Michelle Bruton
@michellebruton.bsky.social
senior editor at Triumph Books; Olympics and action sports writer at Forbes SportsMoney; emo scholar at The Alternative; Packers writer here and there; IPA defender; parasocial Boston Bruins fan. NH ➡️ CHI
Meet the U.S. Olympic freeski team! 16 athletes will be competing across two disciplines: halfpipe and slopestyle. www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
Which U.S. Freestyle Skiers Have Qualified For 2026 Winter Olympics
A complete and updated look at which U.S. freestyle skiers have qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics and how the selection process works.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Meet the U.S. Olympic freeski team! 16 athletes will be competing across two disciplines: halfpipe and slopestyle. www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
Meet the U.S. Olympic snowboarding team! There are 24 riders competing across four disciplines: halfpipe, slopestyle, snowboard cross and parallel giant slalom. www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
Which U.S. Snowboarders Have Qualified For The 2026 Winter Olympics?
The U.S. Olympic snowboarding team will be finalized by late January, but some athletes have already begun to clinch their spots at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Meet the U.S. Olympic snowboarding team! There are 24 riders competing across four disciplines: halfpipe, slopestyle, snowboard cross and parallel giant slalom. www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
Whether or not the 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey venue will be ready in time for the first games on February 5 might depend on your definition of "ready." www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
Will Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Rink Be Ready? Depends On Who You Ask
Reports suggest the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, the 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey venue, will be ready in time for the Games. But what constitutes "ready"?
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January 21, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Whether or not the 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey venue will be ready in time for the first games on February 5 might depend on your definition of "ready." www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
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A lot is going to be made about the Jamaican bobsledders with a really good young talent in Shane Pitter.
But also Axel Brown and the Trinidad & Tobago bobsled team qualified for four-man bobsled for the first time ever.
The country has had a two-man sled in a few Games, including 2022.
But also Axel Brown and the Trinidad & Tobago bobsled team qualified for four-man bobsled for the first time ever.
The country has had a two-man sled in a few Games, including 2022.
January 21, 2026 at 3:35 AM
A lot is going to be made about the Jamaican bobsledders with a really good young talent in Shane Pitter.
But also Axel Brown and the Trinidad & Tobago bobsled team qualified for four-man bobsled for the first time ever.
The country has had a two-man sled in a few Games, including 2022.
But also Axel Brown and the Trinidad & Tobago bobsled team qualified for four-man bobsled for the first time ever.
The country has had a two-man sled in a few Games, including 2022.
I’m higher on Christian Parker maybe than most? Can’t ignore that the 2021–23 Broncos and 2024–26 Eagles had/have more DB talent than Packers do presently but both units were great under him. I’ve long fantasized about what GB could do with Fangio at DC; one of his assistants wouldn’t be bad
@michellebruton.bsky.social had me on the Matt LeFleur train before anyone else was talking about him, so I’m curious who she thinks is a good candidate for Green Bay’s DC job.
January 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I’m higher on Christian Parker maybe than most? Can’t ignore that the 2021–23 Broncos and 2024–26 Eagles had/have more DB talent than Packers do presently but both units were great under him. I’ve long fantasized about what GB could do with Fangio at DC; one of his assistants wouldn’t be bad
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Super Bowl-winning coach Mike McCarthy will interview Wednesday with the Steelers, per sources.
McCarthy was a candidate for the Titans before withdrawing Monday morning and has turned down other inquiries. He’s focused on Pittsburgh, where he’s considered a strong candidate.
McCarthy was a candidate for the Titans before withdrawing Monday morning and has turned down other inquiries. He’s focused on Pittsburgh, where he’s considered a strong candidate.
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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New England accent:
FERNANDO MENDOZER
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
New England accent:
I assume our neighbors in Chicago have to be able to hear my husband screaming THICKER KICKER over and over and over
January 19, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I assume our neighbors in Chicago have to be able to hear my husband screaming THICKER KICKER over and over and over
Do not throw for the end zone omgggggg
January 19, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Do not throw for the end zone omgggggg
These playoffs will be the death of me
January 19, 2026 at 2:55 AM
These playoffs will be the death of me
new obsession*: Italian margaritas
(*not surprising, since I could pretty much drink straight amaretto)
(*not surprising, since I could pretty much drink straight amaretto)
January 19, 2026 at 12:50 AM
new obsession*: Italian margaritas
(*not surprising, since I could pretty much drink straight amaretto)
(*not surprising, since I could pretty much drink straight amaretto)
Wrote about some trends I saw at the Laax Open and how it might predict what we’ll see in snowboarding at the Milano Cortina Olympics www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
What Laax Open Results Can Tell Us About The 2026 Winter Olympics
The snowboard halfpipe and slopestyle results at the 2026 Laax Open serve as a preview for the level of competition we'll see at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Wrote about some trends I saw at the Laax Open and how it might predict what we’ll see in snowboarding at the Milano Cortina Olympics www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
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It’s after midnight and I’ve seen this play 30 times. I’m still livid at how this went down and feel horrible for the Bills.
