It was the latest and most prominent example of U.S. Olympians at the Milan Cortina Games inviting online backlash with their words. AdvertisementReporters on Friday asked U.S. athletes at a news conference how they feel representing the country during the Trump administration’s heighted immigration enforcement actions. “If it aligns with my moral values, I feel like I’m representing it,” Hess said. “The USOPC stands firmly behind Team USA athletes and remains committed to their well-being and safety, both on and off the field of play,” it said. Toward its end, a small number of them clashed with police, who fired tear gas and a water cannon.

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February 08, 2026 22:42 UTC

No football team can find success if players don't have their wingmen on, and even off, the field. Numerous duos of teammates joined Bounty's wingman campaign during Super Bowl week once again to hype up their on-field wingmen and discuss what makes each so conducive to the other's success. (Getty Images)"We were in the same class, so we got drafted to Detroit in the same year. "He kinda took me under his wing when I got into the NFL, taught me all the good and bad things. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletterOriginal article source: NFL stars highlight their on-field wingmen teammates, how they make each other successful

February 08, 2026 22:21 UTC

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Alyssa Thompson of Chelsea (obscured) celebrates scoring her team’s second goal with teammates during the Barclays Women’s Super League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at BetWright Stadium on February 08, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images) Getty ImagesA Chelsea Women team eager to rebound after losing back to back matches to fellow title contenders. It could have been a recipe for disaster, especially against a Tottenham team who have been fairly competent this season. Alyssa Thompson would quickly sort this out for us by scoring on the rebound after a Sjoeke Nüsken attempt in the box. Next up: Liverpool at home in the Women’s Super League.

February 08, 2026 22:20 UTC

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s high-stakes gamble on a snap election has paid off, with voters handing her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a big majority Sunday, according to public broadcaster NHK. “Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Coalition on a LANDSLIDE Victory in today’s very important Vote. Sunday’s remarkable result also means Takaichi’s party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, will have the numbers to chair all lower house committees. A voter fills a ballot in the lower house election at a polling station in Tokyo on Sunday. Trump also enjoyed a close bond with Takaichi’s mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated in July 2022.

February 08, 2026 22:02 UTC

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February 08, 2026 21:56 UTC

People aren’t being silent, and they want brands, celebrities and influencers to speak up, too. AdvertisementWithout a community of people liking their posts and buying their recommended products, influencers simply wouldn’t be influencers. They were elevated from “regular people” to their current status because of their followers, Watson added. Therapists say influencers do have a responsibility to speak up — and not just for one group of people. “I don’t know a single Black person that is unsurprised by this.

February 08, 2026 21:44 UTC

When you think “talk about The Big Game,” you think “Be miserable with a bunch of Big Ten fans.”A Superb Owl occurs tonight. Super Bowl LXSeattle Seahawks (14-3) vs. New England Patriots (14-3)5:30pm | NBC/Peacock | SEA -4.5 | O/U 45.5MNW: Seattle, 28-17. He’s hot, he’s popular, he’s apparently a decent human. RU in VA: Sam Darnold is the only thing holding up the entire world from saying “Tommy Devito, Super Bowl Champion” at about 10:30 EST tonight. Because I’m a Bills fan, this means the Pats are winning in a very stupid affair.

February 08, 2026 20:17 UTC

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February 08, 2026 19:42 UTC

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February 08, 2026 19:15 UTC

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'Real loser': Trump lashes out at Olympic skierPresident Donald Trump took to Truth Social to lash out at Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said that representing the US at the Olympics brings up "mixed emotions." CNN's Julia Benbrook reports.

February 08, 2026 19:11 UTC

TLDRAnti-Olympics protesters in Milan turned their peaceful demonstration violent as night fell, targeting police and their vans. Authorities responded with tear gas and water cannons. Meanwhile, Italy is investigating suspected coordinated sabotage on rail lines in northern Italy, including the discovery of a rudimentary explosive device. The Winter Olympics 2026 began with a star-studded opening ceremony in Milan.

February 08, 2026 19:10 UTC

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