Olympic gold winner dismisses athletes' negative comments on representing US: 'I think we're the best country'
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Edmonton Oilers announce hiring of Mike Babcock as new head coach
The Edmonton Oilers have brought Mike Babcock out of retirement as the NHL team's new head coach.
Speed skating moves to Netherlands, Lyon to host ice sports in 2030 Winter Games
June 23 : Speed skating is set for a move to the Netherlands in the 2030 Winter Olympics, after the IOC's executive board approved a venue plan for the Games to be hosted in the French Alps, with several ice sports also moving from Nice to Lyon.
Keith Tkachuk makes Hall of Fame after sons become teammates - ESPN
A day after he learned his sons would become teammates in the NHL, Keith Tkachuk was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.
Swiss government throws weight behind 2038 Winter Olympics bid
ZURICH, June 22 : Switzerland's government on Monday formally backed a bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2038, clearing another hurdle for the games to return to the Alpine country for the first time since 1948.
Simone Biles reveals near-death experience: 'Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card this week'
US Olympian Medalist McKayla Skinner opened up on the war of words with Simone Biles her former teammates ahead of the 2024 Olympics, and why she joined the "Save Women's Sports" movement
NHL will give All-Star Game international flavor in 2027 - ESPN
RALEIGH, N.C. — The NHL All-Star Weekend will have an international hockey flavor after the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and the Winter Olympics.
Why Montreal's playoff energy is like no other
Almost everyone appears to agree that the Montreal Canadiens fans are the loudest and rowdiest of any team in the National Hockey League. And the "Habs fever" is only intensifying as the team pursues a second round battle in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Italian studio Balich to stage 'challenging' World Cup ceremonies
MILAN, May 14 : Italy may be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the pitch but it will still leave its mark, with Milan-based Balich Wonder Studio (BWS) directing - for the first time - interconnected opening ceremonies across three countries.