SAN JOSE, Calif.—As the cameras flashed in front of the medal-winners in U.S. men’s figure skating, one photographer had a request: “Ilia, for one, look happy.” At that, Ilia Malinin chuckled and obliged with a grin, then quickly returned to the close-lipped smile he’d been wearing since he was crowned a national champion on the…
Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, Dies at 84
CHICAGO—When Bobby Hull got the puck, he was tough to stop. He had blazing speed, a hard slap shot and tons of confidence. Long before today’s biggest stars took the ice, “The Golden Jet” put on quite a show. Hull, a Hall of Fame winger and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win…
US Professional Skier Named as 1 Victim of Japan Avalanche
TOKYO—One of two foreign men swept up in an avalanche in Japan while back-country skiing in the central prefecture of Nagano and found without vital signs on Monday was U.S. professional skier Kyle Smaine, an outdoor magazine said. The men were among five foreigners engulfed in Sunday’s avalanche, which took place at about 2:30 p.m….
Fire Still Burning, Djokovic and GOAT Debate Move on to Paris
MELBOURNE—A triumphant Novak Djokovic paraded the Australian Open trophy around the gardens of Melbourne’s Government House on Monday, his 10th title having added another notch in the plus column for those who argue he is the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT). That debate may never be settled but if it is to be decided purely…
Ronaldo’s Saudi Switch Another Symbol of Chinese Decline
HONG KONG—Cristiano Ronaldo’s headline-grabbing arrival at Al Nassr on a bumper pay deal captured global attention last month, but in an alternate world the five-time Ballon D’or winner may well have been destined for a move further east. The Portuguese striker’s Saudi Arabia switch following the cancellation of his Manchester United contract has highlighted a…
Chiefs Top Bengals 23–20 on Last-Second Kick for AFC Title
KANSAS CITY—Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down on his badly sprained right ankle, then was shoved late out of bounds by Joseph Ossai, giving Harrison Butker a chance to kick a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining and give the Kansas City Chiefs a 23–20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC…
Super Bowl-Bound Eagles Crush QB-challenged 49Ers
Miles Sanders rushed for two touchdowns, Haason Reddick delivered a huge performance and the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl after posting a 31–7 victory over the visiting San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 29. Jalen Hurts passed for 121 yards and rushed for a touchdown as the…
Eileen Gu Takes a Bad Crash in Practice, Misses Winter X
ASPEN, Colo.—Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu crashed during practice for the Winter X Games and said she suffered a bad ligament strain in her knee that forced her to miss the contest. Gu, who took two gold medals and one silver at the Beijing Games last year, posted on social media that she “had…
Shiffrin Must Wait for Record Win 86 but Takes Slalom Title
SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czech Republic—A shake of the head, lips pouting … but then all smiles. Mikaela Shiffrin was quick to take the positives after realizing she had to wait for at least five more weeks before tying the World Cup record for most career wins with victory No. 86. The American skier finished runner-up to…
Ducks Beat Coyotes in OT, Run Win Streak to Three
Trevor Zegras scored with 1:26 remaining in overtime, Max Jones added a goal and the Anaheim Ducks extended their winning streak to a season-best three games with a 2–1 victory over the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, Jan. 28. John Gibson made 32 saves, including a sprawling stop from point-blank range on a shot by…
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