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Erin Jackson raising the flag after becoming first Black woman to win Olympic gold in 500m Speed Skating, Beijing 2022.
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Erin Jackson Carried Team USA Flag In Milano

Jon Gaede by Jon Gaede February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Erin Jackson, a former inline skater, became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold in the 500m short track at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and was chosen by her Team USA peers to carry the American flag during the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

Genesis Tournament host Tiger Woods presents the winning trophy to Jacob Bridgeman at Riviera Country Club.
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Bridgeman Wins Tiger Woods Genesis Tournament At Riviera By One Shot

Jon Gaede by Jon Gaede February 23, 2026March 3, 2026
US Women's National Team star Christen Press, with father Cody Press, retires after an impressive 155 caps, 64 goals, 43 assists, two FIFA World Cups and one Olympic medal.
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US Women’s National Team 6-0 Over Paraguay: Star Striker Christen Press Honored

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Seahawks celebrate second Super Bowl victory.
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Seattle Gets Defensive, Stifles New England

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LA28 Olympic Ticket Launch Event - 200 Olympians join LA28 leadership to light the Olympic torch and start the fan journey for tickets.
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Olympic Athletes Gather at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to Launch the LA28 Ticket Draw Registration

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Los Angeles Lake legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson serves as Rose Bowl Parade Grand Marshal and participates in the 2026 Rose Bowl Game coin toss.
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Indiana Hoosiers Crush Alabama 38-3 In 2026 Rose Bowl

Jon Gaede by Jon Gaede January 2, 2026January 8, 2026
Playoff bound Charger quarterback Justin Herbert struggled to control the ball with a bandaged left hand against the Texans.
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Chargers Drop a Tough One to Texans 20-16

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Rose Bowl in Pasadena to host nation's 1# ranked team, the Indiana Hoosiers against perennial powerhouse Alabama on New Year's Day.
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Magic Johnson Chosen Grand Marshal For 2026 Rose Bowl Parade

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Defensive back Leroy Bryant makes his second interception for Washington against Boise State at the LA Bowl.
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Washington Dominates Boise State In LA Bowl 38-10 at SoFi Stadium

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