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Let the Games Begin: The next step for U.S. figure skating

Let the Games Begin: The next step for U.S. figure skating

By Jenny Chen, Photo Co-Editor January 30, 2026
A new era of winter sports begins next week. Feb. 6 marks the start of the 25th Olympic Winter Games, hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. For the U.S. figure skating team, it’s a chance to showcase the program’s resurgence since the last Olympics.
Payoff Pitch: The Hall of Fame has lost the plot

Payoff Pitch: The Hall of Fame has lost the plot

By Ethan Pott, Sports Co-Editor January 28, 2026
Two former baseball greats joined the ranks of the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 20, as the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s 2026 balloting results were revealed on MLB Network.
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Stick Check: General managers in the hot seat

By Grace Sferrazza January 28, 2026
We’re 50 games and a goalie fight into the season, and NHL insiders and reporters are starting to buzz about trades and the postseason. Trade rumors and front office discussions have thrust general managers into the spotlight. 
Chasing Points: Looking ahead to Matchweek 23 in the English Premier League

Chasing Points: Looking ahead to Matchweek 23 in the English Premier League

By Adi Jalan, DFP Columnist January 22, 2026
We’ve passed 22 matchweeks of the Premier League, and Tottenham Hotspur are just as hopeless as they were last season. Maybe they should try “spurring” themselves on to a victory. Thankfully for all their undoubtedly miserable fans out there, they play Burnley — who are well on their way to relegation — this week.
Payoff Pitch: Are the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to contend?

Payoff Pitch: Are the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to contend?

By Ethan Pott, Sports Co-Editor January 20, 2026
We’re deep into the MLB offseason. If you haven’t been paying attention, the stove is already hot: The Los Angeles Dodgers landed star outfielder Kyle Tucker on a blockbuster deal, the New York Mets won the bidding war for infielder Bo Bichette and the Chicago Cubs found their long-term hot corner man in Alex Bregman.
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