Jenna Gonzales+FollowAthens food spots serving up winter funAthens restaurants are making winter a lot more exciting this week! Union Fare is rolling out a Winter Olympics-inspired menu—think giant pretzels, fancy hot dogs, and marshmallow espresso martinis—perfect for watching the games with friends. Metro Diner is offering hearty meal deals after 3 p.m., and BobaMania’s two-for-$10 “TEA-day” is back every Tuesday. Ladies’ Night at Chuck’s Fish means half-price drinks and sushi, while Farm Burger’s student night lets you build your own burger for just $5. Which spot are you hitting up first, and what’s your go-to winter comfort food? #Sports #AthensEats #WinterOlympics00Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowShiffrin & Vonn Face Cortina Cableway DramaJust days before the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, ski legends like Mikaela Shiffrin and the GOAT Lindsey Vonn are caught in a real cliffhanger—will the Apollonio to Socrepes cableway be ready? This gondola is the main artery to the women’s Alpine venue, but construction delays and legal snags have fans and athletes sweating. If this isn’t sorted, it could seriously impact the showdown on Olympia delle Tofane. Anyone else feeling déjà vu from past Olympic venue drama? #Sports #WinterOlympics #Shiffrin10Share
Molly Tucker+FollowSweden’s Olympic Hopes: Wild & Bruins Step UpWith Team Sweden hit by injuries just before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, the squad called up Marcus Johansson (the Wild’s steady vet) and Hampus Lindholm (Bruins’ blue-line anchor) to fill the gaps. Johansson’s Olympic silver pedigree and Lindholm’s first-time excitement could be the X-factors Sweden needs to challenge the North American powerhouses, especially after Canada’s buzzer-beater win over Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Can Tre Kronor shake up the favorites? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #IceHockey #WinterOlympics00Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowKatie Uhlaender’s Olympic Dream Dashed by ControversyHeartbreak for Team USA’s Iron Lady of skeleton, Katie Uhlaender, as her bid for a record sixth Winter Olympics was cut short by a controversial Canadian withdrawal at Lake Placid. With Canada pulling out last minute, Katie’s points dropped, leaving her just 18 shy of qualifying. The USOPC fought for a wild card, but the IOC said no. Now, Katie’s taking her fight to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Was this gamesmanship or just bad luck? #Sports #WinterOlympics #Skeleton00Share
Aaron Gentry+FollowVogt Snubbed After Kitzbühel HeroicsTough break for Luis Vogt! After his shock top-8 finish at Kitzbühel, many fans thought he'd get a late call-up to Team Germany for the Winter Games. But the IOC shut down the DSV's request for an exception—even with Schmid's injury doubts. Strasser leads the squad, but it feels like Vogt deserved a shot after that run. Fair or foul from the IOC? #Sports #AlpineSkiing #WinterOlympics00Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowOlympic Skiing Faces Safety ReckoningAfter the tragic losses of rising stars Matteo Franzoso and Matilde Lorenzi, the Alpine skiing world is rethinking its approach to safety, especially with the legendary Stelvio course set for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. FIS boss Urs Lehmann is pushing for mandatory airbags in all training, not just races, despite pushback from vets like Dominator Paris. The debate: can tech and new rules tame the wildest rivalry—athletes vs. the mountain? #Sports #AlpineSkiing #WinterOlympics00Share
ashley89+FollowItaly’s Olympic Ski Resorts Bucket ListDid you know the 2026 Winter Olympics are turning Italy’s Dolomites into the ultimate ski playground? Picture this: world-class athletes racing down legendary slopes, then you hitting the same runs (or après-ski bars) right after. From the glam of Cortina d’Ampezzo to the party vibes in Livigno and the foodie heaven of Alta Badia, these resorts are more than just Olympic venues—they’re your next epic adventure. Who’s down for a ski trip where you can chase both powder and Olympic history? #Travel #Italy2026 #WinterOlympics00Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowChamonix 1924: Rivalries & Legends BornOn this day in 1924, the Winter Olympics kicked off in Chamonix, France, setting the stage for epic rivalries and unforgettable moments. Norway’s Thorleif Haug was the original king of the slopes, grabbing three golds, but it was American speedster Charles Jewtraw who shocked the world by edging out Finland’s Clas Thunberg in the 500m. The Canadian ice hockey squad dominated, while figure skater Gillis Grafström spun his way into history. Chamonix’s legacy? A true launchpad for winter sports greatness! #Sports #WinterOlympics #Chamonix192410Share
Judith Nelson+FollowNorway’s Suit Scandal Shakes Olympic Ski JumpWow, the Flying Vikings are in hot water! After Norway’s team got caught with those infamous suit alterations, the FIS is rolling out strict new rules for ski jumping at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Now, it’s all about 3-D suit checks and microchips to keep things fair. Do you think these changes will finally put an end to suit-gate, or will teams find another loophole? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #SkiJumping #WinterOlympics20Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowSkeleton Showdown: Uhlaender vs. CanadaLongtime Team USA skeleton star Katie Uhlaender is making headlines again, this time off the ice. She’s appealing to the IOC for a wild-card spot at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after a controversial North American Cup race, where four Canadian sliders withdrew, impacting her qualification chances. Uhlaender claims the event was manipulated and is fighting to become the first American woman to compete in six Winter Games. Do you think the IBSF made the right call, or should the IOC step in for fairness? #Sports #WinterOlympics #Skeleton00Share
