Illinois National Guard Hosts Successful Community Blood Drive
Soldiers participate in blood drive during annual health assessment, with additional support services offered.
Pat McAfee Surprises Team USA Hockey with $150K Bar Tab at Gold Medal Celebration
Eileen Gu Pivots to Modeling After Olympics Success
Entertainment
Alysa Liu Shares Story Behind Her Signature 'Smiley' Lip Piercing
The 20-year-old Team USA figure skater won gold in the women's singles and team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Olympic Skaters Wow with Mortal Kombat-Themed Routine
Georgian figure skaters blend athletic prowess with iconic video game franchise
U.S. Figure Skater Amber Glenn Reacts To Madonna's Message Ahead Of Short Program
Glenn, whose dress is inspired by the singer and who worked with one of her dancers ahead of the Games, is set to perform her 1989 hit on Tuesday.
Sports
Bodø/Glimt Stun Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen Cruise in Champions League
Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt edges closer to Champions League last 16 with upset win, while Bayer Leverkusen takes control of their tie.

Star Player Mysteriously Absent From USA-Sweden Olympic Elimination Game
Sweden’s Victor Hedman was not seen during the first period of Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup.
Inter Milan President Marotta Discusses Club Brugge Starlet Stankovic's Buyback Clause
Marotta also comments on Serie A's decline in recent years and the challenges facing Italian clubs in Europe.
Politics
The NYT's Take on Olympics Nationalism vs. Patriotism Misses the Mark
The article argues patriotism is good, nationalism is bad, but overlooks the need for international working class solidarity

Ghali, Bad Bunny & Culture Wars: Language, Politics & the Super Bowl/Olympics Stage
The intersection of major sporting events and socio-political tensions is becoming increasingly pronounced.
Milan Protesters Denounce ICE Presence at Winter Olympics
Concerns over 'creeping fascism' and exporting controversial U.S. policing practices abroad