KEY POINT Dominiq Ponder, 23, a Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, died in a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning. The Colorado State Patrol reported that Ponder lost control of his Tesla Model 3, struck a guardrail and an electrical pole before the vehicle caught fire. Coach Deion Sanders acknowledged Ponder’s passing, describing him as a respected leader … Read more
KEY POINT The women’s hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics drew a record audience, averaging 5.3 million viewers and peaking at 7.7 million during overtime on NBC and Peacock, according to NBC Sports, marking the most watched women’s hockey game in history. The record breaking audience … Read more
KEY POINT Historic achievement: Liu is the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in individual figure skating since Sarah Hughes in 2002, ending a 24‑year drought. Strong comeback: After stepping away from competition following the 2022 Olympics, Liu returned to elite skating and rebuilt her career with renewed focus. Impact on sport: … Read more
KEY POINT CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin captured the gold medal in the women’s slalom Wednesday at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, ending an eight year Olympic medal drought and adding to her record as one of the most successful alpine skiers in US history. Shiffrin finished with a combined time of 1:39.10, … Read more
KEY POINT MILAN — Alysa Liu delivered a standout performance in the women’s figure skating short program Tuesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, positioning herself as the United States’ strongest medal contender, while teammate Amber Glenn faced a critical error that hampered her podium chances. Liu, the reigning world champion, finished third in the short … Read more
KEY POINT MILAN, Italy — American figure skater Alysa Liu, once hailed as a teenage prodigy, temporarily retired from competitive skating in 2022 shortly after her Olympic debut in Beijing. At just sixteen, Liu stepped away to focus on personal growth and life beyond the rink, returning in 2024 to quickly reclaim her place among … Read more
KEY POINT MILAN, Italy — Eighteen year old Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian made her Olympic debut on Tuesday at the 2026 Winter Games, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete due to restrictions on Russian participation. Her first short program drew attention not only for her technical skill but also for her connections to a … Read more
KEY POINT Auston Matthews scored twice and assisted on another goal Sunday as Team USA dominated Team Germany 5-1 at Santagiulia Arena, securing first place in Group C and an automatic bye into the quarterfinals of the international tournament. The Americans demonstrated consistent puck control and offensive pressure throughout the game, setting up a favorable … Read more
KEY POINT DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Fans still have the opportunity to live bet the 2026 Daytona 500 as the NASCAR Cup Series season opener unfolds Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. With Zane Smith winning Stage 1 and Bubba Wallace taking Stage 2, sportsbooks are offering live betting options on stage winners, finishing positions, and other … Read more
KEY POINT MILAN, Italy — Macklin Celebrini scored a goal and added an assist while skating alongside the NHL’s top two scorers, helping Canada defeat Switzerland 5-1 on Friday in a men’s preliminary round game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The 19 year old center, who plays for the San Jose Sharks, connected … Read more
