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February 13, 2026

Athletes Support Ukrainian Olympian After Disqualification for Helmet Featuring Fallen Peers

Embed from Getty Images Every time the Olympic Games are on, stories of the obstacles that athletes overcome are highlighted. In the case of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, the backdrop is much darker than an injury or lack of funds, as he remained a top athlete in the middle of his country’s war with Russia.

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February 11, 2026

Olympic Polish Team Brought a Smiling Pierogi Plushie With Them and Fans Love the Mini Mascot

Embed from Getty Images Plushies are a common sight in ice skating competitions.

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February 4, 2026

Japanese Volleyball Player Dives and Slides Face-First To Apologize After Hitting Courtside Judge

In Japan, bowing is a customary part of many interactions, including greeting someone, saying thanks, or showing humility.

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February 3, 2026

Watch Teams Hilariously Balance or Bail in Tandem Bike Obstacle Course

Red Bull recently brought its ever-popular Jernhest (Iron Horse) competition to Copenhagen, where pairs on makeshift tandem bikes attempted to navigate ramps, balance beams, and other obstacles. The goal was simple: get from A to B without crashing and plunging into the water at Kalvebod Brygge. However, in practice, it was anything but.

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January 28, 2026

Free Climber Alex Honnold Successfully Scales 1,667-Foot Tower in Taipei Without Safety Gear

On January 24, 2026, Alex Honnold embarked upon a remarkable—and gravity-defying—challenge.

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December 15, 2025

3-Year-Old Boy Becomes the World’s Youngest Chess Player To Earn an Official Rating

What were you doing when you were 3 years old? Maybe enjoying some daycare naps or mastering the crayons?

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December 2, 2025

Olympic Flame Begins Its Journey to the 2026 Winter Games in Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games are 10 weeks away, but the spirit of the event is already in full swing. The Olympic flame has been lit in Greece, and is already on its way to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Italian cities that will be hosting the games next February.

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November 17, 2025

Nike Announces World’s First Powered Footwear To Help People Walk Faster and Farther

As an activewear company, Nike has been at the forefront of athletic apparel and footwear for several decades now, and...

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October 9, 2025

NFL Quarterback Josh Allen Wears Hats Customized by Children To Raise Money for Kids in Hospitals

NFL players have turned their tunnel fit walks into fashion runways, donning everything from casually stylish outfits to extravagant ensembles.

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September 8, 2025

Japanese Football Player Who Learned the Game From YouTube Scores Game-Winning Field Goal

In America, football is omnipresent—in school, in the news, in game day recipes, in the people wearing their favorite team’s jersey. It’s even what Taylor Swift’s fiancee does for a living. But it’s not like that in the rest of the world. Many fans abroad follow and practice the game more modestly as it isn’t as popular. One such follower is Kansei Matsuzawa.

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