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The 2026 Winter Olympics saw some thrilling action in men’s ice hockey on Wednesday. Mitch Marner lifted Team Canada over Czechia with an incredible overtime goal. As a result, the Canadians will take on Finland for a chance to play for a gold medal in Milan. Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper is certainly appreciative […]

The San Francisco 49ers might have seen their NFL season come to an early end, but star playmakers George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey are still finding ways to enjoy the heat of a high-stakes postseason. The All-Pro duo was spotted in the stands on Wednesday, trading the gridiron for the ice to support Team USA […]

For nearly sixty minutes, Sweden executed the kind of disciplined hockey that keeps Olympic dreams alive. Then in a matter of seconds, everything changed, evidently leaving Mika Zibanejad aghast, at least according to his comments post-game. Zibanejad’s late equalizer initially made the game 1-1 to force overtime before Quinn Hughes’ winner finished things off 3:27 […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics are nearing a thrilling conclusion, especially in hockey. Team USA won a classic against Sweden in overtime thanks to Quinn Hughes. The Minnesota Wild star punched the Americans’ ticket to the semifinal against Slovakia. Before that contest, Hughes took time to shout out an important mentor in his career. Hughes was […]

In what turned out to be another thriller at the 2026 Olympics, Team USA defeated Team Sweden, 2-1, in overtime. The two countries met on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey competition, with a spot in the semis on the line. A little over three minutes into overtime, Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes […]

Team Canada’s Olympic hockey team entered the 2026 Olympic Games as the favorite to win gold. They cruised through round robin play, setting the stage for Wednesday’s quarterfinal vs. Czechia. In what turned out to be a thriller, Canada prevailed, 4-3, in overtime. But the win came at a price. Canadian captain Sidney Crosby suffered […]

Dylan Larkin put the United States on the board during Wednesday’s huge quarterfinal matchup against Sweden in the men’s hockey tournament in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Larkin found the back of the net in the second period off the assists from Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes. With that goal, Larkin managed to put Team […]

Hockey in the Winter Olympics is heating up with the bracket set. The two best teams on the ice are Team USA and Team Canada. The quarterfinals of the hockey bracket are officially set up. The last game remaining is Team USA vs. Sweden. Still, the story of the round was the crazy quarterfinal matchup […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics quarterfinal between Canada and Czechia was nearly overshadowed by a devastating injury to Sidney Crosby. During the second period, the Canadian captain was forced to exit the game after his right leg buckled following a heavy collision with Radko Gudas near the boards. While Crosby was unable to put weight on […]

Team Canada is moving on to the semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It took a late goal from Nick Suzuki and a Mitch Marner overtime winner to save Canada against Czechia. During the game, captain Sidney Crosby was injured, and Team Canada’s coach Jon Cooper revealed Crosby was part of his message to the […]

The Winter Olympics always deliver drama. Grit. Heart-pounding finishes. But during a cross-country skiing team sprint this week, a four-legged scene-stealer turned a grueling race into something unforgettable. By the time athletes hit the final stretch of the six-mile sprint, their bodies hovered near empty. Elite teams finish in roughly 20 minutes, legs shaking, lungs […]

Mitch Marner has won it for Canada. Canada was the favorite to win gold at the Olympics, but was nearly upset in the quarterfinals by Czechia. This was the second time the two teams have faced off in the Olympics, with Canada taking the first game with Czechia 5-0. They were hoping for a repeat […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently in full swing from Milan, Italy, with Team USA hoping to rack up as many gold medals as possible before the games conclude. One athlete who has not any problems making his mark at the Olympics is cross country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway. Recently, Klaebo won […]

Team Canada is tied 2-2 against Team Czechia after two periods. It’s been a close contest throughout in the Hockey quarter-finals in the 2026 Winter Olympics. During Wednesday’s game, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid supplanted himself in the history books with his brilliant play. Reports indicate that McDavid, who is 29 years old, has matched […]

Currently, the American hockey team is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, with several active players on the roster, including Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild. On Wednesday, the team is slated to take part in their quarterfinal matchup against the Swedish national team. One of the stars of the show so far […]

Team Canada is currently facing Czechia in the quarterfinal of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament. It has already been a historic Olympics for Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby. Now, his future at these games could be in question, as Crosby was injured in the game against Czechia, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN. In the […]

Mikaela Shiffrin was able to capture gold in the slalom, ending her Olympic drought. It was her first medal since winning silver in the combined at the 2018 Olympics after having a 0-for-8 streak at the Winter Games, which also included DNFs in three events. Shiffrin knows how big the moment is, and she let […]

Canada is currently playing in their Olympic quarterfinal contest agaisnt Czechia, after earning the top seed in the bracket due to a dominant group stage performance. A major reason for Canada’s success has been the play of Macklin Celebrini. Now, the 19-year old Celebrini has made some Olympic tournament history, according to Chris Johnston of […]

Amber Glenn’s Olympic medal hopes took a major hit after a costly error in the women’s short program, where a missed required jump resulted in a score of 67.39. The mistake dropped her into 13th place ahead of the 4-minute free skate on Thursday night. The 26-year-old was undoubtedly disappointed with the outcome but posted […]

NHL Players are back at the Winter Olympics, and many members of the St. Louis Blues are putting up impressive performances. Jordan Binnington put up a shutout to open the tournament for Team Canada and has helped them to a quarterfinal game against Czechia. Still, it is another member of the Blues who has made […]

