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Los Angeles is installing new trash-catching systems in its rivers to keep millions of pounds of waste from reaching the Pacific Ocean before hosting the 2026 Olympics. The cleanup effort is already showing promising results in waterways that have long struggled with pollution.
For the first time in decades, both US men's and women's hockey teams claimed Olympic gold, sparking celebrations across the nation. Madison fans woke up at dawn to witness the thrilling victories that echoed the legendary 1980 Miracle on Ice.
The United States men's hockey team delivered their best performance of the 2026 Olympics, dominating Slovakia 6-2 to advance to Sunday's gold medal showdown against rival Canada. After struggling offensively in their quarterfinal squeaker against Sweden, Team USA found their rhythm at exactly the right moment.
Fresh off breaking the NFL sack record, Cleveland Browns defender Myles Garrett traveled to Italy to support girlfriend Chloe Kim as she pursues her third consecutive Olympic gold medal in snowboarding. The power couple is proving that champions lift each other up.
Figure skating prodigy Ilia Malinin learned to handle Olympic pressure in real time, bouncing back from a shaky team event to dominate the men's short program. His journey from overwhelmed to confident shows what champions are made of.
Team USA dominated their longtime rivals in a stunning 5-0 victory, extending their winning streak and advancing undefeated to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, figure skater Ilia Malinin dazzled with a gold-worthy performance, and American curlers made history with the country's first mixed doubles medal.
The ancient sport of curling is embracing cutting-edge technology with carbon fiber brooms and specialized shoes that help athletes perform at their best. As the 2026 Winter Olympics begin, these innovations are making the game more exciting than ever.
After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes will represent Team USA at the Milan Olympics next month, his first major international competition since 2019. The 23-year-old is balancing an NHL playoff push with Olympic dreams, staying healthy and ready for hockey's biggest stage.