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Articles by Frank Oconnell
Mikaela Shiffrin gana el oro en eslalon femenino y realiza una emotiva dedicatoria a su difunto padre Original
CNN — La estrella estadounidense del esquí Mikaela Shiffrin se alzó con el oro en eslalon femenino tras una fantástica segunda manga con un tiempo combinado de 1:39.10. Shiffrin parecía inmensamente aliviada y no reaccionó durante un buen rato antes de agacharse sobre sus esquís y finalmente cerrar el puño. Parecía llorar al salir de meta y recibió un fuerte aplauso de su madre, poniendo fin a una sequía de ocho años sin medallas olímpicas de la mejor manera posible.
Why is there controversy surrounding French biathlete Julia Simon's individual gold medal win?
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Why is there controversy surrounding French biathlete Julia Simon’s individual gold medal win? Original
French biathlete Julia Simon celebrates after crossing the finish line to win gold on Wednesday. Matthew Childs/Reuters Gold medal winners are usually the most popular people at the Winter Olympics but Julia Simon, who clinched gold in the women’s biathlon 15km individual race on Wednesday, is currently surrounded by controversy.
Julia Simon wins biathlon gold but credit card fraud conviction involving beaten teammate causes controversy
3 hours ago Johnson, 30, was proposed to after her run in Thursday's super-G final ended in a crash. CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Four days after Breezy Johnson’s Winter Olympics began with skiing’s downhill gold medal, the American star added a new piece of jewelry. An engagement ring. Johnson’s boyfriend, Connor …
Snowboarder australiano se fracturó el cuello entrenando para los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno Original
CNN — El equipo olímpico australiano confirmó que el snowboarder Cam Bolton se encuentra estable tras sufrir una fractura de cuello al caerse en la pista de snowboard cross durante el entrenamiento del lunes. Tras la caída, el equipo atendió los síntomas de cabeza, cuello y hombros de Bolton, y el martes se confirmó que el atleta de 35 años sufrió dos fracturas cervicales estables tras una tomografía computarizada realizada en la Policlínica Olímpica.
Medallista olímpico dice que está arrepentido de haber revelado en público su infidelidad Original
CNN — Si has seguido los chismes de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno hasta ahora, habrás visto al biatleta noruego Sturla Holm Lægreid revelar ayer en una entrevista televisiva que le había sido infiel a su novia. Sin embargo, el miércoles, el joven de 28 años dijo que lamentaba haber hecho pública la información.
Norwegian Olympic medal winner says he regrets going public with affair
In what may be an Olympic first, biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid of Norway admitted in a televised interview that he cheated on his girlfriend. Laegreid made the revelation to Norwegian TV after taking bronze in the men's 20km individual event. “Six months ago I met the love of my life. The world's most beautiful, sweetest person. And three months ago I made the biggest mistake of my life and cheated on her,” Laegreid said, fighting back tears, as quoted by the Associated Press.
Insólito momento en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno: ganó una medalla y confesó una infidelidad en vivo Original
CNN — Bueno, no estoy seguro de si es la primera vez que se celebra en los Juegos Olímpicos, pero sin duda ha dado que hablar. El biatleta noruego Sturla Holm Laegreid, tras conseguir el bronce en la prueba individual masculina de 20 km, admitió en la televisión noruega que le había sido infiel a su novia. Tras hacer pública la noticia, esto es lo que declaró a los periodistas durante una conferencia de prensa: “No sé si fue la decisión correcta, pero fue la que tomé”, declaró Laegreid.
Perdió a sus padres en un accidente de avión, pero Maxim Naumov los llevó consigo a los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno Original
CNN — Cualquiera que haya perdido a un ser querido puede apreciar lo difícil que debió ser para Maxim Naumov, no solo mantener la compostura, sino también lograr su mejor actuación de la temporada en el escenario más grande de todos, los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno. La emoción estaba a flor de piel incluso antes de empezar, con las palabras “Mamá, papá, esto es para ustedes” apareciendo en las pantallas gigantes del estadio.
