybook ending that includes hardware, love, and family moments that mattered most.
After being ostracized by her team just 11 months earlier, goalkeeper Hope Solo made seven crucial saves to help Team USA defeat Brazil 1-0 and win Olympic gold in Beijing. Her redemption story proves second chances can lead to golden moments.
At 29, artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez helped Team USA win their first medal in 20 years at Paris 2024. Now she's mentoring the next generation as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles.
For the first time in Olympic history, two mothers teamed up to win a bobsleigh medal, just days after their teammate and fellow mom captured gold. Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor, Kaillie Humphries, and Jasmine Jones are proving that motherhood and Olympic glory aren't just compatible—they're a winning combination.
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