Mar 04 Watch 6:45 In 'We Are the World (Cup),' Roger Bennett explores personal history with the tournament By Geoff Bennett When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in… Continue watching
Feb 24 Cartel violence fuels worries about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press The surge of bloodshed this week following the Mexican military's killing of the country’s most powerful cartel boss has offered more confirmation of doubts among some about the city of Guadalajara hosting the international sporting event. Continue reading
Feb 22 U.S. men's hockey beats Canada in OT to win first Olympic gold medal since 1980 By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press The U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday after Jack Hughes scored in overtime, earning the nation’s third men’s title at the Games and its first since 1980. Continue reading
Feb 18 Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom gold to break 8-year Olympic drought By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Shiffrin put in two dominant runs in gorgeous conditions amid the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to show, again, why she is regarded by many as the greatest Alpine skier of all time. Continue reading
Feb 17 Deadly shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game was 'targeted event,' authorities say By Kimberlee Kruesi, Michael Casey, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Pawtucket Chief of Police Tina Goncalves said Tuesday the victims were the shooter's ex-wife and adult son. The shooter injured three others during the shooting Monday afternoon in Pawtucket. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 7:40 Gold and heartbreak: How Team USA is faring at the Winter Olympics By Liz Landers, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig One of the most shocking moments of the Winter Olympics has been American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin finishing in eighth place. Liz Landers discussed how Team USA is doing overall with Christine Brennan of USA Today. Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 2:12 James Brown and Amna Nawaz discuss protest in sports on 'Settle In' By Courtney Norris, Layla Quran For our podcast “Settle In,” Amna Nawaz spoke with legendary CBS sportscaster James Brown, better known as J.B. Among many things, including his upbringing in D.C. and how being cut from the NBA shaped his path, they talked about the… Continue watching
Feb 11 Lemley, Kauf take gold and silver for U.S. in women's moguls By Associated Press Elizabeth Lemley, 20, won the eight-skier final with a score of 82.30 points. Continue reading
Feb 09 Trump slams Olympian for expressing 'mixed emotions' about what's 'going on in the U.S.' By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Sunday it’s hard to cheer for American Olympians who are speaking out against his administration’s policies. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 6:05 Christine Brennan discusses the Winter Olympics athletes to watch on 'Settle In' By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran The 2026 Winter Olympics are now officially underway. This week’s episode of our podcast “Settle In” is all about the games in Milan and Cortina, and what you need to know. Amna Nawaz speaks with sports journalist Christine Brennan of… Continue watching