The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics | CNN Original
Humans being pulled along on a sled across picturesque, snow-covered landscapes by a group of agile, energetic dogs is an image that won’t be seen at Milan Cortina in 2026, but the practice of sled dog racing does have Olympic history. Debuting as a demonstration sport at the 1932 Winter Games in Lake Placid, the sport is still alive and barking 94 years later as dogs pull their harnessed drivers, or mushers, around courses across the globe.
Skijoring: The wild blend of horses and skis that was the Winter Olympics’ first ever demonstration sport Original
On Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway – and it’s not just the Winter Olympics in Italy. Over 5,400 miles away from the opening ceremony in Milan, thousands will flock to the Ford Idaho Center in Boise, Idaho to watch skiers hurtle around a course of jumps, rings, and gates. Some of these competitors will reach speeds of 40 miles an hour – an impressive feat given they are essentially racing on a flat course.
Seattle Seahawks claim playoff spot after making 16-point, 4th-quarter comeback to stun LA Rams in OT thriller
By Frank Nunns OConnell, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks came back from a 16-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in an overtime thriller on Thursday night to officially clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the Pete Carroll era. With both teams coming into the matchup at 11-3 – tied for the top spot in the NFC – neither disappointed at Lumen Field in one of the most highly anticipated games of Week 16.
Olimpíada de Inverno 2026 pode ter ausência de peso no snowboard
Estrela americana do snowboard, Chloe Kim confirmou na quinta-feira (08) que deslocou o ombro durante um treino na Suíça, colocando em dúvida sua participação nos Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno de 2026. A bicampeã olímpica de halfpipe feminino publicou o vídeo da lesão no Instagram, que ocorreu em Laax – sede de um importante evento da Copa do Mundo no próximo fim de semana no circuito pré-olímpico, do qual Kim deve participar.
US snowboarding star Chloe Kim sustains shoulder injury ahead of Winter Olympics | CNN Original
US snowboarder Chloe Kim prior to competing in the Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Finals during the Toyota US Grand Prix 2025 at Copper Mountain in December. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images US snowboarding star Chloe Kim confirmed on Thursday that she dislocated her shoulder while practicing in Switzerland, leaving her participation in next month’s Winter Olympics in doubt.
Miami Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, becoming eighth NFL team looking for a head coach Original
The Miami Dolphins are now looking for a head coach after firing Mike McDaniel on Thursday. The dismissal is the latest of a team leader as NFL franchises look to retool from disappointing seasons. “After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the decision that our organization is in need of comprehensive change.
Winter Olympics hockey venues might not be fully finished for competition, official admits
IIHF President Luc Tardif at the end-of-tournament news conference at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, in Minnesota. Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/AP St. Paul, Minnesota AP — The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready when the puck drops for the men’s event February 11.
NFL: Tras el fracaso de no llegar a los playoffs, se terminó la era de John Harbaugh en los Baltimore Ravens Original
CNN — Tras 18 temporadas en Baltimore, John Harbaugh deja el cargo de entrenador en jefe, anunció el equipo el martes. “Esta fue una decisión increíblemente difícil, dados los tremendos 18 años que hemos pasado juntos y el profundo respeto que siento por John como entrenador y, sobre todo, como una gran persona íntegra”, declaró el dueño de los Ravens, Steve Bisciotti.
John Harbaugh is out as Baltimore Ravens head coach after 18 seasons, according to reports
After 18 seasons on the sidelines in Baltimore, John Harbaugh is out as head coach, according to ESPNs Adam Schefter, citing unnamed sources, and NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero. CNN has reached out to Baltimore for a comment. The Ravens were a preseason favorite to appear in the Super Bowl next month in Santa Clara, California, but the team was eliminated from the postseason Sunday, losing a heartbreaker to divisional rival Pittsburgh Steelers 26-24.
Who did and didn’t make the NFL playoffs this year? Who’s picking at the top of the 2026 NFL draft?
By Patrick Sung, Ben Church, Frank Nunns OConnell, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a long 2025 NFL season so far with twists, turns, shocking injuries, surprising contenders and disappointing years from preseason favorites. As we come off the final week of action in the regular season, the playoff picture is set and the 2026 NFL draft order has taken shape.
