I understand not wanting athletes to be embroiled in politics. But these are athletes who are dead because Putin invaded their country. That’s not political, that’s humanity.

In honor of Laila’s goal, re-upping this:

Oh my God, Laila Edwards. These women have families!

As the U.S. women begin the medal rounds tonight, read about Laila Edwards. She’s going to change hockey.

Breezy Johnson gets more bling! Olympic gold medalist gets engaged after super-G

This is so weak

“That feeling when you know he’s coming, it’s not a nice feeling, of course.’’ Jordan Stolz didn’t disappoint in his first race in Milano Cortina.

That’s smoked. Not smiled. Though Stolz did that, too, after the race.

Lindsey Vonn had a third surgery, says she’s going to “be OK”

That’s one! Jordan Stolz gets his first gold medal, in the 1,000 meters. Smiled the competition.

Jordan Stolz races for the first time at Milano Cortina tonight and the 1,000 is his best event. Read why you need to get familiar with him.

RCS says he had a stomach bug ahead of DH, was puking before that race. Today first day he’s felt normal.

Super cool. RCS gets silver in super-G again, on 54th anniversary of his mom’s gold. It’s his best super-G result since he won silver in Beijing.

Y’all, RCS is gonna get a medal. And it was 54 years ago today his Mom won gold in Sapporo 😭

Hot damn. RCS is ahead of Odermatt! (And in second.) Still couple good Austrians to go, but being in front of Odermatt is no small thing.

Watters: I was walking in my street, a car drives by and I give him a wave. He rolls down the window and says, “F U fascist.” He doesn’t know I’m a fascist! Jessica: Yes, he does. You’re on TV.

Holy crap. US women walloped Canada again, this time 5-0. US has out scored their archival 29-7 over their last five games.

Jackie Wiles got an assist from Lindsey Vonn on her way to the Olympic podium. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Jackie Wiles and Paula Moltzan have both felt the pain of coming fourth and were determined it wouldn’t happen again. It didn’t.

Beijing was a fluke in Mikaela Shiffrin's career, the likes of which didn’t happen again. Until today.

“I tried. I dreamt. I jumped.”

It is better to say nothing and be thought a fool than post and remove all doubt.

Bad news for all the armchair skiing “experts” “A lot of people have a lot of opinions about what happened yesterday and most of them are incorrect”

Story on Mikaela and Breezy teaming up for team combined.

Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin will be paired in team combined. As expected. The longtime friends won gold in the event when it made its debut at last year’s world championships.

My Dude, you are digging yourself in further and further. Just stop.

Gold medals don’t hold up like they used to!

And which alternates are those? The ones the U.S. Ski Team doesn’t have?

Always read @nrarmour.bsky.social. Nobody better. This piece on Vonn is excellent:

At least Lindsey Vonn had the guts to chase her dream. How many of us can honestly say the same?

Breezy Johnson, Olympic champion.

Goddamn Breezy Johnson! Thows down huge run and is into first. All gas on that one.

“Looser than a first-grader’s front tooth” Fun look at Mikaela Shiffrin’s mindset coming into Milano Cortina by @petitus25.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

A good goal in life is to not write something so dumb and mansplain-y that the brilliant @nrarmour.bsky.social has to take time out of her very busy schedule to show the world what a dipstick you are. This is the column equivalent of getting taken to the woodshed. Pure, spot-on 🔥.

Our opinion page published a guest piece on Lindsey Vonn that was misogynistic trash. I had thoughts.

In addition to fans sharing their favorite #winterolympics moments we’ve included great coverage from @rodger.bsky.social @sarahspain.com @mitchgoldich.bsky.social @thekenchilds.com @cbrennansports.bsky.social @michellebruton.bsky.social @nrarmour.bsky.social and more ⬇️ 📌 bsky.app/profile/did:...

Good review of NBC’s broadcast of opening ceremony by @boombaca.bsky.social Hey! It was better than Paris!

Mongolia and Haiti correctly identified that the Winter Olympics are primarily a chance to design baller cold weather uniforms

Lindsey Vonn knew almost as soon as she crashed that she was going to race at the Olympics. Now that she’s completed her training run showing no signs of her torn ACL, about time everyone else joins in the belief.

Took down a post that included that racist, piece-of-shit video. It’s disgusting our president thinks that’s OK - and that his sycophants will go right along with him. The Obamas deserve so much better.

I hope all 23 Democratic Attorneys General open up simultaneous investigations into Elon's extraordinary lawlessness and depravity.

Know this is a bit moot now that trade deadline has passed, but @jimowczarski.bsky.social’s interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo about what he wants was tremendous. Next time the rumors swirl (and they will) maybe put more stock in what Jim writes than others.

In new episode of adidas’ docuseries, Mikaela Shiffrin’s mother (also her coach) said she wasn’t sure if Shiffrin would ski again after her father’s unexpected death. Also, the look at Mikaela and Eileen Shiffrin’s relationship is lovely.

As the U.S. women begin play, Taylor Heise has become one of their most indispensible players. Had she not been cut four years ago, that probably wouldn't be the case.

As Hilary Knight begins her last Olympic hockey tournament, her U.S. teammates describe what she means to them. And why.

Lindsey Vonn has a hunk of titanium in her knee. And that isn’t even the strongest part of her.

ICYMI

Rovell being a dick. What else is new.

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