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๐Ÿ“…February 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics conclude with Team USA winning historic gold medals in men's hockey, while LAFC defeats Inter Miami 3-1 in MLS action.
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U.S. Men's Hockey Wins First Olympic Gold in 46 Years

The United States defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the men's hockey gold medal, marking the first U.S. Olympic men's hockey gold since the 'Miracle on Ice' in 1980Source 4Source 5. Center Jack Hughes scored the golden goal while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves in the victorySource 5.

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U.S. Women's Hockey Also Claims Gold Against Canada

The U.S. women's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime, with Hilary Knight scoring the tying goal with about two minutes remaining in regulationSource 4. The dramatic comeback victory gave the U.S. gold on both the men's and women's sidesSource 4.

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Norway Dominates 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Count

Norway became the first country ever to win at least 18 gold medals at a single Winter Games, finishing with 18 golds and 41 total medalsSource 7. Norwegian athlete Johannes Hoelslag won six gold medals at these Games, the most by any athlete at a single Winter OlympicsSource 7.

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Alysa Liu Wins U.S. Women's Figure Skating Gold

Alysa Liu claimed the United States' first women's figure skating gold medal since 2002, less than four years after retiring from the sportSource 5. Liu performed a free skate to Donna Summer's 'MacArthur Park' with seven triple jumps, earning a score of 150.20Source 5.

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Sweden Wins Women's Cross Country Skiing Championship

Sweden won the gold medal in the women's 50km mass start cross country skiing event at the Milan-Cortina OlympicsSource 4. Norway claimed silver for its 41st medal of the Games, with U.S. competitor Jessie Diggins finishing fifthSource 4.

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Sweden Takes Women's Curling Gold Medal

Sweden defeated Switzerland 6-5 in the women's curling championship final at the 2026 Winter OlympicsSource 4. The U.S. curling team finished fourth in the tournamentSource 4.

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LAFC Defeats Inter Miami 3-1 in MLS Match

Los Angeles FC defeated defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami 3-1 in front of the largest sporting attendance of the weekend globallySource 3. The victory featured a shutout performance by LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who earned his 34th clean sheet in an LAFC uniformSource 3.

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Milan High School Basketball Beats Jac-Cen-Del

Milan defeated Jac-Cen-Del 70-61 in boys basketball, improving to 10-10 overall with Micah Norman scoring 30 points to extend his program record career totalSource 1. The Indians' other contributors included Gabe Riehle with 17 points and Grant Langferman with 13Source 1.

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South Ripley Defeats Greensburg in Basketball

South Ripley rallied over Greensburg 66-52 in boys basketball, with Eli Gilpin leading the Raiders with 30 points including 8 three-pointersSource 1. Blake Gunter added 18 points in the victorySource 1.

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Seattle Mariners Defeat Cincinnati Reds in Spring Training

The Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 14-8 in a Cactus League spring training game played in Goodyear, ArizonaSource 1. The Reds have a scheduled matchup against Kansas City tomorrow in GoodyearSource 1.

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Dallas Mavericks Edge Indiana Pacers in NBA Action

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-130 in NBA action, with Pascale Siakam leading Indiana with 30 pointsSource 1. Andrew Nembhard contributed a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds for the PacersSource 1.