Sunday’s gold medal match in men’s hockey is set: Team USA vs. Team Canada. CBS News’ Kelly O’Grady has the latest from the Winter Olympics in Milan.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-defeats-slovakia-mens-hockey-face-off-canada-olympic-gold/
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Lindsey Vonn says she has “no regrets” after crash at Winter Olympics
American skier Lindsey Vonn addressed her devastating crash at the Winter Olympics for the first time on Monday. She stated that she had “no regrets” about the incident.
Vonn also shared details about her injuries, revealing that she “sustained a complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly.”
CBS News’ Kelly O’Grady has more on the story.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/lindsey-vonn-no-regrets-crash-winter-olympics/
Breezy Johnson wins gold, while Lindsey Vonn crash ends comeback quest
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On the first Sunday of the Olympic Winter Games, downhill skier Breezy Johnson captured the first gold medal for Team USA.
Meanwhile, alpine racer Lindsay Vonn suffered a crash and was transported to the hospital with a broken leg.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/08/nx-s1-5705939/breezy-johnson-wins-gold-while-lindsey-vonn-crash-ends-comeback-quest
Rams GM Les Snead prepared for life after Matthew Stafford
SANTA CLARA — With general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay locked in on new multiyear contracts, the Rams have turned their attention to quarterback Matthew Stafford, who now faces a big decision. Does he return for an 18th NFL season or call it a career?
Stafford must consider whether to commit for another year—or even push for a new contract that raises his 2026 compensation from $42 million, which is middle of the pack for NFL quarterbacks, to the current going rate of $55 million to $60 million for a quarterback of his stature. Or does he walk off into the sunset and embrace a life that provides more time with his wife, Kelly, and their four daughters?
Whatever the 37-year-old Stafford decides will significantly shape how Snead and McVay approach the offseason. “Because there will be two different teams, with or without Matthew,” Snead said Wednesday.
With Stafford, it’s about balancing the present and the future. The Rams need to add pieces that complement a Stafford-led team while not losing sight of a soon-to-be post-Stafford era. On the other hand, if Stafford decides to step away, creating a crater-sized hole at quarterback, the roster-building approach will change dramatically.
“It won’t be a full rebuild, necessarily, but clearly a world filled with far more questions than answers,” Snead explained. Do they trade for an impact veteran quarterback or aggressively use the draft to identify and develop Stafford’s heir apparent?
“At the macro level, when Matthew’s on the horse, we go, let’s make the most of our time with Matthew,” Snead said. “And we’re well aware that there will be a time where we have to transition.”
As eager as Snead and McVay are to get an answer and adjust accordingly, they understand the importance of patience. They plan to give Stafford as much space as he needs while he sorts through his decision.
“We’re gonna give him his space,” Snead said. “Let’s call it recover and rejuvenate, and then determine, hey, do we want to get back on this horse again and go chase, earn and grab special moments together?”
Coming off a season many believe will earn him his first MVP award, Stafford is still very capable of creating those special moments.
“I think that if that’s something that he wants to do, the answer is absolutely yes,” McVay said. “I think what’s great is he’s going to take his time and talk with Kelly and the girls and see what’s best, but, man, is he still playing at an incredible level.”
It’s clear what McVay’s preference is, but he wants Stafford to take the necessary time to make the decision that is best for himself and his family—however long that might take.
“He deserves as much time as he needs,” McVay said. “We spend a lot of time together. I’m hopeful, but with respect to him, we haven’t set any sort of timetable. I don’t get the sense that he wants to let it drag on, either. We’ll see what he’s feeling. I’m keeping my fingers crossed like you guys that he wants to still play.”
No matter what Stafford decides this offseason, Snead understands it’s only a matter of time before the Rams must deal with life without their star quarterback. However long they have him in the fold, they want to maximize it.
