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Day 3 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics brought a Swiss avalanche of success, with Franjo von Allmen and Mathilde Gremaud each claiming gold to propel Switzerland into contention atop the medal standings. Norway maintains the lead in golds with three, while host Italy boasts the most total medals at nine. Team USA, after a golden Day 2, didn't add to their tally but delivered strong showings in curling and hockey

The second full day of competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered thrills, spills, and triumphant moments, with Team USA claiming its first two medals – both gold – amid a mix of heartbreak and heroics. As the Games progress into their early stages, Norway has surged to the top of the medal standings

In a gritty defensive showdown that harkened back to their epic clash 11 years ago, the Seattle Seahawks exacted sweet revenge on the New England Patriots, cruising to a 29-13 victory in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. The win marks Seattle's second NFL championship in franchise history, flipping the script on Super Bowl XLIX where the Patriots snatched victory in the final moments.

The Opening Ceremony was held on February 6, with no competitions that day. Most action began on February 7, including preliminary rounds and non-medal events. Below is a summary of key results, focusing on completed sessions or notable updates, with US highlights emphasized.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was nothing short of a heartfelt love letter to Italy's soul, blending spectacle, culture, and a touch of whimsy into an unforgettable kickoff.

The NFL season reaches its pinnacle on February 8, 2026, as the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Both teams stormed through the regular season with identical 14-3 records, delivering a highly anticipated matchup between the NFC’s top seed and a resurgent Patriots squad. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

As the 2025-26 NFL season barrels toward its climax, the Conference Championships are upon us this Sunday, January 25, 2026. Four powerhouse teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl LX, set for February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The AFC showdown pits the resurgent New England Patriots against the top-seeded Denver Broncos in a rematch of classic rivalries, while the NFC features a heated NFC West battle between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawk

Indiana Hoosiers won their first college football national championship with a 27-21 victory over Miami, completing an undefeated 16-0 season led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza and coach Curt Cignetti.

The NFL Divisional Round of the 2025-2026 playoffs was a rollercoaster of heart-pounding drama, shocking blowouts, and gut-wrenching injuries that left fans breathless. From overtime thrillers to dominant demolitions, the weekend of January 17-18, 2026, whittled the field down to four battle-tested teams ready to clash for conference supremacy and a ticket to Super Bowl LX.

As 2025 wraps up, pickleball continues its meteoric rise, evolving from a 1965 backyard invention into a cultural powerhouse. With millions across the country embracing this accessible hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, the sport is reshaping recreation, communities, and professional athletics.

The other day, Sunday afternoon, December 14, to be exact, I was cruising by the Redding Senior Center on Benton Drive and noticed that their very large parking lot was awash with cars, with a giant blow up of a wolf, at the entrance door, with the words Shasta Jr. Wolves inscribed on its side. Naturally, being a curious soul, I doubled back and snagged the last parking spot (really!), jumped out, took several pics of the giant wolf, then went inside. Wow, I thought, this pl

Redding Christian High School football team won the league CHAMPIONSHIP; then the Lions went on to capture the Division 5 Section CHAMPIONSHIP; their next football game had them winning the Nor Cal Regional CHAMPIONSHIP.

Redding Sports Park (RSP) opened as Big League Dreams (BLD) in 2004. Built with a 20 million dollar grant from the state, it didn't cost Redding a dime. The city leased our new sports park to BLD for 32 years, the first 4 rent free and 6% of the gross thereafter. BLD was responsible for the upkeep. That didn't happen so, where do we go from here? No one seemed to notice that our sports park fell into disarray. It is my opinion the head of recreation and the city managers fell

YouTube Golf's $1 Million Spectacle Outpaces Pro Tours in Views and Buzz. The rise of creator-led golf videos is impacting the future of mainstream PGA Tour golf.

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings to clinch the World Series Title again! Japanese pitcher Yamamoto named MVP.

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