Bruce Johnson+FollowSkeleton Showdown: Uhlaender vs Team CanadaLongtime skeleton star Katie Uhlaender just got iced out of the Milan Cortina Olympics after Team Canada pulled their athletes from the North America Cup, tanking the points she needed to qualify. The IOC is backing the IBSF’s call, but with so many nations rallying behind Uhlaender, this controversy is heating up. Is this a fair play or a loophole in the rulebook? #Sports #Olympics2026 #Skeleton00Share
davidsonbrandon+FollowOlympics 2026: No WaPo Crew in Milan?Big news for Olympic fans—The Washington Post just pulled the plug on sending reporters to the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina. With the centennial games set to showcase legends on ice and snow, this move comes amid rumored layoffs at the Bezos-owned paper. Will coverage from afar capture the real Olympic drama, or are we missing out on the inside scoop? #Sports #Olympics2026 #WinterGames00Share
andersonkaren+FollowTorch Relay Drama: Italian Legends SnubbedWow, the Olympic torch relay is heating up for all the wrong reasons! After Massimo Boldi got dropped for a controversial comment, Italian sports icons like Silvio Fauner and Kristian Ghedina are fuming about being left out. These legends feel sidelined while celebs get the spotlight. The Committee says it’s all about fairness, but fans are split—shouldn’t the real champions carry the flame? What do you think, is this a snub or just the new Olympic way? #Sports #Olympics2026 #TorchRelay00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowIce Dance Drama: Team Canada’s Last-Minute ShakeupTalk about Olympic pressure! Lauriault & Le Gac, Canada’s ice dance duo (formerly of Team France), just had their 90s Prince-themed rhythm dance axed due to music rights drama—only weeks before Milano-Cortina. Now, they’ve got three weeks to create and perfect a brand-new routine. It’s wild to see a team switch programs this close to the Games. Can they pull off a comeback and challenge Team USA’s stacked roster? Let’s hear your predictions! #Sports #IceDance #Olympics202600Share
Aaron Gentry+FollowMalinin, Glenn & Chock/Bates Lead US HopesThe 2026 US Figure Skating Olympic roster is out, and the big headline is the return of the “Quad God” Ilia Malinin, who’s been untouchable since 2023. Fans are buzzing about the women’s team—Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito—hoping to end a 20-year medal drought. But the biggest debate? The controversial pairs selection, with top team Efimova/Mitrofanov left out due to citizenship rules. Chock/Bates are gold favorites in ice dance. Who’s your pick for a breakout moment in Milan? #Sports #USFigureSkating #Olympics202600Share
jharvey+FollowMaxim Naumov’s Olympic dream honors his parentsMaxim Naumov, who trains right here in Norwood, just made his first-ever U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team—and his journey is nothing short of inspiring. After losing both parents in a tragic plane crash, Naumov says he’s skating for their memory, carrying their Olympic dreams with him. His story brings a whole new level of heart to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. Alongside other top skaters like Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin, Naumov’s nomination is a reminder of the resilience and passion behind every athlete. How do you think personal stories like his shape the spirit of the Olympics? #Sports #MaximNaumov #Olympics202610Share
jharvey+FollowBoston skaters’ Olympic dreams take flightThree Boston figure skaters just punched their tickets to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and the stories behind their journeys are truly moving. Maxim Naumov, Spencer Howe, and Emily Chan—all training at the Skating Club of Boston—were named to Team USA after a standout weekend. Naumov’s Olympic dream comes with deep emotion, as he honored his late parents, lost in last year’s tragic plane crash. Howe and Chan overcame a tough start to deliver a clutch performance, proving resilience pays off. Boston’s skating community is buzzing—how do you think these local athletes will inspire the next generation? #Sports #Boston #Olympics202600Share
Jacob Morris+FollowEfimova’s Olympic Hopes Hang by a ThreadTalk about skating on thin ice! Alisa Efimova and her partner Misha Mitrofanov just delivered a season-best at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but Efimova’s Olympic dreams could be dashed by a citizenship delay. With rivals like Shin/Nagy and Kam/O’Shea trailing, Team Efimova-Mitrofanov looks like the U.S.’s best shot for Milan—if the paperwork miracle happens. Anyone else biting their nails over this last-minute drama? #Sports #USFigureSkating #Olympics202600Share
Bryce Clark+FollowOlympic Hockey Arena Drama: Will It Be Ready?Looks like the Milan Cortina Olympic hockey arena is racing the clock! IIHF boss Luc Tardif says the ice and locker rooms will be set for puck drop, but the full arena might not be finished. With the NHL’s best making their Olympic return, the league’s sending its own ice experts to make sure everything’s up to snuff. The rink’s a bit smaller than NHL standards, too—could that shake things up? #Sports #IceHockey #Olympics202600Share
Judith Nelson+FollowUS Figure Skating Champs: Efimova’s Olympic DilemmaTalk about drama at the US Figure Skating Championships! Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, the reigning national champs, just threw down a season-best performance in St. Louis, but their Olympic dreams for Milano-Cortina are hanging by a thread. Efimova’s citizenship status could keep this dynamic duo off Team USA, leaving our gold medal defense in serious jeopardy—especially with Japan’s powerhouse pair waiting in the wings. Anyone else frustrated by this rule? #Sports #USFigureSkating #Olympics202610Share
