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A viral X account, NHL Follow Tracker, exposes which NHL players follow or unfollow on Instagram, turning private online activity into public drama after Olen Zellweger’s post. Turkish MBA student Fuat Aras built a bot to monitor hundreds of player accounts and launched a paid app, prompting teams to consider social-media education and players to rethink their online presence as privacy concerns grow.
GQ outlines 10 ready-to-eat, high-protein snacks (from salmon jerky to tuna with avocado) and explains protein targets for active people (about 0.8 g/kg minimum, up to 1.2–2.0 g/kg for regular or intense activity). It emphasizes variety, fiber, and balanced meals, plus timing around workouts or between meals to close the protein gap without turning snacks into meals.
Twenty of the 25 members of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will attend Tuesday’s State of the Union in Washington after being invited by President Trump following their gold-medal victory, with some players opting out due to upcoming games or personal schedules. Others, including Jake Oettinger and Kyle Connor, will not attend or have limited involvement, and several players are already traveling or preparing with their NHL teams. The White House visit followed a celebratory trip, and attendance decisions are being made on a per-player basis.
Olympians at Milan's Winter Games used their fleeting global spotlight to comment on U.S. politics—from anti-ICE messages to LGBTQ-rights debates—reflecting a broader shift toward athlete political expression as social media and looser IOC rules amplify voices, while not all athletes chose to speak out and some faced backlash.
Reports claim the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics village ran out of condoms after three days, with about 10,000 condoms for around 3,000 athletes; officials say more are on the way, but timing is unclear, fueling rumors about sexual activity at the Games.
At the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, organizers reported high demand for free condoms, distributing around 10,000 to athletes and staff; stocks were exhausted with more than a week left, prompting replenishment efforts and lighthearted commentary from IOC officials as athletes recounted shortages observed in their accommodations.
Vice President JD Vance drew online criticism after telling American Olympians to focus on competing and not discuss politics, arguing athletes should represent the country without engaging political debates. His remarks prompted a social media backlash, with supporters arguing athletes have long used their platforms to address issues and detractors claiming such comments stifle free expression. The piece notes responses from athletes like Hunter Hess and experts who say backlash against political speech in sports is common, but activism in sport has a long history.
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, organizers distributed about 10,000 free condoms across villages and accommodations, but stock ran out amid higher-than-expected demand; restocking is underway to ensure continued availability for athletes and attendees.
US athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games are openly balancing pride in representing the US with discomfort over domestic and international politics, after Trump attacked athletes who questioned policies. Some say wearing the flag reflects their morals rather than endorsing every policy, while others like Amber Glenn report online harassment; public figures and influencers have weighed in. The debate intersects with Italy’s immigration-enforcement backdrop, highlighting a broader tension between national identity and personal conscience in modern Olympic sport, with the USOPC pledging athlete safety.
During the opening weekend of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, multiple medals detached from their ribbons during celebrations: Breezy Johnson's gold reportedly broke as she celebrated, biathlete Justus Strelow's bronze fell to the floor, and Alysa Liu's team-event gold appeared detached from its ribbon. Organizers say they are investigating and working on a fix to ensure athletes receive perfect medals.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milan, some medals reportedly cracked or sustained damage during athletes’ celebrations, prompting lighthearted reminders to celebrate carefully while toasting podium finishes.
The piece traces the all-time medal leaders, noting the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage counts 3,103 total medals for the U.S.—the most overall—followed by the Soviet Union (1,204) and Germany (1,091). In the Winter Games, Norway leads with 404 medals, followed by the U.S. (330) and Germany (286). The U.S. also has the most golds overall (1,220), while the Winter gold leaders include Norway (148) with the U.S. (114) and Germany (113). Among athletes, Michael Phelps holds the most medals and golds (23 golds, 28 total). Latynina remains the most decorated female Olympian with 18 medals. In winter, Marit Bjørgen and Ole Einar Bjørndalen tie for eight golds (with Bjørn Dæhlie also at eight), and Apolo Ohno is the most decorated U.S. winter Olympian with eight medals.
American Winter Olympians expressed mixed feelings about competing for the United States amid domestic upheaval, saying they love the country but are troubled by immigration enforcement and political actions; Diggins emphasizes racing for American values like love and respect, Hess says it’s hard, Lillis says he’s proud but heartbroken, Pannek criticizes immigration enforcement, and Glenn highlights LGBTQ+ rights.
BuzzFeed runs through 26 behind‑the‑scenes photos of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic villages, highlighting athlete housing, dining halls, gyms, and leisure spaces across Milan and Cortina, including Team USA accommodations and various village facilities—plus a note that there are no cardboard beds this year.
As the 2026 Winter Games near, athletes are settling into Milan’s Olympic Village, where housing, dining and sponsor-led spaces host high-tech pin trading, foosball, VR and mindfulness zones; moments include Casey Dawson’s foot-shaped phone case and Natalie Spooner enjoying the village, with some athletes planning to explore the city and family presence while Team USA carves out its own indoor cycling space and Dawson skips the Opening Ceremony to compete.