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Olympics


Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

  • GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy that aligns with Trump's executive order on women's sports.

US routs Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep

US routs Canada in Para ice hockey final to complete historic clean sweep

  • DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press

The victory came three weeks after the United States beat Canada in the Olympic hockey finals.

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn't these Games be earlier?

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn't these Games be earlier?

  • TALES AZZONI, BRITTANY PETERSON, PAT GRAHAM and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press

One skier lamented "tropical" conditions, and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

Olympians Liu and Gu travel very different paths, and China-US relations hang over their stories

Olympians Liu and Gu travel very different paths, and China-US relations hang over their stories

  • DIDI TANG Associated Press

It is as captivating as it is divisive: the tale of two Chinese American athletic geniuses who have so much in common but make such different choices.

Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

  • Associated Press

The Milan Cortina Games mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Athletes will compete across 79 events in six sports.

Russian flag returns as Winter Paralympics open amid Middle East war and boycott

Russian flag returns as Winter Paralympics open amid Middle East war and boycott

  • ANTONIO CALANNI and TALES AZZONI Associated Press

The Winter Paralympics has officially opened amid tensions of war in the Middle East and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag. 

University of Arizona alum aims for 4th gold medal at Milan Cortina Paralympic Games

University of Arizona alum aims for 4th gold medal at Milan Cortina Paralympic Games

  • Jake Sloan Cronkite News

Three-time gold medalist and University of Arizona alum Brody Roybal has cemented his legacy as a veteran star for Team USA sled hockey. He's chasing his fourth Paralympics gold medal.

Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag

Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag

    The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina on Friday to mark their 50th anniversary.

    Victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from celebration

    Victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from celebration

      Dozens of people at multiple agencies, leagues and networks spent time coordinating a series of television appearances after the U.S. hockey teams won gold medals.

      Figure skaters with disabilities seek a place in the Paralympic spotlight

      Figure skaters with disabilities seek a place in the Paralympic spotlight

        The Paralympics do not include figure skating, but there's a movement to change that.

        France backs return of intellectually disabled athletes to Winter Paralympics

        France backs return of intellectually disabled athletes to Winter Paralympics

          Athletes with such disabilities have been excluded since 1998 due to a scandal at the Sydney 2000 Games.

          Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey players

          Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey players

            This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dustup involving the United States women and men’s gold medal-winning hockey teams.

            USA gold sweep in Olympic hockey led to celebrations that got complicated, political

            USA gold sweep in Olympic hockey led to celebrations that got complicated, political

              The men spent much of the week answering questions about why some of them laughed at Trump's joke about the women.

              US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

              US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

                "It's clearly fake because it's not my voice and not my lips moving," Tkachuk said. "… I know that those words would never come out of my mouth."

                High School

                Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

                Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: In 1995, Arizona All-American shortstop Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA-record 37 home runs. Her record is now at risk. 

                Tucson middle school teacher, assistant coach arrested on sexual exploitation charges

                Tucson middle school teacher, assistant coach arrested on sexual exploitation charges

                A Tucson middle school teacher and girls high school assistant basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

                No space for ego for Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd | Greg Hansen

                No space for ego for Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: "If you love what you do, if you're tough enough, you can live with the heartaches of being a basketball coach," Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said recently.

                Sunnyside softball star Ashley Rosthenhausler builds on family legacy

                Sunnyside softball star Ashley Rosthenhausler builds on family legacy

                Sunnyside High School softball star Ashley Rosthenhausler hails from a well-known sports family in Southern Arizona.

                College

                'You have to change': How the ripples of NIL and transfer portal are being felt in the NFL draft

                'You have to change': How the ripples of NIL and transfer portal are being felt in the NFL draft

                PITTSBURGH — To stay or not to stay? That is the question polarizing NFL draft prospects in the winter when the dust settles after the college football season. In years past, this decision was simple — the blue-chippers could leave after three years and get a head start on their financial earnings, and those seeking a higher spot in the draft hung back in school. The paradigm shifted after the ...

                Arizona basketball fans line up to welcome the Final Four bound Wildcats at McKale Center

                Arizona basketball fans line up to welcome the Final Four bound Wildcats at McKale Center

                Arizona Wildcat fans lined up outside McKale Center late Saturday to welcome Arizona men's basketball upon its return from an Elite Eight victory over Purdue in San Jose, California. About 90 minutes prior to the team's expected 1 a.m. arrival, fans young and old engaged in a singalong. The …

                Seen and heard in San Jose: On net-snipping, high fiving and UA staffers' relief

                Seen and heard in San Jose: On net-snipping, high fiving and UA staffers' relief

                Behind the scenes of Arizona men's basketball's Elite Eight matchup vs. Purdue in San Jose, California, with Star reporter Bruce Pascoe. 

                VIDEO: Tommy Lloyd said second half vs Purdue went better than expected

                VIDEO: Tommy Lloyd said second half vs Purdue went better than expected

                After Arizona outscored Purdue 48-26 in the second half Saturday, UA coach Tommy Lloyd said he told the Wildcats to just 'figure out a way to be in the game in the last four minutes."

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                Meet the Final Four bound Arizona Wildcats outside McKale tonight

                Meet the Final Four bound Arizona Wildcats outside McKale tonight

                Cool-headed Arizona Wildcats defy history, beat Purdue 79-64 to reach Final Four

                Cool-headed Arizona Wildcats defy history, beat Purdue 79-64 to reach Final Four

                5 takeaways from Arizona’s win over Purdue to send Wildcats to the Final Four | Michael Lev

                5 takeaways from Arizona’s win over Purdue to send Wildcats to the Final Four | Michael Lev

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Professional

                'You have to change': How the ripples of NIL and transfer portal are being felt in the NFL draft

                'You have to change': How the ripples of NIL and transfer portal are being felt in the NFL draft

                PITTSBURGH — To stay or not to stay? That is the question polarizing NFL draft prospects in the winter when the dust settles after the college football season. In years past, this decision was simple — the blue-chippers could leave after three years and get a head start on their financial earnings, and those seeking a higher spot in the draft hung back in school. The paradigm shifted after the ...

                UFC brings MMA to White House, home of a president who favors cage-match politics

                UFC brings MMA to White House, home of a president who favors cage-match politics

                President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Trump has long supported UFC.

                Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

                Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: In 1995, Arizona All-American shortstop Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA-record 37 home runs. Her record is now at risk. 

                Tucson Sugar Skulls ready to begin new era in home opener against Vegas

                Tucson Sugar Skulls ready to begin new era in home opener against Vegas

                With new ownership and coaching, the Tucson Sugar Skulls want to "put the league on notice that we're a different team this year."

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