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Canada vs USA: Expert bets Under 5.5 in Olympic hockey gold showdown
Canada enters as the -122 favorite and the U.S. at +102 to win the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey gold, with the total set at 5.5. SportsLine’s Matt Severance, on a strong run this season, is backing the Under 5.5 and has additional bets highlighted for Sunday’s Canada–USA final in Milan after both teams won their semifinal games.
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Expert picks tilt USA in Milan Olympic hockey semifinal vs Slovakia
USA and Slovakia meet in Friday’s Winter Olympics men’s hockey semifinal in Milan (Unipol Dome) with the U.S. a -750 favorite and Slovakia +520; the over/under is 5.5. SportsLine analyst Matt Severance, riding a 26-12 NHL run, backs both teams to score 1+ goal and has a top bet on which side advances to the gold-medal game, with full picks available on SportsLine.
Eileen Gu: Fame, Fortune, and the Culture War
The article argues that Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born athlete competing for China, is labeled a traitor by JD Vance and others, but the real issue is Gu’s savvy branding and monetization—she’s the Olympics’ highest-paid athlete with major endorsements—highlighting how national loyalty and fame intersect in modern sports and fuel culture-war politics.
Hughes Delivers OT Winner as USA Advances to Olympic Semifinals
In a tense Olympic quarterfinal, Quinn Hughes logged a huge 27-minute-plus shift and scored the overtime winner to lift Team USA past Sweden, sending the U.S. to the semifinals; Hughes spoke of relief rather than emotion, underscoring his role as a cornerstone defenseman for the tournament.
Nazgul the Wolfdog Steals the Spotlight at Olympic Qualifier
A two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul briefly joined the cross-country skiing team sprint qualifier, chasing the finish-line camera and delighting spectators as reporters noted the adorable intrusion while the race itself continued without incident.
Canada Edges Czechia in OT to Keep Olympic Momentum
Canada survived a bruising test from Czechia, rallying from a 2-1 deficit to win 4-3 in overtime on Mitch Marner’s winner, with Nick Suzuki setting up the decisive goal. The game featured Canada’s deep talent and speed, including a debut line of Celebrini, McDavid, and MacKinnon, and despite Sidney Crosby leaving early due to injury, the Canadians advanced in a tense, high-stakes quarterfinal.
US figure skating hits rough patch in Olympic short program
At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, U.S. women endured a rough short program: Alysa Liu sits in podium contention after a strong start, Isabeau Levito is eighth, and Amber Glenn, despite a clean opener, cried after a botched final jump and finished 13th. With Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai leading the field, the performance underscores the Americans’ ongoing Olympic medal drought in the event despite Liu’s recent World title and Glenn’s status as a three-time national champion.
Olympics Introduces Ski Mountaineering, a Brutal Test of Endurance and Grit
Defector previews ski mountaineering's Olympic debut, a punishing multi-discipline race that blends uphill skinning, boot-pack ascents, and rapid descents to push athletes’ cardiovascular limits and pain tolerance. Drawing endurance specialists from trail running and cycling, the event spotlights top names like Kilian Jornet and Remi Bonnet as it aims to redefine Olympic suffering.
Poulin injures lower body, Canada’s Olympic hockey hopes uncertain vs USA
Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin left a win over Czechia with a lower-body injury in the first period; coach Troy Ryan said the extent was unclear and Poulin’s availability for the next game against the U.S. remains in doubt after Canada’s 5-1 victory.
2028 LA Olympics: Swimming Events Shift to SoFi Stadium
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will host swimming events at SoFi Stadium, an NFL venue, to attract larger crowds and generate more revenue. The decision reflects the economic strategy of the LA28 Organizing Committee, which aims to fund the $6.9 billion budget through private sources and sponsorships, similar to the profitable 1984 LA Olympics.