Tragedy on the Slopes: Remembering Snowboarder Sophie Hediger

The world of winter sports mourns the loss of Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger, who tragically died in an avalanche. We explore her legacy, the risks of extreme sports, and the support systems for athletes. Plus, NBA Christmas Day games face uncertainty with key players injured, the Detroit Pistons' resurgence, and Alabama's recruiting win with Zyan Gibson's commitment. Join us for a deep dive into these compelling sports stories.

Sources:
https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/43140835/swiss-snowboarder-sophie-hediger-dies-avalanche
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43147057/devin-booker-christmas-game-other-stars-questionable
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43145064/detroit-pistons-los-angeles-lakers-social-media-troll
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/43144929/zyan-gibson-no-56-recruit-2026-commits-alabama

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche
(00:02:15) Booker out for Xmas; other stars questionable
(00:05:53) Pistons take to social media following 117-114 win to seal Lakers sweep
(00:08:23) CB Gibson, No. 56 recruit for '26, commits to Tide