Runner Suspended For Drug Use

January 13, 2026 | Edition #378

The start of this week has been far from quiet. The Athletics Integrity Unit has taken action against a runner, sidelining him from competition for now. But on a more positive note, news comes in from a World Cup race, where a lone driver stood up to save the day for Team USA. More on the updates below.

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TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Kris Horn continued in the sled without the full four-member team, with no one to even apply the brakes. He touched the speed of about 70mph. So tell us,

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NCAA GYMNASTICS STANDINGS

Two weeks in, here is how the NCAA gymnastics leaderboard looks like. Oklahoma is clearly living up to expectations, while UCLA has slipped lower than anticipated. This means, heading into Week 3 now, Jordan Chiles and her teammates will have a tough challenge to get back up again!

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