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February 03, 2026

 

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What you need to know

United States' Lindsey Vonn smiles during a press conference by the U.S. ski team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

Vonn 'confident' she will race at Olympics despite 'completely ruptured' ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics beginning this week despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago. Read More.

NFL says it will look into Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's association with Jeffrey Epstein

The NFL will look into New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his association with Jeffrey Epstein after his name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Epstein. Read More.

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. Read More.

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Beyond the score

Bad Bunny arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Football, politics and protest: This year's Super Bowl comes at a tinderbox moment in the US

Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from the tumultuous politics gripping the U.S. Read More.

As the trade deadline nears, a history-based look at how this NBA season may end

The trade deadline is Thursday. The new U.S. vs. The World edition of the All-Star Game is Feb. 15. There will be some buyout moves in the coming weeks. And, to everyone's dismay, there will be some tanking down the stretch of the season in pursuit of better odds at the draft lottery. Read More.

IOC leader Coventry warns of 'uncomfortable' change coming to Olympics programs

Change is coming to the Olympic program of sports and events and it is going to be uncomfortable for some, IOC president Kirsty Coventry cautioned on Tuesday. Read More.

 

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) celebrates with guard Ashlynn Shade (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Hartford, Conn.

No. 1 UConn continues dominance with only Big East games left on regular-season schedule

UConn has rarely been tested this season, winning all but one of its games by double digits. Read More.

Unheralded players who could make a big impact in the Super Bowl

If history is any indication, some lesser-known players could have a big impact on the Super Bowl on Sunday between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Read More.

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