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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Oksana and the Why of the Paralympics

The article discusses the significance of the upcoming Winter Paralympics, highlighting the inspiring story of Oksana Masters, an American athlete born in Ukraine with severe congenital disabilities.

Mar 2 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Who is Alysa Liu? The figure skating Olympic champion redefining success on her own terms

Alysa Liu, an American figure skater and Olympic champion, demonstrates a unique approach to success that combines joy, resilience, and self-determination.

Feb 25 • 08:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DAVID MARCUS: Patriotic Team USA wins gold as anti-America whiners flop

The U.S. men's hockey team's gold medal victory over Canada is highlighted as a triumph amidst criticisms from some American athletes.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Shock news: 25-year-old top athlete found dead in the USA

Rondale Moore, a 25-year-old American football player, was found dead, suspected of having committed suicide, and further investigations are underway.

Feb 22 • 08:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Olympian Eileen Gu says she feels like a 'punching bag' amid backlash for competing with China over US

Eileen Gu, an American-born skier for Team China, expresses feeling like a target of backlash from critics in the U.S. for her decision to compete for China in the Winter Olympics.

Feb 20 • 04:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

VIDEO AND PHOTO: Alysa Liu beats Japanese figure skaters in the fight for Olympic gold

American athlete Alysa Liu won the gold medal in the Olympic figure skating competitions, surpassing three Japanese skaters.

Feb 19 • 22:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Norway's Gold Hope in Duel with USA's Olympic Hero

Norwegian athletes are looking to secure medals against strong competition, including a celebrated American Olympic athlete.

Feb 19 • 15:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A scary near miss in combined – 'Oh God'

A serious near miss occurred during the ski jumping segment of the combined event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics when American athlete Ben Loomis collided with a leaf blower.

Feb 19 • 15:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

The Chinese athlete unexpectedly left Stolz with no gold in the 1500 meters, Liiv 27.

Chinese skater Ning Zhongyan won the gold medal in the men's 1500 meters at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, leaving American favorite Jordan Stolz with silver.

Feb 19 • 09:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

American Politics up in the Air over the Olympic Facility in Livigno

American athletes are facing criticism and political controversy as they prepare for the Olympics in Milan-Cortina, primarily centered around freestyle skier Hunter Hess's statements.

Feb 19 • 08:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Athlete Salaries in America: Messi Earns Much Less than Basketball, Baseball, and American Football Stars

Recent data reveals that Lionel Messi's salary is significantly lower than top players in other American sports, such as basketball and American football.

Feb 18 • 18:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Golden Celebration Moves the World: American Signs to Hearing-Impaired Sons at Olympic Finish Line

An American monobob athlete won gold at the age of 41, celebrating at the Olympic finish line with her two hearing-impaired sons, catching global attention on social media.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Milan-Cortina: Who is the star Eileen Gu, freestyle athlete-model

Eileen Gu, a 22-year-old freestyle skier representing China but with American roots, has gained significant attention for both her Olympic achievements and her media presence.

Feb 18 • 12:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Eileen, the Money Machine. The 'American Princess' called a traitor continues to compete for China

Eileen Gu, a Chinese freestyle skier and American student, has become the highest-paid athlete at the Olympics, earning significant revenue both through sports and endorsements, despite facing backlash from some American fans.

Feb 18 • 08:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Suddenly, the world's best stood right beside me, and then the Danish athlete straightened her back

Danish athlete Clara-Marie Vorre experiences a starstruck moment when she trains near American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 17 • 20:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A Danish Olympic participant can definitely be starstruck when the world's best suddenly stands next to them

Danish athlete Clara-Marie Vorre shares her experience of feeling starstruck when she trained alongside American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 17 • 20:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

American star took her fan on a date at the Olympics – Here’s what happened

American athlete Sophia Kirkby has been on dates during the Olympics after seeking companionship on Instagram, leading to numerous messages from fans.

Feb 15 • 08:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Lucas Pinaire of Brazil, the first South American to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics

Lucas Pinaire from Brazil has become the first South American athlete to win a gold medal in Olympic winter sports, achieving this at the Alpine Skiing Men's Giant Slalom event in Italy.

Feb 15 • 03:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

American Olympian Austin Florian goes viral for incredible helmet design

Olympic skeleton athlete Austin Florian gained viral fame for his Venom-themed helmet design during the Olympics.

Feb 13 • 12:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

"It doesn't happen at every Olympics that an athlete shows up with an incredible story that captures the audience's attention"

Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American with Russian roots, is breaking boundaries in figure skating and capturing the attention of the audience at the Olympics.

Feb 13 • 09:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Ski Star Broke an Unwritten Rule

Jessie Diggins, an American skiing star, won bronze in women's 10km race at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, collapsing on the snow in exhaustion afterward.