“At the end of the day, we try to keep it simple,” Snead said. “Let’s make the most of our time with Matthew. And then when the time comes that Matthew says, ‘You know what, enough’s enough,’ then let’s be prepared to transition from there.”
https://nypost.com/2026/02/04/sports/rams-await-matthew-staffords-franchise-changing-decision/
Boiling Springs swimming sweeps Big Spring in MPC-Colonial action
Boiling Springs swimming earned a sweep victory at Big Spring in Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division action on Tuesday. The Bubblers’ girls won convincingly with a score of 113-65, while the boys posted an equally impressive victory, 114-71.
Below are the individual winners from the meet:
**Boys Results:**
– 50-yard freestyle: Blake Cubbedge (BIG), 24.08
– 100 freestyle: Weston Rudge (BOI), 50.48
– 200 freestyle: Nicolas Decker (BOI), 1:57.80
– 500 freestyle: Daniel Katora (BIG), 5:30.39
– 100 backstroke: Dalton Cubbedge (BIG), 58.08
– 100 breaststroke: Drew Graver-Barnouski (BIG), 1:04.12
– 100 butterfly: Darshan Chauhan (BOI), 1:02.15
– 200 individual medley: Cameron Ackley (BOI), 2:07.15
**Boys Relays:**
– 200 freestyle relay: Bennett Rudge, Yogith Ram, Darshan Chauhan, Nicolas Decker (BOI), 1:38.67
– 400 freestyle relay: Ethan Weigle, Thomas Casses, Nicolas Decker, Weston Rudge (BOI), 3:33.32
– 200 medley relay: Dalton Cubbedge, Drew Graver-Barnouski, Blake Cubbedge, Will Thompson (BIG), 1:44.28
**Boys Diving:**
– Preston Kuhn (BOI), 263.80 points
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**Girls Results:**
– 50 freestyle: Amaris Vioral (BIG), 26.14
– 100 freestyle: Maggie Kauffman (BIG), 1:03.46
– 200 freestyle: Sophia Bono (BIG), 2:12.33
– 500 freestyle: Abbi Christopher (BIG), 6:05.22
– 100 backstroke: Irie Graeser (BOI), 1:07.23
– 100 breaststroke: Sophia Bono (BIG), 1:09.03
– 100 butterfly: Piper Heyman (BOI), 1:05.27
– 200 individual medley: Irie Graeser (BOI), 1:26.72
**Girls Relays:**
– 200 freestyle relay: Ryle Pittman, Jillian Murphy, Kara Hostetter, Piper Heyman (BOI), 1:52.17
– 400 freestyle relay: Addelynn McCann, Kara Hostetter, Liv Garman, Irie Graeser (BOI), 4:13.56
– 200 medley relay: Piper Heyman, Liv Garman, Kara Hostetter, Irie Graeser (BOI), 2:00.62
**Girls Diving:**
– Carina Chen (BOI), 178 points
Boiling Springs showcased strong performances across the board, securing the sweep over Big Spring and continuing their success in the Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division.
https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/2026/01/boiling-springs-swimming-sweeps-big-spring-in-mpc-colonial-action.html
Lakers’ LeBron James erupts with ‘disrespectful’ take on Bill Belichick snub
Even Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James was left in absolute shock by the apparent Pro Football Hall of Fame snub of former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player voiced his feelings about the Hall of Fame news with a blunt reaction on social media.
“Man there’s no way I read that right! Right? Ain’t no WAY Bill Belichick ain’t 1st Ballot HOF!! That’s IMPOSSIBLE, EGREGIOUS, and quite frankly DISRESPECTFUL!” the 41-year-old James wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
This story is being updated.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-erupts-disrespectful-bill-belichick-snub
American Successfully Climbs Taiwan’s 508 Meter Skyscraper in Staggering Ropeless Ascent (VIDEO)
American climber Alex Honnold has completed a ropeless ascent of Taipei 101, scaling the landmark skyscraper in just over an hour and a half. The 40-year-old, famous for tackling extreme climbs without safety equipment, reached the summit of the 508-metre tower on Sunday after a 90-minute climb.
