A Winter Of Joy For Powderhounds Falling In Love With Backcountry Skiing
The pandemic meant the end of skiing in resorts that had chairlifts. But at back-country runs operated without lifts, it's business as usual.
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How Fans Are Watching The Super Bowl Despite COVID-19 Restrictions
In other years, tens of thousands of fans would attend the Super Bowl and millions more would watch from bars or at parties. This is not other years — so how are fans watching during the pandemic?
NFL Offers All 30 Stadiums For Use As Coronavirus Vaccine Sites
Each NFL team "will make its stadium available for mass vaccinations of the general public," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a letter to President Biden.
Super Bowl LV: New England Patriots Fans Divided On Tears Or Cheers For Tom Brady
It's Tom Brady's tenth Super Bowl, but his first without the New England Patriots, which he left last year for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pats fans are divided on whether to root for him on Sunday.
Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She's Part of a Trend
For the first time, a woman will be among the referees working during a Super Bowl. Sarah Thomas is part of a growing number of women officiating at the highest level of men's sports leagues.
Australian Open Players Quarantining After Tournament Worker Tests Positive For Virus
"We will work with everyone involved to facilitate testing as quickly as possible. There will be no matches at Melbourne Park on Thursday," Australian Open officials said in a statement.
Kansas City Chiefs' Barber Tests Positive For COVID-19
ESPN reports about 20 players and staff were waiting for haircuts when their barber learned of a positive coronvirus test. Two players have been isolated as close contacts.
Olympic Handbook Details Restrictions For Games During Pandemic
Olympics organizers have released preliminary rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at this summer's games. Among the changes: no cheering and high fives.
'Lay Low And Cool It': Fauci Warns Against Super Bowl Parties Becoming Superspreaders
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical adviser and the nation's top infectious disease official, is urging Americans to limit their gatherings to household members on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Legacy Of Late College Basketball Coach John Chaney
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with The Ringer staff writer Tyler Tynes about the legacy of college basketball coach John Chaney. Chaney, who coached at Temple University, died on Friday at 89 years old.