Brian Mann
Stories
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Ukrainian sled racer is disqualified from Olympics over controversial helmet
Ukrainians are dismayed after skeleton sled racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from the Olympics for his helmet decorated in honor of war victims.
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Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition.
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A historic day for U.S. cross-country skiing, but Shiffin's Olympic struggles continue
American women continue to dominate alpine ski racing events in the Winter Olympics, and American men win their first medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years.
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As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights.
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Behind the glitz in Milan, the Epstein scandal casts its shadow over the Olympic movement
The Epstein scandal has spread to the Olympic movement. The top organizer of the Los Angeles Summer Games faces calls to step down because of his past contacts with Epstein collaborator Ghislaine Maxwell.
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U.S. enters Winter Olympics as its image on the world stage is changing
The Olympics are a symbol of international cooperation and peace. The U.S. was once seen as a bastion of that order, but historians say it enters this year's Winter Games with a very different image.
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In her last Olympic season, US cross-country ski phenom Jessie Diggins looks stronger than ever
Olympic gold medalist and winningest US cross country skier ever Jessie Diggins is hanging up her ski boots at the end of this season. Her openness about struggling with eating disorders has won her fans off of snow, too.
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Italian officials voice outrage at the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the 2026 Olympics
U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina.
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U.S. sled racer Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied sixth Olympic bid
Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender says a point-manipulation scheme blocked her bid to compete in Milan Cortina. U.S. sports officials are backing her bid for a special berth at the Winter Games.
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A road trip through Trump country to hear what MAGA voters say about his second term
What does President Trump's base think of his second-term agenda? How will they vote in November? We road-tripped through conservative counties in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania to find out.
