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 Obsession over a show about two closeted hockey players has brought new fandom to the sport just ahead of the Olympics. But men's hockey's lack of support for LGBTQ+ players and fans is notable. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Iced Out 

 If throwing stones and sweeping ice seem strange to you, the centuries-old history of the sport explains why it became so beloved. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, 2026 Winter Olympics 

 We met up with attendees of Super Bowl LX’s pregame festivities to get their takes on the competing halftime shows, the potential for ICE actions, and the influence of Silicon Valley on the event. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Culture News, Photo Essay 

 “The All-American Halftime Show,” born out of outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, fell short of the hype. From Kid Rock’s poor lip synching to Erika Kirk being MIA, it was simply dull. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Music, Anti-Climax 

 Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance required 9,852 theatrical pyrotechnics, nearly 400 costumed extras, and a lot of ingenuity. And yes, that was a real couple featured in the wedding. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Music, Culture / Digital Culture, Super Bowl 

 Forget the Super Bowl, Samsung’s Fantastic S90F QD-OLED TV is on a sweet sale just in time for the Winter Olympics. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products, Culture / TV, Deal of the Day 

 For years, quad axel jumps seemed impossible. Then Ilia Malinin landed one in 2022. As he heads to the Milano Cortina Games, everyone wants to know what’s next. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Science, Culture, 2026 Winter Olympics 

 From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Winter Olympics 2026