1) It’s a catch, tie goes to offense
2) If not, at WORST it’s an incomplete pass
3) It was ruled an interception on the field, TAKE TIME AND REVIEW THE MFer!
1) It’s a catch, tie goes to offense
2) If not, at WORST it’s an incomplete pass
3) It was ruled an interception on the field, TAKE TIME AND REVIEW THE MFer!
January 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
It’s after midnight and I’ve seen this play 30 times. I’m still livid at how this went down and feel horrible for the Bills.
1) It’s a catch, tie goes to offense
2) If not, at WORST it’s an incomplete pass
3) It was ruled an interception on the field, TAKE TIME AND REVIEW THE MFer!
1) It’s a catch, tie goes to offense
2) If not, at WORST it’s an incomplete pass
3) It was ruled an interception on the field, TAKE TIME AND REVIEW THE MFer!
Got a press release from Milano Cortina 2026 that the Italian actor Massimo Boldi would no longer be a torchbearer following an interview where he expressed opinions “incompatible with Olympic values.” Well of course, I had to look up what he said. Did he dive into international politics?
January 17, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Got a press release from Milano Cortina 2026 that the Italian actor Massimo Boldi would no longer be a torchbearer following an interview where he expressed opinions “incompatible with Olympic values.” Well of course, I had to look up what he said. Did he dive into international politics?
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Just want to stress that this was a woman who was simply trying to get to a doctor's appointment.
We are so far past the Rubicon that it isn't worth having a discussion anymore as to whether Trump is acting as an authoritarian. The only question is whether we have the strength and courage to get back to the other side.
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Just want to stress that this was a woman who was simply trying to get to a doctor's appointment.
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I laughed entirely too hard
January 12, 2026 at 4:18 AM
I laughed entirely too hard
I know it’s not the universe’s fault that I’m a weird Packers and Red Sox fan who lives in Chicago, but the Cubs yoinking Bregman right after the Bears killed the Packers is insult to injury
January 11, 2026 at 5:08 PM
I know it’s not the universe’s fault that I’m a weird Packers and Red Sox fan who lives in Chicago, but the Cubs yoinking Bregman right after the Bears killed the Packers is insult to injury
the worst part is that I knew exactly how that game would go. of course the Packers would blow an early lead. of course the Bears would inexplicably be unstoppable in the fourth.
January 11, 2026 at 4:48 AM
the worst part is that I knew exactly how that game would go. of course the Packers would blow an early lead. of course the Bears would inexplicably be unstoppable in the fourth.
McManus is a terrible kicker, but at least he’s also a terrible person
January 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM
McManus is a terrible kicker, but at least he’s also a terrible person
Clearly the Bruins need to wear the whites at home moving forward
January 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Clearly the Bruins need to wear the whites at home moving forward
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This is the heart of it.
Any press coverage that gullibly paints this partisan punitive campaign of retribution as "fighting crime" or "enforcing immigration laws" is actively complicit in a government campaign to punish dissent.
Any press coverage that gullibly paints this partisan punitive campaign of retribution as "fighting crime" or "enforcing immigration laws" is actively complicit in a government campaign to punish dissent.
whats missing from all the coverage is that the president is using the military to harass, brutalize and punish areas of the country that didnt vote for him
January 10, 2026 at 3:52 PM
This is the heart of it.
Any press coverage that gullibly paints this partisan punitive campaign of retribution as "fighting crime" or "enforcing immigration laws" is actively complicit in a government campaign to punish dissent.
Any press coverage that gullibly paints this partisan punitive campaign of retribution as "fighting crime" or "enforcing immigration laws" is actively complicit in a government campaign to punish dissent.
My husband, unprompted, as he turned on the Bruins game for me:
“Boston–New York. Ilya versus Scott.”
Me: 😍😍😍
“Boston–New York. Ilya versus Scott.”
Me: 😍😍😍
January 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM
My husband, unprompted, as he turned on the Bruins game for me:
“Boston–New York. Ilya versus Scott.”
Me: 😍😍😍
“Boston–New York. Ilya versus Scott.”
Me: 😍😍😍
Excited to be included in this great starter pack; can’t wait to be on the ground in Italy! Watch this space for snowboarding and freestyle skiing ⛷️🏂🥇
3️⃣ I made an Olympics starter pack 🥇
Small for now, but I will add to it as we get closer and share it again.
Will be a mix of real reporters and good posters.
Hoping BlueSky will be a fun place to follow along during the Olympics like it’s become for other sports.
go.bsky.app/H39APXB
Small for now, but I will add to it as we get closer and share it again.
Will be a mix of real reporters and good posters.
Hoping BlueSky will be a fun place to follow along during the Olympics like it’s become for other sports.
go.bsky.app/H39APXB
January 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Excited to be included in this great starter pack; can’t wait to be on the ground in Italy! Watch this space for snowboarding and freestyle skiing ⛷️🏂🥇
