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Connor McDavid Breaks Olympic Record in Silver Performance
Sports3d ago

Connor McDavid Breaks Olympic Record in Silver Performance

Canada's Connor McDavid set an Olympic ice hockey record with 13 points in six games, earning tournament MVP despite his team's heartbreaking gold medal loss. His captain Sidney Crosby called his performance "unheard of" and "amazing to see up close."

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
New Zealand Eyes Record Medal Haul at 2026 Winter Games
SportsFeb 5

New Zealand Eyes Record Medal Haul at 2026 Winter Games

New Zealand is sending its strongest winter sports team ever to the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with 17 athletes aiming to break the country's three-medal record from Beijing. After winning six medals at the recent X Games, confidence is soaring that this could be the breakthrough moment for Kiwi snow sports.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
X Games Star Attempts 100-Foot Motorbike Jump in Mesa
SportsJan 26

X Games Star Attempts 100-Foot Motorbike Jump in Mesa

Eight-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha will attempt to break the world record for the highest motorbike quarter pipe jump this weekend, launching 100 vertical feet over a surf pool in Mesa. The daredevil stunt caps a festival showcasing extreme sports achievements that push human limits.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Injury Comeback
SportsJan 26

Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Injury Comeback

Scottish freestyle skier Kirsty Muir claimed her first X Games gold in slopestyle just weeks before the Winter Olympics, marking a triumphant return after missing a year due to knee and shoulder surgeries. The 21-year-old dominated the competition in Aspen with a near-perfect first run.

BBC Sport2 min read
19-Year-Old Kiwi Skier Wins Gold at X Games in Aspen
SportsJan 26

19-Year-Old Kiwi Skier Wins Gold at X Games in Aspen

Fin Melville Ives from Wanaka, New Zealand, dominated the men's ski superpipe at the X Games, landing tricks he'd never completed in competition before. His victory helped New Zealand achieve its most successful X Games campaign ever.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Scotty James Ties Shaun White Record With 8th X Games Gold
SportsJan 26

Scotty James Ties Shaun White Record With 8th X Games Gold

Australian snowboarder Scotty James made history at the X Games with a never-before-seen trick combination, tying legend Shaun White's record of eight gold medals. The 31-year-old landed back-to-back backside 1440s just weeks before the Milan Cortina Olympics, where he's chasing the one medal that's eluded him: gold.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Surgery Comeback
SportsJan 26

Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold After Surgery Comeback

Scottish freeskier Kirsty Muir claimed X Games slopestyle gold in Aspen just weeks before the Winter Olympics, capping a remarkable comeback from knee and shoulder surgery. The 21-year-old dominated with a near-perfect first run, then added silver in big air.

BBC Sport2 min read
Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold Ahead of 2026 Olympics
SportsJan 25

Kirsty Muir Wins X Games Gold Ahead of 2026 Olympics

British freestyle skier Kirsty Muir captured her first X Games gold in slopestyle, dominating the competition just weeks before the Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old's triumph comes less than two years after major knee and shoulder surgeries threatened to derail her career.

BBC Sport2 min read
Scotty James Wins 5th Straight X Games Gold in Aspen
SportsJan 25

Scotty James Wins 5th Straight X Games Gold in Aspen

Australian snowboarder Scotty James just made halfpipe history by landing a never-before-seen trick combination to win his fifth consecutive Winter X Games title. The 31-year-old's gravity-defying performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight total X Games gold medals.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Scotty James Lands Never-Before-Seen Trick, Wins 5th X Games
SportsJan 25

Scotty James Lands Never-Before-Seen Trick, Wins 5th X Games

Australian snowboarder Scotty James made history at X Games Aspen by landing the first-ever back-to-back backside 1440s, securing his fifth consecutive halfpipe title. The groundbreaking performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight X Games gold medals.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
X Games Bets on AI Judges to Make Competitions Fairer
InnovationJan 24

X Games Bets on AI Judges to Make Competitions Fairer

The X Games is testing artificial intelligence to judge extreme sports competitions, aiming to eliminate human error and create more consistent scoring. This could transform how action sports crown their champions.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Kiwi Snowboarders Shine With Silver Before Olympics
SportsJan 24

Kiwi Snowboarders Shine With Silver Before Olympics

Two New Zealand athletes claimed silver medals at the X Games in Aspen, showing they're ready to compete for Olympic glory next month. Reigning Olympic champion Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and freeskier Luca Harrington both landed on the podium just weeks before the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

Stuff NZ2 min read
X Games Champion to Attempt 300-Foot Motocross Jump
SportsJan 24

X Games Champion to Attempt 300-Foot Motocross Jump

Seven-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha is preparing to make history with a 92-meter jump over a surf park in Mesa, Arizona. The record-breaking attempt combines athletic courage with precision engineering.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Ja Morant Returns With 24 Points in Grizzlies London Win
SportsJan 18

Ja Morant Returns With 24 Points in Grizzlies London Win

After missing six games with a calf injury, NBA star Ja Morant came back strong with 24 points and 13 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the Orlando Magic 126-109 in London. The Sunday showdown marked the first NBA regular-season game in the English capital since 2019, thrilling fans who waited seven years for the league's return.

Japan Today2 min read