Becky Sullivan
Stories
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An Olympic miss by Mikaela Shiffrin has fed her doubters. But her story isn't done
Mikaela Shiffrin is the winningest Alpine ski racer ever, but she's been unable to medal in the last two Olympics. She has some barriers to overcome if she's going to succeed in Cortina.
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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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Lindsey Vonn says she suffered 'complex tibia fracture' in her Olympic downhill crash
The 41-year-old star said her torn ACL was not a factor in her crash. "While yesterday did not end the way I had hoped, and despite the intense physical pain it caused, I have no regrets," she wrote.
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This really is U.S. biathlon's year
Biathlon is the only winter Olympic sport in which the U.S. has never medaled. But this year, the U.S. has the two standout biathletes and a coach who grew up on the doorstep of the Olympic venue.
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Breezy Johnson wins gold, while Lindsey Vonn crash ends comeback quest
On the first Sunday of the Olympic Winter Games, downhill skier Breezy Johnson captured the first gold for Team USA. And alpine racer Lindsay Vonn crashed and was transported to the hospital with a broken leg.
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Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race; Breezy Johnson brings home gold
Lindsey Vonn was in an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina. Breezy Johnson's downhill gold is America's first medal of 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Despite a 'ruptured' knee ligament, Lindsey Vonn says she will compete in the Olympics
The 41-year-old's remarkable comeback from retirement was thrown into jeopardy after she hurt her knee during a crash in competition last week. But that won't keep her from racing in the Olympics.
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Skier Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic comeback dream is in jeopardy after a crash
Vonn was seen clutching her left knee after crashing in a race in Switzerland on Friday, the last before the Winter Olympics. Her comeback after retiring in 2019 was one of Team USA's biggest stories.
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The NFL playoffs begin — with no heavyweight favorite expected to win
The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend. For the first time in a long time, there is no heavyweight favorite expected to win it all. The wide open field is sure to provide plenty of excitement.
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What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round
An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes.