Cleveland Browns fire Kevin Stefanski as NFL coaching carousel continues
As the NFLs Super Bowl hopefuls begin mapping their path to the Vince Lombardi Trophy, those teams that missed out on the playoffs begin rebuilding for next year. For some teams, that involves a shake-up in the coaching staff and front office. The tradition is so established that it even has an informal nickname: Black Monday.
There are now 6 NFL head coaching vacancies in the annual ‘Black Monday’ coaching carousel
(CNN) — As the NFL’s Super Bowl hopefuls begin mapping their path to the Vince Lombardi Trophy, those teams that missed out on the playoffs begin rebuilding for next year. For some teams, that involves a shake-up in the coaching staff and front office. The tradition is so established that it even has an informal nickname: “Black Monday.” There are six head coaching jobs now available after four dismissals following Sunday’s final regular season games.
Seattle Seahawks claim playoff spot after making 16-point, 4th-quarter comeback to stun LA Rams in OT thriller
By Frank Nunns OConnell, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks came back from a 16-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in an overtime thriller on Thursday night to officially clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the Pete Carroll era. With both teams coming into the matchup at 11-3 – tied for the top spot in the NFC – neither disappointed at Lumen Field in one of the most highly anticipated games of Week 16.
Seattle Seahawks claim playoff spot after making 16-point, 4th quarter comeback to stun LA Rams in OT thriller | CNN Original
The Seattle Seahawks came back from a 16-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in an overtime thriller on Thursday night to officially clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the Pete Carroll era. With both teams coming into the matchup at 11-3 – tied for the top spot in the NFC – neither disappointed at Lumen Field in one of the most highly anticipated games of Week 16.
Seattle Seahawks claim playoff spot after making 16-point, 4th-quarter comeback to stun LA Rams in OT thriller
After Thursday’s 38-37 barnburner against the Seahawks, Rams coach Sean McVay was asked about the topic that dominated the day: The use of an …
Pittsburgh Steelers extend Monday Night Football win streak to 23 in victory over Miami Dolphins Original
Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf powers into the end zone for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers eased past the Miami Dolphins 28-15 to extend their Monday Night Football win streak to 23 and remain top of the AFC North with just three games remaining in the NFL regular season.
La estrella de la NFL Patrick Mahomes se rompe el ligamento cruzado anterior y se despide de la temporada Original
CNN — La temporada regular de la NFL de 2025 se ha caracterizado por una imprevisibilidad extrema: los favoritos para el Super Bowl han rendido por debajo de lo esperado, se han producido remontadas inesperadas y equipos revelación han irrumpido con fuerza en la liga. Estos elementos volvieron a ser protagonistas el domingo, con emocionantes partidos en la lucha por los playoffs y grandes estrellas sufriendo importantes lesiones.
Patrick Mahomes tears ACL, Broncos eke past Packers and Bills tighten AFC East: NFL Week 15 Sunday review | CNN Original
The theme of the 2025 NFL regular season has been one of extreme unpredictability: Super Bowl favorites performing below usual standards, unexpected comebacks and breakout teams taking the league by storm. Those themes took center stage once again on Sunday as there were some thrilling matchups in the playoff hunt, as well as superstars suffering big injury blows. Here’s everything you need to know from Sunday’s action in Week 15 of the 2025 season. Is this the end of an era?
Lionel Messi reveló qué tiene que pasar para que juegue la Copa Mundial de la FIFA de 2026 Original
Deportivo LSM: el club amateur que Messi y Suárez convirtieron en fenómeno viral 03:26 • Fuente: CNN Deportivo LSM: el club amateur que Messi y Suárez convirtieron en fenómeno viral 03:26 CNN — La superestrella del fútbol argentino Lionel Messi dijo que espera jugar en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA de 2026, aunque reconoce que su estado físico determinará su papel en la competición.
Messi indica desejo de disputar Copa do Mundo de 2026
O astro do futebol argentino Lionel Messi revelou que espera jogar a Copa do Mundo FIFA de 2026, embora reconheça que sua saúde determinará seu papel na competição. Em entrevista à NBC News, o jogador de 38 anos sinalizou a possibilidade de participar do maior torneio do futebol no próximo ano, que acontecerá nos Estados Unidos, México e Canadá.
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