All articles tagged with #world championships
During the World Athletics Championships marathon, the leading American women—Susanna Sullivan and Jessica McClain—were briefly guided off the course due to an official error, disrupting the lead and prompting a review of the route.
Niantic is launching GO Battle League Leaderboard Challenges that award Championship Points based on final global leaderboard placement during a season. Participating requires linking Pokémon GO to Pokémon Trainer Central and opting in to Play! Pokémon; points count toward qualification for the Pokémon World Championships. The first Leaderboard Challenge runs from March 3, 2026 to June 2, 2026 (with a break after June 2 until September 1, 2026), and World Championships are scheduled for August 28–30, 2026. Battles use the standard blind three-pokemon format, with in-game performance determining the final leaderboard position. The article also explains how to link accounts, opt in, and provides a Q&A on common issues like linking recovery.
USA Hockey named defenseman Jackson LaCombe to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team, replacing the injured Seth Jones. LaCombe, who helped the U.S. win gold at the 2025 IIHF World Championship and was part of the 2021 World Junior gold team, plays for the Anaheim Ducks and spent four college seasons at Minnesota. Team USA opens Feb. 12 in Milan against Latvia, with the game airing on USA Network and streaming on Peacock.
American skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender appears to face another setback to her Olympic aspirations after competing at the 2025 skeleton world championships in Lake Placid; the story was updated Jan. 15, 2026.
Angelina Melnikova from Russia won the world all-around gymnastics title, narrowly defeating American Leanne Wong in a close competition, with Wong extending the US podium streak to 23 years despite challenging circumstances and absences of key athletes.
The second day of women's qualifying at the 2025 World Championships saw notable performances from the US, Italy, Russia, and China, with Angelina Melnikova leading the all-around and vault standings. Several big names missed finals, but stars like Zhang Qingying and Sabrina Voinea shined. The event was streamed live, and coverage included expert analysis, behind-the-scenes content, and updates on team performances and individual scores.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team faced challenges during the qualifiers at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, with some rough performances and injuries highlighting a transitional period for the team as they navigate the absence of key veterans and introduce new talent.
The article provides a live debrief of the U.S. Women’s World Team Trials after day two, highlighting the top-scoring team, addressing Skye Blakely’s uneven bar score controversy, and discussing team lineup updates, with additional insights from a live podcast and upcoming events.
Dulcy Caylor, age 17, secured her first spot at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta by winning the USA Gymnastics Women’s World Selection Event, especially after key teammates withdrew due to injuries, showcasing her impressive performance across multiple apparatuses.
Tadej Pogačar won the men's road race at the 2025 World Championships in Rwanda, becoming the first to win the Tour de France and World Championships in consecutive seasons, with Remco Evenepoel and Ben Healy completing the podium in a highly attritional and challenging race.
Remco Evenepoel faced significant setbacks in the World Championships, including losing time on climbs, suffering multiple mechanical issues requiring two bike changes, and falling behind Pogačar, but he made a strong late surge to attempt a comeback.
Remco Evenepoel won his third consecutive men's World ITT gold, showcasing his dominance in the discipline, while pre-race favorite Pogačar narrowly missed out on a medal, highlighting a surprising and dramatic race.
Noah Lyles won his fourth consecutive world 200m title, tying Usain Bolt's record, with a time of 19.52 seconds, despite returning from injury and aiming for a faster time. He expressed excitement for future competitions, including the 2027 Worlds, and reflected on his Olympic experiences, emphasizing that his world titles do not replace his Olympic gold.
Noah Lyles won his fourth 200m world title, tying Usain Bolt, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved a historic double by winning both the 100m and 200m at the world championships, marking a significant achievement for women’s sprinting.
American Rai Benjamin was ultimately declared the winner of the men's 400-meter hurdles at the world championships after officials overturned an initial disqualification, and Femke Bol defended her women's title. Benjamin's victory was marked by a controversial disqualification for knocking over a hurdle, which was later reversed, allowing him to claim the gold medal. The event also featured notable performances in heptathlon and triple jump, with athletes aiming for historic records and personal bests.