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Most of the U.S. Olympic hockey team to attend the State of the Union after gold win
sports4 days ago

Most of the U.S. Olympic hockey team to attend the State of the Union after gold win

Twenty of the 25 members of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will attend Tuesday’s State of the Union in Washington after being invited by President Trump following their gold-medal victory, with some players opting out due to upcoming games or personal schedules. Others, including Jake Oettinger and Kyle Connor, will not attend or have limited involvement, and several players are already traveling or preparing with their NHL teams. The White House visit followed a celebratory trip, and attendance decisions are being made on a per-player basis.

via The New York Times|
#athletes#donald-trump#olympic-hockey
Vance’s Olympic Politics Comment Ignites Online Backlash
politics14 days ago

Vance’s Olympic Politics Comment Ignites Online Backlash

Vice President JD Vance drew online criticism after telling American Olympians to focus on competing and not discuss politics, arguing athletes should represent the country without engaging political debates. His remarks prompted a social media backlash, with supporters arguing athletes have long used their platforms to address issues and detractors claiming such comments stifle free expression. The piece notes responses from athletes like Hunter Hess and experts who say backlash against political speech in sports is common, but activism in sport has a long history.

via HuffPost|
#athletes#free-speech#jd-vance
Patriotism Under Pressure: US Winter Olympians Navigate Politics at Milano Cortina
sports18 days ago

Patriotism Under Pressure: US Winter Olympians Navigate Politics at Milano Cortina

US athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games are openly balancing pride in representing the US with discomfort over domestic and international politics, after Trump attacked athletes who questioned policies. Some say wearing the flag reflects their morals rather than endorsing every policy, while others like Amber Glenn report online harassment; public figures and influencers have weighed in. The debate intersects with Italy’s immigration-enforcement backdrop, highlighting a broader tension between national identity and personal conscience in modern Olympic sport, with the USOPC pledging athlete safety.

via theguardian.com|
#athletes#online-hate#politics
Medals break during Olympic celebrations as Milan Cortina games begin
sports19 days ago

Medals break during Olympic celebrations as Milan Cortina games begin

During the opening weekend of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, multiple medals detached from their ribbons during celebrations: Breezy Johnson's gold reportedly broke as she celebrated, biathlete Justus Strelow's bronze fell to the floor, and Alysa Liu's team-event gold appeared detached from its ribbon. Organizers say they are investigating and working on a fix to ensure athletes receive perfect medals.

via NBC News|
#athletes#celebrations#medals
All-Time Olympic Medal Leaders: Nations and Athletes Who Define the Record
sports21 days ago

All-Time Olympic Medal Leaders: Nations and Athletes Who Define the Record

The piece traces the all-time medal leaders, noting the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage counts 3,103 total medals for the U.S.—the most overall—followed by the Soviet Union (1,204) and Germany (1,091). In the Winter Games, Norway leads with 404 medals, followed by the U.S. (330) and Germany (286). The U.S. also has the most golds overall (1,220), while the Winter gold leaders include Norway (148) with the U.S. (114) and Germany (113). Among athletes, Michael Phelps holds the most medals and golds (23 golds, 28 total). Latynina remains the most decorated female Olympian with 18 medals. In winter, Marit Bjørgen and Ole Einar Bjørndalen tie for eight golds (with Bjørn Dæhlie also at eight), and Apolo Ohno is the most decorated U.S. winter Olympian with eight medals.

via cbsnews.com|
#athletes#countries#medals
Athletes Torn Between Flag and Policy at the Winter Olympics
politics22 days ago

Athletes Torn Between Flag and Policy at the Winter Olympics

American Winter Olympians expressed mixed feelings about competing for the United States amid domestic upheaval, saying they love the country but are troubled by immigration enforcement and political actions; Diggins emphasizes racing for American values like love and respect, Hess says it’s hard, Lillis says he’s proud but heartbroken, Pannek criticizes immigration enforcement, and Glenn highlights LGBTQ+ rights.

via HuffPost|
#athletes#immigration#politics
Milan's Olympic Village: High-tech pins, mindful spaces and athlete life
world24 days ago

Milan's Olympic Village: High-tech pins, mindful spaces and athlete life

As the 2026 Winter Games near, athletes are settling into Milan’s Olympic Village, where housing, dining and sponsor-led spaces host high-tech pin trading, foosball, VR and mindfulness zones; moments include Casey Dawson’s foot-shaped phone case and Natalie Spooner enjoying the village, with some athletes planning to explore the city and family presence while Team USA carves out its own indoor cycling space and Dawson skips the Opening Ceremony to compete.

via Axios|
#athletes#milan2026#olympics
WV trans teen's case to the Supreme Court tests the meaning of women's sports
courts-and-law1 month ago

WV trans teen's case to the Supreme Court tests the meaning of women's sports

The Washington Post reports that the Supreme Court will hear a West Virginia case about Becky Pepper-Jackson, a 15-year-old transgender student-athlete, challenging a state law that bans transgender girls from girls' sports teams, highlighting the personal toll on Pepper-Jackson and the broader national debate over fairness and inclusion in women’s sports.

via The Washington Post|
#athletes#courts-and-law#gender-in-sports