JAt the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Norway’s cross-country skiing star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo continued his extraordinary run by winning the men’s team sprint gold alongside teammate Einar Hedegart, marking his fifth gold of these Games and 10th career Olympic gold, extending his own Winter Games record for the most gold medals by any athlete in the sport’s history. Klæbo has won every race he entered at these Olympics, including a relay record and is poised to cap off an unprecedented sweep with further events still to come, underlining his dominance and tactical brilliance in cross-country skiing.
he piece highlights a surge in pride around Jewish and Israeli athletic achievements — exemplified by historic moments like the first Israeli NBA All-Star appearance — and argues that celebration of that success persists despite controversy sparked by director Spike Lee’s choice to wear a pro-Palestinian outfit at the NBA All-Star Game, which some interpreted as a slight against Jewish pride in sports; the article frames Lee’s gesture as ultimately unable to dampen broader enthusiasm for Jewish representation and excellence in athletics, illustrating how Jewish sports accomplishments continue to be a source of community pride and visibility even amid polarized cultural moments.

Jon Jones indicated that his legendary UFC career may be winding down, saying “I think I could be done” when discussing his future in a recent interview, though he hasn’t officially ruled out fighting again. After notifying the UFC of his retirement last year—which led to Tom Aspinall being promoted to undisputed heavyweight champion—Jones briefly re-entered the drug-testing pool in hopes of a return on the UFC’s planned White House card, possibly against Alex Pereira, but that matchup hasn’t materialized and UFC boss Dana White has dismissed it. Jones said he’s happy and focused on personal growth and mentoring younger fighters, and while he believes he’s still healthy and capable of competing at a high level, he’s increasingly inclined to walk away from fighting rather than risk diminishing his legacy.
American Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn announced she will step back from social media after receiving a “scary amount of hate and threats” following comments she made criticizing the Trump administration’s treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and expressing her feelings as an athlete competing for the U.S. at the Winter Olympics; Glenn said she expected some backlash but was disappointed by how extreme it became, and while she’ll limit her online time for her own well-being, she emphasized that she won’t stop using her voice to speak about issues that matter to her.

The Buffalo Bills interviewed former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers on January 23, 2026, as part of their search for a new head coach following Sean McDermott’s firing, drawing attention because Rivers has no prior NFL or college coaching experience beyond leading a high school team in Alabama and had just returned from a brief unretirement to play three games for the Indianapolis Colts; his strong relationship with Bills QB Josh Allen and offensive acumen made him an intriguing candidate, but days after the interview Rivers chose to withdraw from consideration and remain focused on his current coaching and family commitments, leaving Buffalo to pursue other coaching candidates.
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah has filed an emergency motion in Durham County Superior Court asking a judge to reconsider a temporary restraining order (TRO) that currently bars him from enrolling at another school after entering the NCAA transfer portal, arguing that the TRO — granted at Duke’s request and set to last until a February hearing — could effectively block him from meeting enrollment deadlines at interested programs; his motion also sought to accelerate the next hearing date, saying neither he nor his counsel were aware of enrollment cutoffs at the original hearing and that waiting until Feb. 2 would cause “manifest injustice,” as the legal dispute stems from Duke’s lawsuit contending Mensah breached a multiyear Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) contract by seeking to transfer.

The “Rivier Roundup: Women’s hockey wins, men bow to SNHU” article reports that Rivier University’s women’s ice hockey team earned a solid 3–1 victory over Nichols College, improving their season record and showcasing balanced scoring contributions, while the men’s ice hockey team fell 6–4 to Southern New Hampshire University, with SNHU’s Brendan Lynch scoring a hat trick to lead the Penmen past Rivier in a non-conference matchup.

The article “HS Hoop Roundup: Titan boys, Cardinal girls get first wins” highlights local high school basketball action from Jan. 7, 2026, noting that the Nashua North Titan boys secured their first regular-season victory with a win at Concord, led by contributions from players like Tyon Hoang, and the Bishop Guertin Cardinal girls also earned their first win of the season in their respective matchup, marking key early milestones for both teams as the winter basketball season gets underway.

The “90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in the News – December 23” roundup highlighted the buildup to the 2025 College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, set for Dec. 31 as part of the expanded CFP bracket, featuring No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami along with previews, stories and media coverage about the teams and event. In the days that followed, coverage focused on Miami’s defensive improvements and game-week notes leading into kickoff; after the game, Miami upset defending national champion Ohio State 24-14, advancing to the CFP semifinals, with individual honors such as Mark Fletcher Jr. being named the Classic’s offensive MVP and Keionte Scott earning defensive recognition among other postgame highlights.

In a Week 16 NFL highlight, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes to lead San Francisco to a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts, spoiling Philip Rivers’ homecoming in his brief 2025 playing return and helping keep the 49ers in the NFC top-seed hunt while also clinching several other playoff spots around the league. Meanwhile, Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf was suspended for two games without pay after a physical altercation with a fan during Pittsburgh’s game against the Lions, a punishment he plans to appeal.

Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker earned a spot on FOX Sports announcer Gus Johnson’s coveted “Got It!” team after a standout performance in the Big Ten Championship Game, where he hauled in six receptions for 126 yards and made pivotal plays to help Indiana defeat Ohio State 13–10 — including a key 51-yard catch and a game-clinching 33-yard reception on third down that helped seal the Hoosiers’ first Big Ten title in 58 years. Johnson praised Becker’s size, route running and “gifted” hands, highlighting him among the season’s top performers selected for the elite list.

Matthews Arena — a historic 115-year-old Boston venue at Northeastern University where Babe Ruth once played hockey and which served as the original home of the Boston Bruins and Celtics — is closing after more than a century of use, with its final events being recent collegiate hockey games before a scheduled demolition to make way for a new multipurpose athletics and recreation complex on the same site; the building hosted not only major sports but also concerts and political events over its long life, and its closure marks the end of an era in Boston sports history.

Caitlin Clark reportedly played a key role in Stephen Curry’s surprising split from Under Armour — though she wasn’t the only factor. Sources say that Curry and his team were frustrated by Under Armour’s perceived “under-investment” in his signature line, and things came to a head when the company failed to sign Clark to join his brand. Under Armour’s offer to Clark reportedly lagged behind Nike’s bid (four years, $16 million vs. Nike’s eight-year, $28 million deal), and Clark ended up signing with Nike instead — a “sore point” for Curry that reportedly contributed to his decision to part ways.However, multiple reports emphasize that while the failed pursuit of Clark added fuel to Curry’s frustration, it was not necessarily the sole or decisive reason for the split; broader issues like weak sales, declining investment in the brand, and a shift in company priorities played major roles too.

St. Louis Cardinals have traded veteran right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-hander Richard Fitts, left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Clarke, and cash (or a player to be named later). Gray — a three-time All-Star who struck out 201 batters in 2025 while going 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA — waived his no-trade clause to make the deal possible. The trade signals a rebuilding push by the Cardinals, while Boston adds a proven veteran arm to bolster its rotation behind ace Garrett Crochet ahead of the 2026 season.