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Aaron Gentry

Team USA's $200K Olympic Gamechanger

Huge news for Team USA fans: every U.S. Olympian and Paralympian is set to receive $200,000, win or lose, thanks to billionaire Ross Stevens’ record $100 million donation. This move could be a real gamechanger, giving our athletes financial security and possibly encouraging more to go for multiple Games. With other countries offering perks like apartments or pensions, it’s about time the Red, White, and Blue got some love off the podium too. Thoughts on how this might boost Team USA’s medal count? #Sports #TeamUSA #Olympics

Bruce Johnson

Olympic Skeleton: Canada vs. Team USA Drama

Wow, talk about controversy! Team Canada just got called out by the IBSF for pulling their athletes from the North American Cup in Lake Placid, which basically blocked five-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender from qualifying for Milan Cortina. The move slashed the available points, making it impossible for Uhlaender to earn her spot. Now, the bobsleigh and skeleton world is buzzing—was this just gamesmanship, or did Canada cross a line? Uhlaender’s not backing down, and with 14 countries backing her, this rivalry is heating up beyond the ice! #Sports #Olympics #Skeleton

Dawn Fritz

Ryan Wedding’s $10K Fit: From Olympics to FBI List

Talk about a wild ride—Ryan Wedding, once an Olympic snowboarder, just turned himself in after months on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. But here’s the kicker: the so-called “modern-day Pablo Escobar” showed up in over $10K worth of designer threads, down to $250 Stefano Ricci underwear. He claims he waited for fair process guarantees before surrendering. Anyone else think this is the flashiest fugitive moment ever? #Sports #RyanWedding #Olympics

jharvey

Eilish McColgan Shuts Down Trolls, Breaks Record

Eilish McColgan, the Scottish long-distance queen, just proved she’s unstoppable on and off the track. After shutting down online trolls with a message of body positivity for young women, she went out and smashed the European 10km record, clocking 30:07! Even after trolls targeted her and fiancé Michael Rimmer, Eilish showed true grit—reminding us all why she’s a role model. Anyone else inspired by her comeback? #Sports #EilishMcColgan #Olympics

Jenna Gonzales

Tonya vs Nancy: The Ice Rivalry That Shocked

Who else remembers the wild drama between Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding at the '94 Olympics? The attack on Kerrigan, masterminded by Harding’s ex, is still the most infamous rivalry in figure skating. Kerrigan’s comeback for silver was legendary, but Harding’s lifetime ban changed the sport forever. This saga wasn’t just about medals—it was about survival, scandal, and the dark side of chasing Olympic dreams. What’s your take on how it all went down? #Sports #FigureSkating #Olympics

davidsonbrandon

Olympic Skating Legends: Then vs. Now

Hard to believe how much our favorite Olympic ice stars have changed! From Peggy Fleming’s timeless grace to Michelle Kwan’s leap into politics, these legends have truly evolved off the rink. Tara Lipinski, once the youngest gold medalist, now shines on TV, while Kristi Yamaguchi inspires the next gen. Which transformation surprised you most? Let’s celebrate their journeys and the artistry that keeps figure skating in the spotlight! #Sports #FigureSkating #Olympics

Jenna Gonzales

Sarah Wells’ Brave Story: More Than a Hurdle

Olympian Sarah “Hurdle Queen” Wells just shared a deeply personal chapter—her recent pregnancy loss. She’s not looking for sympathy, but wants to break the silence around miscarriage, something many face but few discuss. Her openness reminds us that even elite athletes carry invisible struggles. Let’s support Sarah and anyone quietly fighting their own battles. Respect to Wells for her honesty and resilience—true champion spirit on and off the track. #Sports #SarahWells #Olympics

andersonkaren

Boise’s Sammy Smith defies odds, makes Olympic ski team

Sammy Smith just pulled off something wild—she made the U.S. Olympic cross country ski team after only a month of training on skis! The Boise native skipped the usual World Cup circuit to play soccer for Stanford, then jumped back into skiing and won two national titles. At just 20, she’s the youngest on the team and still plans to keep competing in both sports. It’s rare to see someone juggle two elite careers like this. What do you think—should she focus on one, or keep breaking the mold? #Sports #Boise #Olympics

Eddie Deleon

Katie Uhlaender’s Olympic Dream in Jeopardy

Longtime Team USA skeleton star Katie Uhlaender is battling for her sixth Olympic spot after a controversial North American Cup race may have cost her a ticket to Milan Cortina. With four Canadian sliders pulling out, Uhlaender lost crucial points, sparking debate over the integrity of the qualification process. She’s now appealing to the IOC for a wild-card entry, backed by the USOPC and several international voices. Do you think the IBSF made the right call, or should Katie get her shot at history? #Sports #Skeleton #Olympics