Team Canada is preparing for their quarterfinal matchup at the Olympics against Czechia. After practice on Tuesday, Canada was hopeful to have some key players back from injury for their quarterfinal game. Now, lineups have been released for the contest, per hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. Brad Marchand will be returning to the lineup for Canada. […]

Mikaela Shiffrin had her eyes on the prize, and she was able to capture gold ending her Olympic drought. On Feb. 18, Shiffrin won gold in the slalom, which was her first medal since winning silver in the combined at the 2018 Olympics. She had a 0-for-8 streak at the Winter Games, which also included […]

It doesn’t appear WNBA player Sophie Cunningham is watching much of the curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics, as she’s confused as to how it “qualifies it as an Olympic Sport.” During the latest edition of her Show Me Something podcast, Cunningham discussed her confusion over curling being classified as an Olympic Sport. “I don’t […]

Do-it-all shortstop Mookie Betts is a very busy person. When he’s not trying to win his third-straight World Series ring as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, bringing his career total to four, thanks to his time with the Boston Red Sox and 2021 ring in LA, he’s playing golf, learning to play guitar, […]

The elimination rounds of the Olympics have begun, and Team Canada has separated from the pack. A dominant round robin ended with a 10-2 win over France. Goaltending was a question for Canada entering the Olympics, with Jordan Binnington struggling in the NHL entering the tournament. But Hall of Famer Chris Pronger says Binnington has […]

Czechia defeated Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday, advancing to the Olympics quarterfinal to face Canada. It will be the second matchup between Czechia and Canada during the tournament, with the Canadians winning the first matchup 5-0. Czechia star Martin Necas dropped a confident joke about their chances in the quarterfinals at the Olympics. “We let them […]

Team Sweden faced off against Latvia in an elimination game in the Olympics on Tuesday. The winner of the game will face Team USA on Wednesday in the quarterfinals. Preparing for a back-to-back, Sweden scratched defenseman Rasmus Andersson and Jesper Bratt for the Latvia game. The move surprised many around the world before Tuesday’s matchup. […]

The coverage of skiing at the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina has been dominated by Lindsey Vonn’s recovery after a serious downhill crash. On Tuesday, coverage shifted slightly to the exploits of American Mac Forehand. In the Freestyle Finals, he landed a jump that had the announcers wowed, per NBC Olympics & Paralympics. The announcers even […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Stephen Curry went viral with his now-famous “night night” celebration. Fast forward to 2026 in Milan-Cortina, and it is the Italian speed skaters following suit. On Tuesday, the trio of Davide Ghiotto, Michele Malfatti, and Andrea Giovannini pulled off an upset win over Americans Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman, and Ethan […]

Lindsey Vonn’s hopes of a comeback at the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina came to an end after a vicious downhill crash. Afterward, Vonn had to undergo four surgeries to repair a tibia fracture. Vonn, 41, is back on American soil after spending a week in an Italian hospital, per Matthew Futtermann. She took to her […]

Team USA took to the ice for practice on Tuesday. The United States is preparing for its Olympic quarterfinal game against the winner of Sweden and Latvia. After practice, Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan had his media availability. He started his availability on a serious note, addressing the shooting at a Rhode Island hockey […]

During the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the NBA set a record with 46 players participating. One of those was DeMarcus Cousins, then of the Sacramento Kings. Ultimately, the Americans won the gold medal in commanding fashion. But it was what happened off the court that came to light. During an appearance on […]

French defenseman Pierre Crinon has been banned by his own federation for the rest of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics after fighting Canada’s Tom Wilson during a 10-2 loss on Sunday. The play started when Crinon threw a high hit on Canadian star Nathan MacKinnon. Wilson quickly stepped in, and the two dropped the gloves. […]

Team Canada has been dominant so far at the Olympics. They were 3-0 in the group stage and earned the top seed in the knockout round. Canada has been dealing with injuries through the tournament, though. As the team hit the ice for practice on Tuesday, in preparation for their quarterfinal game on Tuesday, some […]

In a new video celebrating the “Blade Angels,” aka Team USA’s Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito, before they compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics figure skating competition, iconic singer-songwriter Taylor Swift narrated an introductory video set to one of her hit songs from The Life of a Showgirl. The video was posted by […]

Iowa State took a second straight massive victory on Monday night. A second half come back led to an Iowa State victory over Houston, their second straight win over a top-ten opponent. The hero of the night was Nate Heise, who hit a clutch three to give Iowa State the lead late in the second […]

At the Olympics, the United States Women’s Hockey Team defeated Sweden 5-0 to advance to the gold medal game. Their dominance was so obvious that it got the attention of Sweden’s Ulf Lundberg, per Matt Porter of The Boston Globe. Overall, he compared the women’s team to that of NHL players. Lundberg has been the […]

Canadian hockey legend Marie-Philip Poulin is back in full swing after returning from her recent two-game absence, making it clear that a right knee injury isn’t enough to slow her down. Poulin set a new career mark on Monday and now stands alone as the player with the most goals in women’s Olympic hockey history. […]

The US women’s hockey team has been breezing through the group stage of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, and it has earned its place in history as a result. After the squad’s latest win over Sweden, the US set the record for the longest shutout streak in women’s Olympic history. Team USA has collectively outscored its […]