Feb 12 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nordic combined, the only sport in which women are prohibited from competing in the Winter Olympics

American Nordic combined skier Annika Malacinski dreams of becoming an Olympic athlete but must watch her brother compete instead, as women are still not allowed to participate in this sport at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 12 • 14:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘I wanted to be an athlete’: The brief ‘career’ of James Van Der Beek in American football; accident halted dream

James Van Der Beek, who passed away at the age of 48, briefly pursued a career in American football before an accident impeded his aspirations.

Feb 12 • 01:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

American short track athlete involved in collision with Kim Gilli closes comment section on social media due to barrage of hateful comments

American short track athlete Corinne Stoddard closed her social media comment section following a flood of negative comments after a collision with South Korean athlete Kim Gilli during a mixed relay race at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

“Total shock”: Lithuanian woman training with L. Vonn witnessed American legend's accident live

Jennifer Virškus, a Lithuanian athlete training in the U.S. with Lindsey Vonn, described her experience of witnessing a serious accident involving the Olympic legend live.

Feb 11 • 05:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Ex-NFL star encourages American Olympians to 'pipe down' and 'respect the flag'

Boomer Esiason called for American Olympians to focus on their sports and respect the flag instead of voicing political opinions while competing in Italy.

Feb 10 • 23:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What is happening in Minnesota is wrong, says American curling athlete

American curling athlete Rich Ruohonen condemned immigration operations in Minnesota during a recent statement.

Feb 10 • 14:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

In this Trump era, the Olympics are no longer neutral ground for American politics

The Olympics have become a stage for American political discourse, reflecting deep divisions within the U.S. amid athlete protests and international criticism of President Trump.

Feb 9 • 17:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It's Hard to Root for Someone Like That. Trump Calls American Olympian a Loser

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump criticized an American Olympic athlete, labeling him a loser, which has sparked controversy and debate.

Feb 9 • 09:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

For American doctors, Lindsey's word matters a lot, but...

The article discusses Lindsey Vonn's determination to compete in her final Olympic race despite a significant injury, highlighting the fine line between bravery and recklessness in athletics.

Feb 9 • 07:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Trump on the American Olympian: "Real zero"

President Trump criticizes American freeskiing athlete Hunter Hess for having mixed feelings about representing the USA in the Olympics, calling him a 'real zero.'

Feb 8 • 21:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

The public almost went crazy: an American performed a move banned for 50 years

21-year-old athlete Ilia Malinin successfully executed a backflip during a team competition, a move that had been banned since 1976, eliciting massive cheers from the audience.

Feb 8 • 20:33 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

American star Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill at 2026 Olympics

Lindsey Vonn, an accomplished American skier, suffered a crash during her downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 8 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Second Allegation Against Vance: America Discovers Itself Unpopular

The article discusses American athlete Hunter Hess's public criticism of the U.S. during the Olympics, highlighting a growing discontent within the country.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

This is the best figure skating athlete in the world – His incredible jumps (video)

American figure skater Ilia Malinin, known as Quad God, has successfully performed the notoriously difficult quadruple axel, revolutionizing the sport.

Feb 7 • 12:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

2026 Olympics: Former American athlete, a British man sends an anti-ICE message... by urinating in the snow?

Gus Kenworthy, a British-American freestyle skier, made a humorous protest against U.S. immigration policies during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy by posting a photo on Instagram of skis near the words 'Fuck ICE' written in the snow.

Feb 7 • 09:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sexual harassment complaint against jiu-jitsu fighter André Galvão is being investigated by US police

The San Diego Police Department is investigating a sexual harassment complaint against jiu-jitsu fighter André Galvão, who denies the allegations made by American athlete Alexa Herse.

Feb 3 • 21:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Famous athlete after personal ordeal welcomed relief: 'I went through hell...'

American sprinter and two-time Olympic medalist Fred Kerley expressed relief after a Florida court dismissed charges against him concerning a potential domestic violence case.

Jan 16 • 14:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Famous Beauty Admits She Is a Virgin, Then Something Unforeseen Happened: 'I Pray to God'

American athlete Lolo Jones, a competitor in both Winter and Summer Olympics, reveals her virginity as a Christian and expresses her deep longing for a good man and a family while praying for guidance in her love life.

Jan 14 • 11:25 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Curious Situation in the Four Points World Cup. American in St. Moritz Finished Without a Crew

An American competitor in the Four Points World Cup made it to the finish line in St. Moritz without their crew.

Jan 11 • 15:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Famous American Athlete Commemorates Palestinian Journalist Saleh Al-Jaafari

American basketball star Kyrie Irving pays tribute to slain Palestinian journalist Saleh Al-Jaafari by wearing a shirt bearing his image, sparking widespread social media engagement and renewed attention to Al-Jaafari's legacy.

Jan 9 • 05:12 UTC

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