Taipei 101, once the tallest building on earth, has 101 storeys and rises more than half a kilometre above the Taiwanese capital. Crowds gathered below erupted in applause as Honnold reached the top. The climb had originally been planned for Saturday but was postponed due to rain.
“What a view, it’s incredible, what a beautiful day,” Honnold said after finishing the ascent. “It was very windy, so I was like, don’t fall off the spire. I was trying to balance nicely. But it was, what an incredible position, what a beautiful way to see Taipei.”
Completed in 2004, Taipei 101 was the first skyscraper in the world to surpass 500 metres in height. Its distinctive design features stacked sections often referred to as “bamboo boxes,” with the central portion of the building proving the most technically demanding for the climber. The structure is divided into eight segments, each containing eight floors of steep overhangs followed by balcony sections. Honnold used these ledges to pause briefly as he worked his way upward.
Honnold first gained international attention in 2017 after becoming the first person to free solo a full climbing route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. That achievement was later documented in the Academy Award-winning 2018 film *Free Solo*.
Although other climbers have previously scaled Taipei 101, Honnold is the first to do so without using a rope. French climber Alain Robert completed a roped ascent of the building in four hours on Christmas Day in 2004 during its opening celebrations.
Unlike many of his previous climbs, which are typically carried out in remote locations, Sunday’s ascent took place in front of a live audience and was streamed by Netflix with a 10-second broadcast delay.
“When I was leaving the ground, you’re like, oh it’s kind of intense, there’s so many people watching,” Honnold said. “But then honestly, they’re all wishing me well. I mean basically it just makes the whole experience feel almost more festive, all these nice people are out supporting me and having a good time.”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/american-successfully-climbs-taiwans-508-meter-skyscraper-staggering/
Having waited and learned, Collin Gillespie making most of time with Suns
**Collin Gillespie: A Journey of Patience, Perseverance, and Progress**
PHILADELPHIA — Collin Gillespie knows what it takes to wait for the right opportunity. He knew it back in high school, entering his senior year at Archbishop Wood virtually unheralded in the Catholic League, with offers mainly from Albany, Maine, and Holy Family. He knew it as a freshman at Villanova, watching from the sidelines for six weeks during December and January before returning to a team that went on to win the national championship in 2018. And he knew it as an NBA rookie, patiently rehabbing a broken leg that delayed the start of his professional career.
So, as the 26-year-old prepared to play his first NBA game in Philadelphia — more than three-and-a-half years after going undrafted in 2022 — the Huntingdon Valley native was comfortable with the path he’d taken and the places it had led him.
“I’ve learned a lot about the NBA game since being here with Denver,” Gillespie said from the Phoenix Suns locker room ahead of a 116-110 win over the 76ers. “I’ve gotten valuable experience on the court as well. So I think it’s just experience, being able to learn while being off the floor, while being on the floor, just a little bit of everything, trying to continue to get better every day.”
### Making the Most of the Moment
Gillespie has made the most of all that waiting, and he’s now making the most of the minutes he’s earned. He is averaging 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists for the suddenly resurgent Suns. The 25th straight game he started against Philadelphia shows how solidly he has fit alongside the high-scoring Devin Booker.
In Tuesday’s game, Gillespie recorded 12 points on 3-for-6 shooting, along with four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes. The night before, he scored 22 points in a win in Brooklyn as the Suns have gone 8-3 in January.
What’s impressive is how he’s translated flashes of potential — glimpsed during a 2023-24 campaign with Denver (where he traveled with the Nuggets for one game in Philly but did not play) and a 33-game stint last year — into sustained production, now averaging 28.1 minutes per night and looking every bit like an NBA regular.
### A Proven Winner at Every Level
Gillespie’s growth has never surprised those who have seen him adapt seamlessly as the level of competition has risen. During his Villanova career, he played 156 games and scored 1,858 points, averaging 15 or more points in the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons. In his senior year, he shot an impressive 41.5 percent from beyond the arc.
