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Team USA defeats Canada to win first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980

Team USA defeats Canada to win first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980

Team USA defeats Canada to win first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980

It wasn’t a Miracle, but 46 years later, the result was the same: Team USA is back atop the men’s hockey world, beating Canada 2–1 in 3-on-3 overtime yesterday to win Olympic gold for the first time since 1980. Here’s how the red, white, and blue claimed the final hardware of the Milano Cortina Games.

February 23, 2026

Team USA sparks comeback to defeat Canada 2–1 for the Olympic gold medal

Team USA sparks comeback to defeat Canada 2–1 for the Olympic gold medal

Team USA sparks comeback to defeat Canada 2–1 for the Olympic gold medal

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish — and yesterday, Team USA women’s hockey embraced the adage, posting a dramatic 2–1 overtime comeback to clinch their third-ever gold medal…all against their archrival Canada, no less. Here’s how the historic dub went down.

February 20, 2026

Figure skater Alysa Liu becomes first American woman to win individual Olympic gold medal in 24 years

Figure skater Alysa Liu becomes first American woman to win individual Olympic gold medal in 24 years

Figure skater Alysa Liu becomes first American woman to win individual Olympic gold medal in 24 years

For the first time in 24 years, an American woman has won individual Olympic figure skating gold: Former retiree Alysa Liu rose to the occasion yesterday, clinching the title with a breathtaking freeskate. Grab some tissues because this story’s inspiring as heck.

February 20, 2026

Team USA is the heavy favorite heading into Milano Cortina Olympics gold medal game

Team USA is the heavy favorite heading into Milano Cortina Olympics gold medal game

Team USA is the heavy favorite heading into Milano Cortina Olympics gold medal game

It’s all hockey, all the time with the Team USA women’s gold medal game against Canada set for today at 1:10 p.m. ET while the boys recover from yesterday’s taxing quarter-final (QF) dub. Channel your inner Herb Brooks — great moments are born from great opportunity, after all.

February 19, 2026

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin aims to end eight-year medal drought

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin aims to end eight-year medal drought

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin aims to end eight-year medal drought

American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest Alpine skier of all time, hasn’t won an Olympic medal since 2018 — and her final chance to reach the podium at these Games is in today’s 7:30 a.m. ET slalom. Drop right in on today’s story as her Olympic journey continues.

February 18, 2026

Norway’s dominating the Milano Cortina Olympics — but why?

Norway’s dominating the Milano Cortina Olympics — but why?

Norway’s dominating the Milano Cortina Olympics — but why?

You’ve probably seen the viral clips of Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klaebo dominating the competition, but did you notice Norway is also running away with the medal count at the Milano Cortina Olympics? The small country with a population of just 5.6M has already racked up a Games–leading 28 medals, and 12 of them are gold. “Winning” the Winter Games is nothing new for the Norwegians, who also boast the all-time Winter Olympic medals record. Let’s discuss the secrets to their success.

February 17, 2026

Everything you need to know about NBA All-Star Weekend

Everything you need to know about NBA All-Star Weekend

Everything you need to know about NBA All-Star Weekend

The fun tips off with tonight’s Rising Stars game, the NBA’s annual showcase of the best young talent...well, most of it. Twenty-one rookies and second-year players were drafted onto three teams coached by league legends Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony. The fourth team features G League players and is helmed by former NBAer Austin Rivers.

February 13, 2026

The weight of expectation: Ilia Malinin goes for gold in today’s men’s free skate

The weight of expectation: Ilia Malinin goes for gold in today’s men’s free skate

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The weight of expectation: Ilia Malinin goes for gold in today’s men’s free skate

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February 13, 2026

Today’s the day — 21-year-old American Ilia Malinin, who leads the men’s individual figure skating competition following Tuesday’s short program, will skate for gold. Much has been made of the self-proclaimed Quad God’s promise, so let’s explore why many folks believe the rising star could become the greatest figure skater of all time.

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February 19, 2026

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Mikaela Shiffrin's unmatched mental strength

Mikaela Shiffrin's unmatched mental strength

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On today’s pod, co-hosts Lauren Tuiskula and Alessandra Puccio honor a true Olympic icon: Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated Alpine skier of all-time and now a three-time Olympic gold medalist after winning yesterday’s slalom. Every Olympian’s journey is unique and Shiffrin’s return to the podium is no exception. Today, we’re going back to the beginning: from her Olympic debut at the 2014 Sochi games to the eight-year medal drought to her 2026 triumph, Shiffrin’s story is not only compelling, but important to share, particularly as it pertains to Olympian mental health.

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Everything you need to know about Team USA men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Team USA men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Team USA men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

As the women’s hockey preliminary round wraps up today, the juggernaut American men are preparing for puck drop on the first Olympic tournament since 2014 to feature NHL players. And with star-studded lineups across the board, nothing is guaranteed…

February 12, 2026

Nordic combined is exclusively a men’s Olympic event — yes, seriously

Nordic combined is exclusively a men’s Olympic event — yes, seriously

Nordic combined is exclusively a men’s Olympic event — yes, seriously

The first of three men’s Nordic combined events is currently underway, but their women counterparts weren’t even invited to the Olympic party. That’s right, Nordic combined’s the only current winter Olympic sport exclusively contested by men. Certainly don’t love that.

February 11, 2026

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Keep your friends close, but your Olympic frenemies closer — we’re breaking down both sides of today’s 2:10 p.m. ET women’s hockey group stage game between tourney favorites and archrivals Team Canada and Team USA.

February 10, 2026

Seattle Seahawks put on defensive masterclass in Super LX win

Seattle Seahawks put on defensive masterclass in Super LX win

Seattle Seahawks put on defensive masterclass in Super LX win

The best course of action in life’s big moments? A return to the classics, like Dunkin’s star-studded Super Bowl commercial and the Seattle Seahawks’ defense-focused gameplan in last night’s 29–13 Vince Lombardi Trophy–clinching win over the New England Patriots. Let’s dig into the deets.

February 09, 2026

The only Super Bowl LX preview you need

The only Super Bowl LX preview you need

The only Super Bowl LX preview you need

The last time the Patriots were underdogs entering the Super Bowl? 2001, the season they won their first-ever title and kicked off a dynastic run that included six Lombardi Trophies. Speaking of, a win today and they’ll break a tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl victories in NFL history.

February 08, 2026

Lindsey Vonn training hard, plans to compete for a medal in Sunday’s downhill race

Lindsey Vonn training hard, plans to compete for a medal in Sunday’s downhill race

Lindsey Vonn training hard, plans to compete for a medal in Sunday’s downhill race

Thought gilded American skier Lindsey Vonn’s comeback was over when she ruptured her ACL last week? Think again. With just two days until Vonn plans to compete for a fourth career Olympic medal, let’s explain the stunning feat she has on deck. Olympians, they’re not like us.

February 05, 2026

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