Marin Independent Journal

US figure skating squad chasing more Olympic gold as competition begins at the Milan Cortina Games

MILAN (AP) — The powerful U.S. figure skating squad will have its first opportunity to shine at the Winter Olympics on Friday ...
Marin Independent Journal

A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on ...
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An American skier is fighting to open up the last Winter Olympic sport off limits to women

That was in June, 2022. And despite an ongoing campaign led by Malacinski, an athlete from Colorado now aged 24, her sport ...
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Olympic president declines to add pressure on LA Games chair Wasserman over Epstein files link

MILAN (AP) — The IOC showed no interest Wednesday in putting pressure on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman over ...
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A pink backpack and an odd phone case are US Speedskating’s fantasy football punishments

Still, the U.S. Speedskating team competing at the Milan Cortina Winter Games starting Saturday does see value in the ...
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Party with a purpose: Jeff Garcia, NFL alumni team up for sushi bash

Jeff Garcia, former 49ers quarterback and local fan favorite from his San Jose State, Gavilan and Gilroy years, will join other members of the NFL’s NorCal alumni on Thursday, Feb. 5, for a pre-Super ...