Despite his college success, Gillespie went undrafted, leading him to the two-way contract route. He signed with the Denver Nuggets, but shortly after Summer League, he fractured his lower left leg during a workout at Villanova, ending his rookie season before it even began. The Nuggets went on to win the NBA title that year without him on the floor.
Instead, Gillespie learned by watching — just as he did in college when sidelined early on a championship team. “I think I learned a lot about the NBA game, the pace, the details, tendencies of certain guys,” he said. “There’s a lot that you could learn about the game, about yourself, about teammates, other teams, especially when you’re just sitting watching. I did it when I was in college when I got hurt, so I kind of have that experience of being able to do that.”
### Mental Fortitude and Competitiveness
While there have been questions about his size (6-foot-1), quickness, and defense, Gillespie’s makeup has never been in doubt. Kyle Lowry, the 76ers guard and Villanova alumnus, calls him a “winner.” Suns coach Jordan Ott echoes that sentiment, praising his “ultracompetitive” nature, his history of winning at every level, and his fearlessness.
Gillespie maximized his time on the Denver bench, then made the most of limited minutes with the Nuggets. Transitioning to the Suns as a two-way player, then a rotation member, and now a key piece of a playoff-contending team, he’s steadily grown.
Last season with the Nuggets, he averaged 3.6 points in 9.4 minutes across 24 games. With the Suns, he improved to 5.9 points in 14.0 minutes over 33 games—including nine starts—while posting 20 points per game in G League action. This year, Gillespie has been with the Suns full-time, contributing significantly to a team many thought to be rebuilding.
### Versatility & Skill Set
“I always go back to his ability to shoot off the dribble, which I think is an elite skill of his and something that’s needed in today’s game with so many pick-and-rolls and so many drives,” Coach Ott said. “He’s able to defend his position for his size. You cannot target him. He became super competitive to take those challenges, and now he just got the opportunity.”
Gillespie is proving that last year’s statistics were not just opportunism on a sub-.500 team. He posted 20.8 points per 100 possessions last year, and this season, with more talent around him demanding the ball, he’s up to 23.2 points per 100 possessions. His assists per 100 possessions remain steady at 8.4.
Defensively, Gillespie ranks eighth in the league with 1.4 steals per 48 minutes played, just behind the 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, who leads the league at 2.1 steals per game.
### Embracing the Professional Mindset
Gillespie credits his rapid improvement to his time at Villanova, where the team treated basketball “like it was our job in college, and now it is our job.” Many of his former Wildcats teammates now excelling in the NBA would vouch for that mentality.
Now fully adapting to the challenges presented in the NBA, Gillespie is flourishing.
“I think I know my role,” he said. “I play with really good players. I play with Book, and he has so much gravity on the floor. Jalen (Green) has an immense amount of gravity on the floor, able to put a ton of pressure on the rim. So just being able to play off those guys, I feel like I’m pretty good in terms of being able to find my role, whether I need to go out there and score, whether I need to go out there and find guys, get rebounds, kind of run the offense, or just contribute to winning in any way possible.”
Collin Gillespie’s journey has been a testament to patience, resilience, and hard work — qualities that continue to define his rising NBA career.
https://www.mcall.com/2026/01/21/having-waited-and-learned-collin-gillespie-making-most-of-time-with-suns/
Patriots look ahead to AFC title game in Denver: ‘The environment will be a lot’
**FOXBORO — Patriots Focus Ahead After Divisional Win**
In his post-game press conference Sunday, Mike Vrabel took less than a minute to look past the Patriots’ divisional-round victory over the Texans.
“I’m excited for these guys, but also, they’re not satisfied. And I can tell that,” Vrabel said. “It wasn’t pretty.”
Several Patriots shared a similar sentiment at the podium, including defensive captain Robert Spillane, who described the season as “a work in progress.”
“We’re not finished,” Spillane emphasized.
