Max Verstappen beats runner-up Lando Norris by 0.201 seconds to take the pole for the Abu Dhabi Grand prix. He once again proved why he's the champion as he improved his second lad even without a tow. Lando Norris is second and Oscar Piastri finishes third.

Double world champion Ilia Malinin shattered his own world record for the men's singles free programme to win gold at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday, setting the bar sky high ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympics.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The body of a man who went missing from the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids was found Friday, Dec. 5 not far from the facility. James Barcus, 78, was last seen leaving the campus on Thursday.

Japan’s Mone Chiba emerged as the surprise leader in the women's short program at the figure skating Grand Prix Final after several favorites stumbled on Friday. Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto and defending Grand Prix Final champion Amber Glenn made costly errors on their opening jumps and finished fifth and sixth respectively.

Two-time world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the pairs title at the International Skating Union Grand Prix final in front of a home crowd on Friday, edging Italians Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii.

Officials traveled to Zapopan, Mexico to research authentic elements for the 2028 event that aims to honor the city's Latino community and activate the venue beyond soccer matches.