The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina are underway, with American athletes competing and the schedule packed with events through February 22, according to CBS News. The Paralympics will follow in March. Meanwhile, in other sports news, American luger Ashley Farquharson secured a historic Olympic medal on Tuesday, and LeBron James' absence from the Los Angeles Lakers ended a 21-year streak. Tragedy struck in Canada, where a shooting at a high school and residence in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left nine dead and 25 injured.
The Winter Olympics, which began on February 4, feature a packed schedule of events, with medal events scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, according to CBS News. Viewers in the United States need to account for the time difference, as Italy is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.
Ashley Farquharson's performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday earned her an Olympic medal, marking only the second time an American has won a medal in the event, as reported by Fox News. Farquharson, who started luge as an after-school activity, expressed disbelief at her accomplishment.
LeBron James' absence from the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs marked his 18th missed game this season, ending a 21-year streak, according to Fox News. This absence means James will not meet the 65-game minimum required to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
In Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a shooting at a high school and a residence resulted in nine fatalities and 25 injuries on Tuesday, according to the NY Times. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that a person believed to be the shooter was found dead in the school from a self-inflicted injury. Officers responded to a call at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time and discovered six dead at the high school and two others at a local residence.
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