Quarterback Drake Maye suggested that playing away from Foxboro for the first time in a month is fueling the team’s mindset of moving on quickly from Sunday’s win. The Patriots are set to kick off the AFC Championship Game next Sunday at 3 p.m. in Denver.
“I think not satisfied means we’re back on the road,” Maye said. “Back on the road in an AFC Championship game, that speaks for itself.”
The Patriots completed an undefeated road record during the regular season, giving them confidence away from home.
Veteran tight end Hunter Henry, who began his career as a divisional opponent visiting Denver with the Chargers, acknowledged the challenges of the upcoming atmosphere. Between the loud home crowd and the thin air at elevation, Henry expects a tough environment.
“It’s a challenge, man, when that place is rolling,” Henry said. “It’s going to be extremely loud. I know it’ll be an environment. They’ll be ready to go, the elevation can be an issue. But staying hydrated, moving around a lot, we’ll be all right in a way. But I know the environment will be a lot.”
https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/18/patriots-look-ahead-to-afc-title-game-in-denver-the-environment-will-be-a-lot/
Track and Field: Young’s record run leads Episcopal Academy
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## Track and Field: Sixth Coaches Association Meet Highlights
At the sixth Track and Field Coaches Association of Greater Philadelphia meet on Friday, Epicopal Academy’s Kaleb Young set the Ott Center record in the 800 meters with a time of 1:53.47. Young edged out Penn Wood’s Ricky Mason by eight-tenths of a second. Young was one of nine Delco winners at the meet, including three from Epicopal Academy (EA).
Other notable performances from EA included Abaas Hunter winning the 60-meter dash in 6.88 seconds. The Churchmen also won the 4 x 400 relay by nearly four seconds, setting a track record of 3:21.78, besting CB West’s previous mark by nearly three seconds. Curtis Conner placed second in the mile.
Upper Darby earned two victories: Daniel Chukwu claimed the 60-meter hurdles in 7.96 seconds, and the Royals secured the 4 x 200 relay with a time of 1:29.23.
Haverford School’s Charlie Beifeld won the 200 meters in 21.69 seconds, followed closely by Strath Haven’s Derrick Bardley. Isaiah Bland also added a win for Haverford by leaping 20 feet, 10.5 inches in the long jump.
Reed Pennington of Marple Newtown won the pole vault by clearing an indoor-best 14 feet, 7 inches. Penn Wood captured the 4 x 800 relay with a time of 8:04.95. Alexander Williams of Marple Newtown finished third in the 400 meters, and Josh Sharp of Upper Darby placed fourth in the mile.
In the triple jump, Cole Hoffacker of Garnet Valley secured second place with a leap of 44 feet, 2.75 inches. Ridley’s Anthony McIntyre finished fourth, while Justin Scott of Chester took sixth. Jamar Savoy of Ridley placed third in the long jump. Zyon Santana of Chester finished fourth in the shot put.
Relays from Radnor and Penncrest finished third in the 4 x 400 and 4 x 800, respectively.
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## Girls Track and Field Highlights
Upper Darby posted a state-qualifying time in the 4 x 400 relay, finishing second at the sixth Delaware Valley Girls Track Coaches Association meet of the season.
Penncrest demonstrated strong depth, with Daphne Calliagas and Santina Gandolfo finishing third and fourth, respectively, to qualify for the Meet of Champions (MOC). Emily Griffin placed fourth in the shot put, earning an MOC qualification.
Chester Charter produced fourth-place finishes and MOC results from Angel Whie in the 200 meters and Carrington Campbell in the triple jump.
Ava Hurwitz of Strath Haven finished fifth in the 800 meters, and Davis Bauman of Agnes Irwin placed fifth in the mile.
Strath Haven’s 4 x 800 relay took third place, as did Garnet Valley in the 4 x 400 and Marple Newtown in the 4 x 200 relays.
https://www.delcotimes.com/2026/01/17/track-and-field-youngs-record-run-leads-episcopal-academy/