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Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych, with his helmet, which features pictures of people killed in the war with Russia.

Olympics

Ukrainian Skeleton Slider Banned From Competition Over Helmet Honoring Athletes Killed By Russia

Ilia Malinin (United States of America) competes during the Figure Skating Men Single Skating Short Programme Final Figure Skating competition.

Ilia Malinin Brings Figure Skating To The Crossroads

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 02: Aslan, a Pomeranian, 2nd place winner of Toy Group, competes during the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) &amp; Westminster Legends Presentation at Madison Square Garden on February 02, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club)

Animals

My Life Among The 33 Pomeranians (And A Few Thousand Other Dogs)

A Boston Terrier is examined in the judging area during day one of the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on February 2, 2026.

Interviews

A Westminster Dog Show Judge Tells Us What They’re Looking For

Amanda Anisimova in action against Xinyu Wang.

Tennis

Amanda Anisimova Defeats Wang Xinyu, Narrowly Escapes Amanda Anisimova

A screenshot from 'Hades II': Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld, wonders whether she will have chances to correct her earlier mistakes.

Video Games

‘Hades II’ Is At War With Itself

Amber Glenn competes in the 2026 United States Figure Skating Championships.

Figure Skating

Amber Glenn Will Take Her Triple Axel To The Olympics

Munetaka Murakami #5 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates signing his first Major League Baseball contract by holding up a sock.

This Year’s Japanese Baseball Free Agents Might Just Be Guys

Daniel Craig as the detective Benoit Blanc in a still from 'Wake Up Dead Man'

Defector At The Movies

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Defines Justice Differently

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko before free practice at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Racing

Farewell To Helmut Marko, Ignorant Loudmouth

World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Lando Norris Achieves The Ultimate

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs in the Men - Free Skating on day 3 of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.

The Quad God Performs Another Miracle

Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.

Either Red Bull Has Finally Made A Good Second-Seat Choice, Or Poor Isack Hadjar Is Doomed

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri interviewed after the Qatar Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 Title Will Be Decided In The Final Race, Thanks To McLaren’s Buffoonery

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) sprinting to first base on a walk.

Brandon Nimmo Will Now Do His Sprinting To First Base In Texas

Tarik Skubal warming up during the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners; in the background, out-of-focus camera flashes resemble a field of twinkling stars.

Now Is The Time To Fantasize About Your Loser Club Trading For Tarik Skubal

osh Naylor #12 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after grounding out to end the first inning.

The Mariners Are Acting Like A Team That Wants To Win A World Series

Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates the team's 8-6 win over the Athletics.

What’s One Rigged Pitch?

A genreal view of the ball as Filip Misolic of Austria serves against Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentina (not picture) in their first round match during day four of the Erste Bank Open 2025 at Wiener Stadthalle on October 21, 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

Tennis Deserves Better Than These Worthless Metrics

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a two run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

They Can’t All Be The Most Memorable World Series Game Ever

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Teoscar Hernandez #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on after popping out to end the twelfth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Every Dodgers Almost-Homer In Extra Innings, Ranked

Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

The Championship Lead Seizes Lando Norris

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates victory with his team.

Is Max Verstappen Actually Going To Win This Championship?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners.