Georgia Tech hired Troy's Scott Cross as head coach, the program announced Friday.  The Yellow Ja...

<p>Georgia Tech hired Troy's Scott Cross as head coach, the program announced Friday.</p><p>The Yellow Jackets and Cross agreed to a five-year contract, a source told <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48257038/sources-georgia-tech-closing-troy-scott-cross-coach">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.</p><p>Cross succeeds Damon Stoudamire, who was fired earlier in March after failing to lead Georgia Tech to an NCAA Tournament berth for a third consecutive season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Coach Cross is a proven winner with 350 career victories and seven conference championships on his resume," Georgia Tech athletic director Ryan Alpert <a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/cross-named-georgia-tech-mens-basketball-head-coach/">said</a> in a statement Friday. </p><p>"His combination of experience, success and development of student-athletes, both on and off the court, makes him the perfect person to carry on the proud tradition of Georgia Tech men's basketball."</p><p>The 51-year-old Cross led Troy to consecutive March Madness appearances and back-to-back Sun Belt regular-season championships. Troy lost its opening-round matchup to Nebraska 76-47 on Thursday. Before his seven seasons with the Trojans, Cross spent 12 years as head coach at UT Arlington.</p><p>Georgia Tech has not advanced past the second round of the NCAA Tournament since appearing in the national title game in 2004.</p>

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 19: Head coach Scott Cross of the Troy Trojans reacts against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 19, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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The NBA's board of governors meetings March 24-25 will vote on whether to explore adding expansio...

<p>The NBA's board of governors meetings March 24-25 will vote on whether to explore adding expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle that would aim to start play in the 2028-29 season, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48221805/sources-nba-set-1st-vote-las-vegas-seattle-expansion">Shams Charania of ESPN</a>.</p><p>Twenty-three of 30 owners must vote in favor of expansion to proceed.</p><p>If that's approved, the league would eventually open a bidding process for the new franchises. The board of governors would later vote again on whether to finalize the transactions and expand the league from 30 to 32 teams.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The market to own an expansion team in either Las Vegas or Seattle is expected to be robust, with bids reportedly expected to come in at $7 billion-$10 billion.</p><p>In the last decade, Las Vegas has become a hub for professional sports franchises, welcoming the NHL's expansion Golden Knights in 2017, the WNBA's relocated Aces in 2018, and the NFL's relocated Raiders in 2020.</p><p>Seattle has been without an NBA franchise since the SuperSonics moved and became the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2008-09 season. The city added the Kraken, an NHL expansion franchise, in 2021. Climate Pledge Arena is the current home of the Kraken as well as the WNBA's Seattle Storm and the PWHL's Seattle Torrent.</p>

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 14: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a press conference during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement.

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<p>Miami Heat center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53731" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53731">Bam Adebayo</a> scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, surpassing Kobe Bryant to claim the second-highest point total in a single game in NBA history.</p><p>Only Wilt Chamberlain has ever scored more in one game, recording 100 points in 1962.</p><p>The Heat toppled the Wizards 150-129.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">83 POINTS FOR BAM ADEBAYO.<br><br>THE SECOND-MOST EVER.<br><br>Wilt: 100<br>Bam: 83<br>Kobe: 81 <a href="https://t.co/5AxI6j8m35">pic.twitter.com/5AxI6j8m35</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/2031554188337979593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Adebayo shot 20-for-43 from the field and 7-for-22 from deep in the historic performance. He also went 36-for-43 from the free-throw line while adding nine rebounds and three assists over 42 minutes.</p><p>"An absolutely surreal night," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48168997/bam-adebayo-scores-83-second-most-points-nba-history">ESPN</a>. </p><p>Bryant became just the second player in NBA history to reach the 80-point mark in a contest, notching 81 on Jan. 22, 2006.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Points</th>
<th>Year</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Wilt Chamberlain</td>
<td>Warriors</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>1962</td>
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<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Bam Adebayo</td>
<td>Heat</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>2026</td>
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<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Kobe Bryant</td>
<td>Lakers</td>
<td>81</td>
<td>2006</td>
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<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Wilt Chamberlain</td>
<td>Warriors</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>1961</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T5</td>
<td>Wilt Chamberlain</td>
<td>Warriors</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>1962</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T5</td>
<td>Wilt Chamberlain</td>
<td>Warriors</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>1962</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T5</td>
<td>David Thompson</td>
<td>Nuggets</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>1978</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T5</td>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
<td>Mavericks</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Wilt Chamberlain</td>
<td>Warriors</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>1962</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T10</td>
<td>Elgin Baylor</td>
<td>Lakers</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>1960</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T10</td>
<td>David Robinson</td>
<td>Spurs</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T10</td>
<td>Donovan Mitchell</td>
<td>Cavaliers</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T10</td>
<td>Damian Lillard</td>
<td>Blazers</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>2023</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The previous Heat franchise record for most points in a single game was held by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a>, who scored 61 against the Charlotte Bobcats on March 3, 2014.</p><p>"Welp won't have the highest career high in the house anymore," four-time WNBA MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/41039" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/41039">A'ja Wilson</a> and Adebayo's girlfriend posted on social media.</p><p>Adebayo's previous career high was 41, which he managed to best in the first half of Tuesday's win.</p>

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 10: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat poses for a photo holding up a sign after scoring 83 points in game breaking Kobe Bryant's Record of 81 points after the game against the Washington Wizards on March 10, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the NHL trade deadline as sellers for the first time in many years, and general manager Brad Treliving is holding himself accountable for the direction that the team is headed.</p><p>"I'll take responsibility," Treliving told media, including <a href="https://x.com/Sportsnet/status/2030043883929817443?s=20">Sportsnet</a>, following Friday's deadline. "We met earlier in the year - through about the 20-game mark - where we got off to a slow start. The failures here start with me. And once we get through the end of the season, there'll be all sorts of evaluation. But to start parsing through it right now ... we've got games to play."</p><p>The Leafs are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign. Toronto, which is 27-25-11 with 65 points, currently sits seventh in the Atlantic Division and eight points back of the final wild-card spot.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Leafs wound up shipping out three forwards ahead of the deadline and acquired a handful of draft picks in exchange.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>2027 2nd-round pick*</td>
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</table></div></figure><p><em>* conditional picks</em></p><p>"I know there's lots of speculation and all sorts of things out there," Treliving <a href="https://x.com/Sportsnet/status/2030044521963147649?s=20">added</a>. "The market speaks. At the end of the day, we were trying to be as active as we could to obtain and acquire as many young assets as we could, and we were able to do what we were able to do."</p><p>Treliving, whom the Leafs hired in May 2023, is in his third season as general manager.</p>

TORONTO, ON - September 17 Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving chats to the media with Head Coach Craig Berube to the left. The Toronto Maple Leafs held a media availability prior to to their first skate of the season tomorrow at their practice facility at the Ford Performance Centre. September 17 2025 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star

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<p>Washington Capitals captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1280" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1280">Alex Ovechkin</a> is upset to see longtime teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1445" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1445">John Carlson</a> get traded away.</p><p>"It's obviously a sad day," Ovechkin said during Friday's practice. "Probably the toughest day in my career. ... It's sad."</p><p>Carlson's 17-season tenure with the Capitals came to an abrupt end early Friday morning when the team <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3481703" href="https://thescore.com/news/3481703">traded</a> the star defenseman to the Anaheim Ducks. The right-hander was shipped out for a conditional first-rounder and a third-round pick.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Carlson debuted with the Capitals during the 2009-10 season as Ovechkin, who was named captain that year, was in the midst of his fifth campaign in the NHL. Both players were instrumental in the team's 2017-18 Stanley Cup victory.</p><p>The 36-year-old ends his Capitals career with 166 goals and 605 assists over 1,143 games. He's the franchise leader in goals, assists, points, and games played by a defenseman.</p>

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 31: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals speaks with John Carlson #74 during the second period of the game against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena on October 31, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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<p>The 2026 Major League Baseball season is nearly upon us, and <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects">MLB Pipeline</a>, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47684202/top-100-mlb-prospects-2026-kiley-mcdaniel-konnor-griffin-kevin-mcgonigle-jesus-made">ESPN</a>, <a href="https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2026-top-100-prospects/">Baseball America</a>, and <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-top-100-prospects/">FanGraphs</a> have each released their top 100 prospect lists. Here's what you need to know.</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin is the consensus No. 1, topping all four lists. Griffin, the No. 9 pick in the 2024 draft, hit 21 homers and stole 65 bases in 122 games across three minor-league levels last year while flaunting elite defense at shortstop.</p><p>In total, 133 different players appeared on at least one of the lists. The Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians led the way with eight prospects each. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros were the only team without a single representative.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>However, if we narrow the field to the top 100 of those 133, the Brewers stand alone with seven prospects, while the San Diego Padres join the Astros in getting shut out.</p><p>By evenly weighting all four lists and combining them, we can establish a composite top 100. Here's how it looks, including a note beside each player indicating their highest and lowest appearances on any list.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Top 100 MLB Prospects" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-3DloR" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/3DloR/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="4772" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure>

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Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will fight for the vacant light heavyweight championship at UFC ...

<p>Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will fight for the vacant light heavyweight championship at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, Dana White announced Friday.</p><p>Alex Pereira is vacating his light heavyweight title, allowing Prochazka and Ulberg to compete for the belt.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This card is VIOLENT! 🤯<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC327?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UFC327</a> card is LOCKED IN for Miami!<br><br>[ LIVE SAT APR 11 on <a href="https://twitter.com/paramountplus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParamountPlus</a> ] <a href="https://t.co/gPcAkCyzJ2">pic.twitter.com/gPcAkCyzJ2</a></p>— UFC (@ufc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ufc/status/2027596654967500807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Joshua Van will also be tasked with defending his flyweight championship belt against Tatsuro Taira in the co-main event.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The card's other notable fights include Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit with Patricio Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico and Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics on the prelims.</p><p>Prochazka, 33, previously held the light heavyweight belt after beating Glover Teixera at UFC 275. The Czech fighter later had to vacate the belt and failed to win it back from Pereira on two separate occasions. </p><p>Since his most recent loss to Pereira, Prochazka has rattled off two straight wins, knocking out Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.</p><p>Ulberg, 35, is 14-1-0 for his career and is riding a nine-fight win streak that includes five KOs and a submission.</p><p>Pereira vacating his 205-pound division belt will only ramp up speculation that the 38-year-old Brazilian is looking to move up to heavyweight and become the first three-division champ in UFC history. He is also a former middleweight titleholder.</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Jiri Prochazka of the Czech Republic prepares to enter the Octagon before his light heavyweight fight against Khalil Rountree Jr. during the UFC 320 event at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<p>Czechia men's hockey coach Radim Rulik had a somewhat ironic criticism of the officiating after his team's 4-3 overtime loss to Canada at the Milan Cortina Games.</p><p>"The referees really worry me. ... After every game, we send them two or three clips where they confirm that the opponent should have been penalized," Rulik said following Wednesday's quarterfinal defeat, according to <a href="https://x.com/RonoAnalyst/status/2024208209850794302?s=20">RonoAnalyst</a>. "I don't understand it. I just don't get it. I feel like everyone is afraid to call anything against Canada. We were basically playing against six players."</p><p>However, Czechia had too many men on the ice when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/2121" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/2121">Ondrej Palat</a> scored a late go-ahead goal that nearly led to an upset of the heavily favored Canadians. The infraction wasn't called.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">There were EIGHT (!!!) Czech players on the ice when they score the go-ahead goal in the third period vs. Canada 😳 <a href="https://t.co/RNglz2kIYK">pic.twitter.com/RNglz2kIYK</a></p>— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/2024212008246399070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"In this respect, it's not a fair tournament. ... The guys deserved a top-level performance from the referees," Rulik continued. "They always admit afterward that we were right, but nothing ever changes. We should have had power plays against Canada. But they were afraid (<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/4122" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/4122">David Pastrnak</a>) or (<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/6484" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/6484">Martin Necas</a>) would score another power-play goal."</p><p>The referees called five penalties during the game, with Czechia serving three minors and Canada getting called for two. Pastrnak gave Czechia its first lead of the game with a power-play goal late in the first period. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/3002" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/3002">Nathan MacKinnon</a> equalized with the man advantage midway through the second.</p>

18 February 2026, Italy, Mailand: Olympia, Olympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026, ice hockey, Olympia, Canada - Czech Republic, final round, quarter-finals, coach Radim Rulik (Czech Republic) follows the action. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa

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<p>Finland avoided a massive upset, rallying past Switzerland 3-2 in overtime during its quarterfinal game of the men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday.</p><p>Finnish defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/6612" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/6612">Miro Heiskanen</a> scored the equalizer with 1:12 remaining in the third period. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/5569" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/5569">Artturi Lehkonen</a> cashed in the OT winner on a breakaway for the defending Olympic champions.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/5681" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/5681">Sebastian Aho</a> also scored for Finland.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Finnish goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/4571" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/4571">Juuse Saros</a> settled in after a rough start to make 21 saves.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/17348" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/17348">Damien Riat</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/1826" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/1826">Nino Niederreiter</a> found twine for Switzerland.</p><p>Finland will face top-seeded Canada in the semis if the Americans beat Sweden. If the Swedes upset the U.S., Finland would face Slovakia.</p>

Finland's #62 Artturi Lehkonen (C) celebrates with teammate Finland's #15 Anton Lundell after scoring his team's third goal in overtime during the men's play-off quarter-final ice hockey match between Finland and Switzerland at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, on February 18, 2026.

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<p>Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won a 10th gold medal Wednesday, crossing the line first in the men's cross-country team sprint at the Milan Cortina Games.</p><p>Klaebo, 29, joins American swimming legend Michael Phelps as the only Olympians to reach double-digit gold medals. Phelps claimed 23 golds during his storied career.</p><p>The Norwegian team of Klaebo and Einar Hedegart crossed the line 1.4 seconds ahead of the American duo of Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher, who claimed silver. Italy's Elia Barp and Federico Pellegrino won bronze.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"It's obviously very satisfying to make this happen," Klaebo said, according to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3480920" href="https://thescore.com/news/3480920">The Associated Press</a>. "The team sprint is one of the most fun events, but also one of the hardest."</p><p>Klaebo had already set the all-time record for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3479308" href="https://thescore.com/news/3479308">most gold medals in the Winter Olympics</a>. The Norwegian hasn't lost an event he's entered during the 2026 Games, adding five golds to his resume.</p><p>He still has the men's 50-kilometer mass start to come on his itinerary Saturday.</p>

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo celebrates after crossing the finish line for Norway to win gold during the men's team cross country free sprint final event of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Lago di Tesero (Val di Fiemme), on February 18, 2026.

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<p>The Canadian men's curling team qualified for the semifinals at the Milan Cortina Games as the Brad Jacobs-led side beat Great Britain 9-5 on Tuesday.</p><p>Canada scored three in the seventh and then proceeded to steal one in each of the next two ends before Bruce Mouat's team conceded prior to the 10th.</p><p>Canada sits in second place during round-robin play at 6-1, behind only Switzerland, which has a perfect 7-0 record. Team Jacobs has two round-robin matches remaining - one against Italy and another versus Norway - which may influence seeding.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Canadian men's team was part of a controversy early in the Olympics, as the Swedish team <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3480529" href="https://thescore.com/news/3480529">accused</a> Jacobs' third/vice skip, Marc Kennedy, of double-touching stones. Team Sweden, the defending Olympic men's champions, has since been eliminated from playoff contention.</p><p>Jacobs and Kennedy are part of a four-man team with Ben Hebert as well as Brett Gallant, who competed in mixed doubles curling with his partner, Jocelyn Peterman. The pair finished fifth, outside of a playoff spot.</p><p>The men's semifinals are scheduled for Thursday at 1:05 p.m. ET.</p><p>Four of the 10 teams will move on to the playoffs following round-robin play. Norway and Italy currently sit third and fourth, respectively, with 4-3 records. Norway holds the tiebreaker over the host after beating Italy earlier in the tournament.</p><p>The bronze-medal game is set for Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET, while the championship will be decided Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET.</p>

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Brad Jacobs, Ben Hebert and Brett Gallant of Team Canada compete during Men's Round Robin between Team Canada and Team Great Britain on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on February 17, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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<p>Canada claimed its third gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games on Tuesday, winning the women's team pursuit speedskating final over the Netherlands.</p><p>The Canadian team is comprised of Isabelle Weidemann, Valerie Maltais, and Ivanie Blondin. Beatrice Lamarche served as an extra.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We did it. It’s so wild.”🥹🥇 <a href="https://t.co/uRXnUuYiNP">pic.twitter.com/uRXnUuYiNP</a></p>— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/2023852252751130906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Weidemann, Maltais, and Blondin defended the Olympic title they claimed at Beijing 2022. This is the first time the reigning women's team pursuit champs have successfully defended their Olympic gold medal since Germany managed the feat in 2006.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>This is the second medal of the 2026 Games for Maltais after she won bronze in the 3,000 meters.</p><p>Maltais and Blondin are also considered top medal contenders in Saturday's mass start.</p><p>The Dutch team, which was wildly successful on the world championships circuit heading into the Olympics, finished just under one second slower than the Canadians in the gold-medal race.</p><p>It's Canada's third gold of the 2026 Games. Canada has now captured gold on three consecutive days with Mikael Kingsbury winning men's dual moguls Sunday and Megan Oldham winning women's freestyle skiing big air Monday.</p><p>Japan beat the United States to capture bronze in the speedskating team pursuit. Canada beat the U.S. by more than four seconds to clinch its spot in the gold-medal race.</p>

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Isabelle Weidemann, Valerie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin of Team Canada compete in the semi-final of the Speed Skating Women's Team Pursuit on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Speed Skating Stadium on February 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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Canadian Megan Oldham beat out skiing superstar Eileen Gu for the gold medal in the women's big a...

<p>Canadian Megan Oldham beat out skiing superstar Eileen Gu for the gold medal in the women's big air final Monday at the Milan Cortina Games.</p><p>The result marks Oldham's second medal of the 2026 Olympics after she claimed bronze in women's slopestyle.</p><p><em>For viewers in Canada only:</em></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The weather couldn't stop Megan Oldham from skiing her way to gold🥇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedalMoments?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MedalMoments</a> presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/BRPglobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BRPglobal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BRPHeartbeat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRPHeartbeat</a> <a href="https://t.co/DoOhV4l2Ks">pic.twitter.com/DoOhV4l2Ks</a></p>— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/2023509920717639976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Gu, who competes for China, won silver. The California native was attempting to defend her gold medal from the 2022 Beijing Olympics in the event. This is Gu's second silver of the Milan Cortina Olympics, after placing second in women's freestyle skiing slopestyle.</p><p>The 22-year-old became the first freestyle skier to win three medals at a single Olympics, winning gold in halfpipe and silver in slopestyle at the 2022 Beijing Games.</p><p>Oldham, 24, posted a combined score of 180.75 on two jumps, while Gu scored 179.</p><p>Flora Tabanelli won bronze for Italy as the host country picked up its 23rd medal of the Games. Italy has already set a record for its most medals in a single Winter Olympics.</p><p>Monday's big air finale was delayed by over an hour due to a snowstorm.</p><p>Oldham joins <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3479268" href="https://thescore.com/news/3479268">Mikael Kingsbury</a> as the only Canadians to win gold at these Olympics. Kingsbury earned Canada's first gold Sunday morning in the Olympic debut of men's dual moguls. Canada now has 11 medals.</p>

(From L) Silver medallist China's Gu Ailing Eileen, gold medallist Canada's Megan Oldham and bronze medallist Italy's Flora Tabanelli take a selfie on the podium after the freestyle skiing women's freeski big air final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park, in Livigno (Valtellina), on February 16, 2026.

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Canada's first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games belongs to the King.  Mikael Kingsbury won m...

<p>Canada's first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games belongs to the King.</p><p>Mikael Kingsbury won men's dual moguls Sunday to give his country its first trip to the top of a 2026 Winter Olympic podium on Day 9 of competition.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">O Canada plays for the first time at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanoCortina2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanoCortina2026</a> 🇨🇦🥇 <a href="https://t.co/eCdKvtU1uD">pic.twitter.com/eCdKvtU1uD</a></p>— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/2022994260773998829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Kingsbury already became the most decorated men's freestyle skier in Olympic history by winning silver in men's moguls earlier in the Games. This is the fifth medal and second gold of his storied career.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I read a lot of things online about Canada being cursed at these Olympics, so I really wanted (this win)," Kingsbury told <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/freestyle-skiing/olympic-men-dual-moguls-final-mikael-kingsbury-milano-cortina-february-15-9.7090897">CBC Sports</a>. " ... Maybe if I can give an uplift for my team and get that first gold medal out of the way, many more will follow, but I'm extremely proud of the way I managed my day.”</p><p>The 33-year-old served as one of Canada's flag bearers in the opening ceremonies ahead of what will likely be his final Winter Olympics.</p><p>Canada now has nine medals at the 2026 Games with three silvers and five bronzes.</p><p>Kingsbury previously won gold in men's moguls at the 2018 PyeongChang Games while racking up silvers in the same event in 2014, 2022, and 2026.</p><p>Japan's Ikuma Horishima captured silver while Matt Graham of Australia rounded out the podium with bronze.</p><p>Dual moguls was making its Olympic debut. Two competitors race down parallel moguls courses while judges also score them on turns and air.</p>

Canada's Mikael Kingsbury celebrates winning gold in the Men's Freestyle Skiing Dual Moguls Big Final at the Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park, on day nine of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy. Picture date: Sunday February 15, 2026.

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Canada claimed another silver medal Thursday at the Milan Cortina Games as Eliot Grondin finished...

<p>Canada claimed another silver medal Thursday at the Milan Cortina Games as Eliot Grondin finished second in men's snowboard cross.</p><p>Grondin finished three-hundredths of a second behind Austrian racer Alessandro Haemmerle, who defended his gold medal from the 2022 Beijing Olympics.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHAT A RACE 😱<br><br>Canada’s Éliot Grondin wins silver in photo finish at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilanoCortina2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilanoCortina2026</a> 🇨🇦🥈<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedalMoments?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MedalMoments</a> presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/BRPglobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BRPglobal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BRPHeartbeat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRPHeartbeat</a> <a href="https://t.co/P9hQG96QI6">pic.twitter.com/P9hQG96QI6</a></p>— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/2021967588666864032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>It was a photo finish between the duo four years ago as well, with Haemmerle besting Grondin by 0.02 seconds in Beijing.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Austrian Jakob Dusek beat out France's Aidan Chollet for bronze.</p><p>The event marked Grondin's third Olympic medal, as he also captured a bronze in the mixed team snowboard cross event during the 2022 Games.</p><p>Canada now sits at six medals in the 2026 Olympics, with three silvers and a trio of bronzes. The country is still seeking its first gold.</p>

LIVIGNO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: Alessandro Haemmerle of Team Austria leads the field against Eliot Grondin of Team Canada, Aidan Chollet of Team France and Jakob Dusek of Team Austria during the Men's Snowboard Cross Big Final on day six of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Snow Park on February 12, 2026 in Livigno, Italy.

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Canadian Mikael Kingsbury won silver in freestyle skiing men's moguls Thursday at the Milan Corti...

<p>Canadian Mikael Kingsbury won silver in freestyle skiing men's moguls Thursday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.</p><p>Kingsbury, one of Canada's flag bearers during the opening ceremonies, placed second to Australian Cooper Woods on a tiebreak.</p><p>Both Kingsbury and Woods were given scores of 83.71 by the judges on their final runs. The tiebreak is turns score, which favored Woods 48.40-47.70.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mikaël Kingsbury is the first freestyle skier in HISTORY to win 4 Olympic medals 🥈🇨🇦<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedalMoments?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MedalMoments</a> presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/BRPglobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BRPglobal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BRPHeartbeat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRPHeartbeat</a> <a href="https://t.co/aXuT4MJMZV">pic.twitter.com/aXuT4MJMZV</a></p>— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/2021935607711227974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Kingsbury was the second-last run of the day, followed by Woods in a dramatic finish.</p><p>The 33-year-old Kingsbury is adding another silver to his career Olympic medals tally that now includes a trio of second-place finishes as well as a gold from the 2018 PyeongChang Games.</p><p>Kingsbury is the first freestyle skier ever to win four Olympic medals. He'll have a chance to make it five when dual moguls makes its Olympic debut Sunday morning.</p><p>Fellow Canadian Julien Veil finished sixth in the event.</p><p>Japan's Ikuma Horishima rounded out the podium by claiming bronze.</p>

LIVIGNO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: Silver medalist Mikael Kingsbury of Team Canada celebrates on the podium after the Men's Freestyle Skiing Moguls Final 2 on day six of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Air Park on February 12, 2026 in Livigno, Italy.

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The Canadian speedskating team of Kim Boutin, William Dandjinou, Felix Roussel, and Courtney Sara...

<p>The Canadian speedskating team of Kim Boutin, William Dandjinou, Felix Roussel, and Courtney Sarault won silver in the mixed relay short track event Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Silver start for Canada's short track speed skaters 🇨🇦🥈<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MedalMoments?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MedalMoments</a> presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/BRPglobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BRPglobal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BRPHeartbeat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRPHeartbeat</a> <a href="https://t.co/lnf3IKdqmQ">pic.twitter.com/lnf3IKdqmQ</a></p>— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/2021207477035974784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Host nation Italy started off its Tuesday claiming another gold while Belgium rounded out the podium in third with bronze.</p><p>This is Boutin's fifth Olympic medal. She is expected to retire following the 2026 Games and now has two silvers and three bronzes in her career.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Steven Dubois and Florence Brunelle were also awarded silver medals for their participation on Canada's mixed relay team in the quarterfinals and semis of the event.</p><p>"It sets the tone. It is nice to have and to share as a team," Dandjinou told <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/short-track-speed-skating/canada-short-track-speed-skating-olympics-mixed-team-relay-february-10-9.7082143">CBC Sports</a>. "Obviously, I wanted more, but I always want more. ... But you can never be sad about a silver medal, especially at this level."</p><p>This is Canada's third medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics so far after winning bronze in both women's freestyle skiing slopestyle (Megan Oldham) and women's 3,000m speedskating (Valerie Maltais).</p><p>Italy leads the 2026 Games thus far with 10 total medals.</p>

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 10: Silver medalists Kim Boutin, Courtney Sarault, William Dandjinou and Felix Roussel of Team Canada celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony after the Short Track Speed Skating Mixed Team Relay on day four of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a> has been named captain of the Canadian men's hockey team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, the organization announced Sunday.</p><p>Edmonton Oilers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> and Colorado Avalanche defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhm/players/8539" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhm/players/8539">Cale Makar</a> will serve as alternates.</p><p>"I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, and it is an honor to be named captain of Canada's men's hockey team, which has so many great players and leaders," Crosby said in a <a href="https://x.com/TeamCanada/status/2020513112664006682">statement</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Crosby also captained Canada's victorious 4 Nations Face-Off squad last year. This will be the fourth consecutive best-on-best international tournament in which the 38-year-old has worn the "C" for his country.</p><p>However, the Pittsburgh Penguins superstar hasn't acted as Canada's captain in the Olympics since Sochi 2014, the last year NHL players were permitted to compete at the Winter Games. </p><p>He led that team to gold, and also played for the 2010 squad in Vancouver, scoring the golden goal against the United States.</p><p>Crosby is in the midst of his 21st NHL season, all with the Penguins. He has 27 goals and 32 assists for 59 points through 56 games. The three-time Cup winner surpassed Mario Lemieux in career points earlier this year to become the all-time franchise leader.</p><p>McDavid and Makar were alternates in last year's 4 Nations Face-Off as well.</p><p>The 29-year-old McDavid is a three-time Hart Trophy winner and leads the NHL this season with 96 points in 58 games played.</p><p>Makar, 27, is a two-time Norris Trophy winner as the league's best defenseman. He has 15 goals and 42 assists for the NHL-leading Avalanche.</p><p>Canada opens its tournament in Italy on Feb. 12 against Czechia.</p>

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 20: Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada high-fives his teammates following a Team Canada goal during the first period of the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game between Team Canada and Team United States at TD Garden on February 20, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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<p><em>Here are the best storylines from Day 1 of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, told through pictures.</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820975/cropped_GettyImages-2259774507.jpg?ts=1770489247" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820975/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259774507.jpg?ts=1770489247 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820975/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259774507.jpg?ts=1770489247 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820975/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259774507.jpg?ts=1770489247 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820975/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259774507.jpg?ts=1770489247 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820975/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259774507.jpg?ts=1770489247 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Francesca Lollobrigida screeches around the Milano Speed Skating Stadium to post an Olympic-record time in the women's 3,000m and capture Italy's first gold medal of the Games. That's a pretty iconic way to celebrate your 35th birthday.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820942/cropped_GettyImages-2259758095.jpg?ts=1770473529" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820942/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259758095.jpg?ts=1770473529 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820942/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259758095.jpg?ts=1770473529 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820942/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259758095.jpg?ts=1770473529 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820942/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259758095.jpg?ts=1770473529 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820942/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259758095.jpg?ts=1770473529 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland bombs down the slopes at Stelvio Alpine Skiing Centre in Bormio to secure the first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Italy's Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris won silver and bronze, respectively, to round out the podium and give the host country something to be proud of early.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820938/cropped_GettyImages-2259752244.jpg?ts=1770472463" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820938/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259752244.jpg?ts=1770472463 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820938/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259752244.jpg?ts=1770472463 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820938/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259752244.jpg?ts=1770472463 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820938/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259752244.jpg?ts=1770472463 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820938/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259752244.jpg?ts=1770472463 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">JAVIER SORIANO / AFP / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Sweden's Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson embrace at the finish line of the women's 10km + 10km skiathlon after winning gold and silver, respectively. Karlsson grabbed a Swedish flag from a spectator prior to crossing the line, finishing 51 seconds ahead of the competition.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820992/cropped_GettyImages-2259801744.jpg?ts=1770499263" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820992/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259801744.jpg?ts=1770499263 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820992/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259801744.jpg?ts=1770499263 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820992/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259801744.jpg?ts=1770499263 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820992/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259801744.jpg?ts=1770499263 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820992/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259801744.jpg?ts=1770499263 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Norway's Anna Odine Stroem sails to victory in women's normal hill ski jumping. The Norwegians finished the first day tied for the medal lead with host Italy and Sweden. The countries each have three medals: a gold, a silver, and a bronze.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820995/cropped_GettyImages-2259798948.jpg?ts=1770500005" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820995/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259798948.jpg?ts=1770500005 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820995/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259798948.jpg?ts=1770500005 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820995/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259798948.jpg?ts=1770500005 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820995/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259798948.jpg?ts=1770500005 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820995/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259798948.jpg?ts=1770500005 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">picture alliance / picture alliance / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Japan's Kira Kimura sends it in men's snowboard big air en route to gold. He was joined on the podium by countryman Ryota Kimata, who claimed silver.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820986/cropped_GettyImages-2260426000.jpg?ts=1770497057" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820986/w220xh124_GettyImages-2260426000.jpg?ts=1770497057 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820986/w320xh180_GettyImages-2260426000.jpg?ts=1770497057 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820986/w640xh360_GettyImages-2260426000.jpg?ts=1770497057 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820986/w768xh432_GettyImages-2260426000.jpg?ts=1770497057 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820986/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2260426000.jpg?ts=1770497057 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Tim Clayton / Corbis Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Ilia Malinin pulls off a backflip as part of his short program for the team event in figure skating. His second-place finish added nine points to the Americans' tally, securing a spot in the final round.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820940/cropped_GettyImages-2260361971.jpg?ts=1770473158" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820940/w220xh124_GettyImages-2260361971.jpg?ts=1770473158 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820940/w320xh180_GettyImages-2260361971.jpg?ts=1770473158 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820940/w640xh360_GettyImages-2260361971.jpg?ts=1770473158 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820940/w768xh432_GettyImages-2260361971.jpg?ts=1770473158 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820940/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2260361971.jpg?ts=1770473158 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Ian MacNicol / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Eileen Gu goes aerial during women's freestyle skiing slopestyle qualification. The American-born Chinese star overcame a fall during her first run to qualify for Monday's finals.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820976/cropped_GettyImages-2259763025.jpg?ts=1770489728" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820976/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259763025.jpg?ts=1770489728 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820976/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259763025.jpg?ts=1770489728 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820976/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259763025.jpg?ts=1770489728 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820976/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259763025.jpg?ts=1770489728 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820976/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259763025.jpg?ts=1770489728 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Christophe Pallot/Agence Zoom / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>For the second consecutive day, Lindsey Vonn completed a successful training run despite rupturing her left ACL last week. The 41-year-old American will pursue a fourth Olympic medal during Sunday morning's race.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820985/cropped_GettyImages-2259781997.jpg?ts=1770496709" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820985/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259781997.jpg?ts=1770496709 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820985/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259781997.jpg?ts=1770496709 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820985/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259781997.jpg?ts=1770496709 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820985/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259781997.jpg?ts=1770496709 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820985/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259781997.jpg?ts=1770496709 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">ALEXANDER NEMENOV / AFP / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Hilary Knight scores midway through the second period against Finland for her 14th career Olympic goal, tying the all-time Team USA record. With one more, the Seattle Torrent forward will surpass Natalie Darwitz and Katie King-Crowley.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820937/cropped_GettyImages-2260369864.jpg?ts=1770471758" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820937/w220xh124_GettyImages-2260369864.jpg?ts=1770471758 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820937/w320xh180_GettyImages-2260369864.jpg?ts=1770471758 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820937/w640xh360_GettyImages-2260369864.jpg?ts=1770471758 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820937/w768xh432_GettyImages-2260369864.jpg?ts=1770471758 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820937/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2260369864.jpg?ts=1770471758 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Adam Pretty / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Miro Tabanelli of Italy competes in men's freestyle skiing slopestyle qualification at Livigno Snow Park. It's the Alps that deserve a medal here though.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820974/cropped_GettyImages-2260409999.jpg?ts=1770488156" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820974/w220xh124_GettyImages-2260409999.jpg?ts=1770488156 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820974/w320xh180_GettyImages-2260409999.jpg?ts=1770488156 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820974/w640xh360_GettyImages-2260409999.jpg?ts=1770488156 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820974/w768xh432_GettyImages-2260409999.jpg?ts=1770488156 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820974/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2260409999.jpg?ts=1770488156 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Al Bello / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>American Matthew Greiner participates in the second run of luge training. The medals for men's singles luge will be awarded Sunday.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820993/cropped_GettyImages-2260426385.jpg?ts=1770499459" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820993/w220xh124_GettyImages-2260426385.jpg?ts=1770499459 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820993/w320xh180_GettyImages-2260426385.jpg?ts=1770499459 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820993/w640xh360_GettyImages-2260426385.jpg?ts=1770499459 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820993/w768xh432_GettyImages-2260426385.jpg?ts=1770499459 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820993/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2260426385.jpg?ts=1770499459 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Natalie Spooner watches a puck sail above the net against Switzerland in Canada's hockey opener. The reigning Olympic champs had their tournament start delayed by Finland's stomach virus. Spooner went on to score the opening goal of the game, a decisive 4-0 victory.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820980/cropped_GettyImages-2259799003.jpg?ts=1770492358" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820980/w220xh124_GettyImages-2259799003.jpg?ts=1770492358 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820980/w320xh180_GettyImages-2259799003.jpg?ts=1770492358 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820980/w640xh360_GettyImages-2259799003.jpg?ts=1770492358 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820980/w768xh432_GettyImages-2259799003.jpg?ts=1770492358 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820980/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2259799003.jpg?ts=1770492358 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">WANG ZHAO / AFP / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Canada's Stephen Gogolev performs in the men's short program for the team event in figure skating. The 21-year-old finished third behind Malinin and Japanese breakout star Yuma Kagiyama. Medals for the event will be awarded after the final Sunday.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

