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April 9, 2026
Defending champ Rory McIlroy excels in tough conditions to share Masters lead
A year after finally completing golf's grand slam, Rory McIlroy was pleased to know he was still feeling a bit nervous as he teed off at the Masters.
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April 7, 2026
Defending Masters champ Rory McIlroy learns winning isn't always the destination
Although this will be his 18th start in the prestigious tournament, McIlroy "still felt like I had to earn the right to be there a little more often."
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April 7, 2026
An iconic sandwich for $1.50. A whole menu for $75.75. Masters embraces nostalgic food prices
After landing elusive Masters tickets, fans are treated to nostalgic food prices that include an iconic pimento cheese sandwich for $1.50.
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April 7, 2026
Masters isn't the same with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson missing from Augusta
For the first time since 1994, neither Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson will be playing at the Masters. But not every golfer has noticed the notable absences.
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March 31, 2026
Avoiding another 'Fail Mary': Inside the tense NFL vs. referees labor dispute
The NFL is taking proactive steps to limit the possibility of a work stoppage involving the referees' union, but could the league's plans backfire?
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March 17, 2026
Sam Farmer's NFL mock draft 1.0: Tom Brady's Raiders won't pass on a quarterback
Fernando Mendoza is poised to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but there's a prime class of edge rushers set to make their mark as well.
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March 16, 2026
March Madness men's tournament analysis: Teams and players to watch
Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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March 12, 2026
Makai Lemon's combine podium performance didn't bother NFL team executives
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon drew scrutiny for how he handled questions from the media, but Rams general manager Les Snead didn't see anything unusual.
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March 9, 2026
NFL free agency copycats: Teams aim to replicate Seahawks' title-winning blueprint
Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, George Pickens and Jaelen Phillips are among some of the top players available heading into the start of NFL free agency.
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February 21, 2026
Snoop Dogg embraces NBC Olympic ambassador of joy role as Games shift to his hometown
Snoop Dogg enjoys spreading cheer at the Olympics on behalf of NBC and has big goals for 2028 when his hometown hosts the Games.
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February 21, 2026
Pack mentality prevents Jordan Stolz from adding to his Olympic medal count
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz misses out on a fourth medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, getting passed just before the finish line to lose bronze.
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February 18, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin ends her Olympic medal drought, winning gold in slalom
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin dominates in women's slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games, earning her first Olympic gold in the event since 2014.
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February 16, 2026
American bobsled star Elana Meyers Taylor wins her first Olympic gold medal
Elana Meyers Taylor took gold and Kaillie Humphries bronze in the women's monobob bobsled competition Monday at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
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February 16, 2026
Swiss bobsledder's courageous cancer fight a reminder of how quickly life can change
Aspiring Olympic bobsledder Michelle Gloor was hoping to represent Switzerland in the Milan-Cortina Games before a cancer diagnosis changed her life.
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February 15, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin finishes outside top 10 in giant slalom as her Olympic woes continue
Mikaela Shiffrin's struggles at the Winter Olympics continued Sunday, with the American skier finishing 11th, nearly a second behind winner Federica Brignone.
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February 15, 2026
Airbags, blue lines and good underwear: 6 features of Olympic skiing you should know
What's with the blue lines painted in the slow on Alpine skiing courses? What about the catch fencing? There's more to Olympic skiing than meets the eye.
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February 14, 2026
Visualizing success: Why Olympic skiers mentally rehearse before every run
Olympic skiers explain why many of them engage in a pre-race routine that includes visualizing the course in their mind as if they were skiing it in real time.
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February 14, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin hopes to end her Olympic slump, but winning gold won't be easy
U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is determined not to let her struggles in Beijing four years ago hamper her efforts for gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
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February 13, 2026
Inside the terrifying and efficient world of Olympic ski airlifts
Lindsey Vonn's devastating leg injury at the Milan-Cortina Games was a reminder of the vital role emergency airlifts play in Olympic skiing.
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February 13, 2026
U.S. routs Latvia in Olympic hockey opener
The U.S. men's hockey team scored four unanswered goals, including a pair from Brock Nelson, on Thursday in Milan.
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February 11, 2026
Picabo Street gave Lindsey Vonn her gloves, but still 'cried all night' before fateful race
Picabo Street gave Lindsey Vonn her old gloves to wear before Vonn's downhill race. But seeing her one-time protégé wearing bib No. 13 made Street very worried.
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February 11, 2026
Ski techs: The quiet heroes behind Olympic gold-medal performances
Ski techs played a critical yet often overlooked role in helping Olympic skiers achieve their best on the slopes.
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February 10, 2026
Austria wins women's Alpine combined after Mikaela Shiffrin struggles in slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin finished with the 15th fastest time in the slalom portion of the Alpine team combined as Austria surged to take the gold.
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February 9, 2026
Did torn ACL cause Lindsey Vonn's crash? Ski experts say no
Dr. Neal ElAttrache, surgeon for sport stars, says he saw no signs Lindsey Vonn's ruptured ACL caused her crash. Ski experts agree it was bad luck.
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February 8, 2026
American Lindsey Vonn's epic push to win Olympic gold ends with brutal crash
U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn crashed early in first women's downhill run and was airlifted off the mountain at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
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February 8, 2026
Super Bowl LX pick: Seahawks will prevail over the Patriots
Sam Farmer makes his pick and prediction for Super Bowl LX, picking the Seattle Seahawks to prevail against the New England Patriots.
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February 7, 2026
Lindsey Vonn is trying to achieve the seemingly impossible: Win gold with a ruptured ACL
U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn is hoping to cap her comeback to Alpine skiing with a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics despite suffering a ruptured ACL on Jan. 30.
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February 6, 2026
NBC's Mike Tirico ready to pull off an Olympic-sized feat at Super Bowl
Mike Tirico will be NBC's play-by-play announcer for Super Bowl LX on Sunday in addition to hosting the network's Milan-Cortina Olympics coverage from Levi's Stadium.
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February 6, 2026
Inside the Milan Olympic Village: Real beds, free tech and other athlete perks
The Olympic Village in Milan offers plenty of perks and amenities for athletes, including free food, stress plants and beds that are not made of cardboard.
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February 5, 2026
Meet the longtime pin traders who brought 15,000 pins to the Winter Olympics
Longtime pals Dan Presburger and Brad Frank brought suitcases full of pins with them to Italy to trade with people at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games.
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