U.S. men's hockey dominates Latvia in Olympic opener - ESPN
MILAN — The U.S. goal song — «Free Bird» by Lynyrd Skynyrd — blared seven times over arena speakers Thursday night. Twice, the celebration was short-lived.
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2026 Olympics: Top moments from USA-Latvia men's hockey - ESPN
For the first time since 2014, NHL players from the United States are competing at the Olympic Games.
2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 13 schedule: Milan Cortina events - ESPN
The 2026 Winter Olympics wraps up the week with men's free skate, hockey and more.
Iowa Lakes OF Carter Johnson died in bus crash, police say - ESPN
Carter Johnson, a 19-year-old member of the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team, was identified Thursday as the victim in a bus crash that injured 32 others a day earlier, police said.
North Carolina hoops star Caleb Wilson out with fractured hand - ESPN
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is out with no timetable for return after he suffered a fractured left hand in the 75-66 loss at Miami on Tuesday, the school announced.
Thunder to review Jalen Williams' injury after All-Star break - ESPN
Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break after straining his right hamstring for the second time in less than four weeks, a team spokesperson told ESPN on Thursday.
Nick Castellanos, owed $20 million, released by Phillies - ESPN
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.
Kim falls short in bid to win third straight Olympic gold medal - ESPN
LIVIGNO, Italy — Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.