VAL DI FIEMME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 7: (l-r) Silver medalist Ebba Andersson of Sweden, Gold medalist Frida Karlsson of Sweden competing during the Women's 10km + 10km Skiathlon on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium on February 7, 2026 in Val di Fiemme, Italy.

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<p>The Canadian women's hockey team beat Switzerland 4-0 in its Olympic opener at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Saturday.</p><p>The defending Olympic champs had the beginning of their tournament delayed when Finland couldn't play Thursday due to a stomach virus.</p><p>Finland lost its opener against Team USA earlier Saturday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>While Canada won handily and outshot its opponent 55-6, the hockey powerhouse had trouble getting on the board.</p><p>Natalie Spooner, playing in her fourth Olympics, eventually opened the scoring midway through the second period.</p><p>Canada's 1-0 lead persisted until the third period when Sarah Fillier added some insurance.</p><p>Brianne Jenner contributed a power-play goal, and Daryl Watts tacked on the final tally in her Olympic debut.</p><p>Swiss goaltender Saskia Maurer was credited with 51 saves in the loss.</p><p>On Monday, Canada is scheduled to play Czechia, which has lost its first two games, including an overtime defeat to the Swiss on Friday.</p>

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 7: Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada scores for 0-1 and celebrates with Natalie Spooner of Canada during the Women's Preliminary Round Group A match between the Switzerland and Canada on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on February 7, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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