The future of the Winter Olympics finds itself in a precarious position as climate change reshapes the sport landscape. Recent data reveals a startling statistic: by the 2050s, only half of the ...

The first edition of the modern Olympic Games was staged in Athens, Greece, in 1896, while the first winter edition was held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. Since 1994, the Olympic Games have alternated ...

The sport of ski jumping originated in Norway in the late 19th century and spread throughout Europe and North America in the early 20th century. The Winter Olympics have featured ski jumping ever ...

Skiing is a sport that has been around for thousands of years. Over 8,000 to be a little more precise; but who came up with ...

Tucked away off a dirt road near the center of the village stands a hillside that comes alive every winter. Ski jump ramps ...

Gymnastics is one of the oldest sports that is still practiced today with origins that date back to ancient civilisation. In fact, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), which was founded in ...

The winter solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 this year. As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a ...

Mostly, though, sports make us happy, and this year was no exception. After two Olympics under draconian (but necessary) restrictions — no fans, no families, rigorous COVID protocols — the ...

When winter rolls around, you might breathe a sigh of relief from the break in lawn maintenance you expect to have. After all, it's super cold outside and sometimes snowing or frosting, so it makes ...

Learn more When temperatures drop close to or below freezing, you don't want to be caught without one of the best men's winter coats. Our top picks include coats from The North Face, Overland ...

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