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McAvoy Apology Over Olympic Locker-Room Celebration Sparks Reflection on US Hockey

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy apologized for the U.S. men’s hockey team’s response to a Trump joke in a locker-room celebration after winning Olympic gold, saying the moment did not reflect their respect for the women’s team. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman also expressed regret for not reacting differently. The incident highlighted ongoing sensitivity around the women’s team’s achievements, which have added to the larger Olympic success story for the U.S. women’s program.

via Sports Illustrated|

#apology #charlie-mcavoy #olympics-2026

sports2 days ago•4 min saved

Bay Area Celebrates Alysa Liu’s Olympic Gold Return

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu lands in the Bay Area after Milan gold, greeted by cheering crowds; Oakland rolls out five billboards and plans a Bay Area‑wide celebration, with locals sharing pride at Alameda dining spots, as Liu eyes a Stars on Ice show in May at SAP Center.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#alysa-liu #bay-area #figure-skating

entertainment3 days ago•12 min saved

Alysa Liu Celebrates Olympic Gold with Pasta and Tiramisù in Alameda

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu stopped by Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails in Alameda after returning from Italy to celebrate her gold, enjoying pasta Bolognese and a special dessert; staff praised her warmth, guests asked for photos, and Liu complimented the tiramisù while debunking online rumors about a lava cake.

via The Mercury News|

#alameda #alysa-liu #entertainment

sports3 days ago•15 min saved

Nelson Reflects on USA Olympic Gold and the White House Visit Debate

Brock Nelson returned to the Colorado Avalanche after helping the United States win the 2026 Winter Olympics gold in men’s hockey, describing the moment as unforgettable, sharing emotional family moments, and addressing the criticism surrounding Team USA while noting he couldn’t attend the White House visit due to scheduling and family considerations, emphasizing pride in both the men’s and women’s teams.

via The Denver Post|

#brock-nelson #colorado-avalanche #gold-medal

sports3 days ago•2 min saved

Lightning's Cooper Takes Personal Leave Following Father's Death

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper will miss the team’s next two games on personal leave after the death of his father, with assistant Jeff Halpern stepping in. Cooper recently coached Team Canada to a silver medal at the Milan Winter Olympics, and Tampa Bay remains atop the Atlantic Division.

via NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com|

#jeff-halpern #jon-cooper #olympics-2026

sports3 days ago•3 min saved

Knight rebukes Trump's distasteful joke after US women's hockey wins gold

US women's hockey captain Hilary Knight condemned Donald Trump’s joking invitation of the women’s team to the State of the Union after the men’s team won Olympic gold, saying the remark was distasteful and overshadowed the teams’ success. Knight and peers stressed mutual support between the men’s and women’s squads, while the women’s team declined Trump’s invitation due to scheduling and commitments.

via The Guardian|

#donald-trump #hilary-knight #olympics-2026

sports3 days ago•53 min saved

NBC Delivers Historic Hockey Ratings With US-Canada Olympic Final

NBC and Peacock combined to average 18.6 million viewers for the U.S.-Canada Olympic men’s hockey final, the largest hockey audience since 2010, with 3.7 million streaming viewers and encore airings pushing total reach to about 20.7 million; Nielsen-only figures would be around 14.9 million, underscoring NBC’s success leveraging streaming and new measurement methods for Olympic hockey’s marquee moment.

via Sports Media Watch|

#nbc #olympic-hockey #olympics-2026

sports4 days ago•2 min saved

Shiffrin salutes WaPo journalist amid Olympic triumph

Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin wrote a heartfelt public note to Washington Post journalist Barry Svrluga, praising his coverage as WaPo trims its sports section, and wishing him well as he moves on to the next chapter of his career.

via New York Post|

#journalism #mikaela-shiffrin #olympics-2026

sports5 days ago•6 min saved

Gaudreau Family Turns Tragedy into Olympic Dream in Milan

Johnny Gaudreau’s pursuit of an Olympic berth became a lasting family mission after the deaths of he and his brother in 2024. His parents and sister trained hard to keep the dream alive, flying to Milan to support Team USA in the 2026 Games and witnessing a poignant moment when teammates carried Gaudreau’s two young nephews onto the ice for a postgame photo after the U.S. gold-medal win, underscoring the family’s enduring tribute and foundation.

via Inquirer.com|

#family #gaudreau #legacy

sports5 days ago•212 min saved

Lindsey Vonn credits surgeon for saving her leg after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn says her surgeon saved her leg from amputation after a severe crash at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. She suffered multiple fractures, a torn ACL and a broken ankle, and developed compartment syndrome, which required a six-hour fasciotomy. After two weeks in hospital, she’s been moved to a hotel and faces a lengthy recovery—bone healing could take about a year before ACL reconstruction—yet she remains determined, thanking surgeon Dr. Tom Hackett for saving her leg.

via CNN|

#compartment-syndrome #fasciotomy #leg-injury

politics5 days ago•3 min saved

MAGA cheers USA hockey gold as partisan lines sharpen over Canada

Team USA won its first men’s Olympic hockey gold since the 1980s in overtime against Canada, a victory quickly seized by MAGA supporters to celebrate patriotism and mock Canada, with Trump-aligned voices praising Jack Hughes while critiquing rival athletes; Democratic leaders like Obama and Cory Booker praised U.S. Olympians, and Alysa Liu’s women’s gold added to the day’s partisan Olympic moment.

via Axios|

#canada-us-relations #jack-hughes #maga-world

sports6 days ago•16 min saved

Crosby Out, USA Edges Canada in OT for Olympic Gold

Crosby suffered an injury in Canada’s quarterfinal and was ruled out of the semifinal; Canada then lost to Team USA in overtime as Jack Hughes scored the OT winner, earning the Americans Olympic gold. Crosby emphasized his decision was for the team’s benefit, praised the group’s leadership and effort, and the Penguins’ circle celebrated the USA victory and the broader Olympic moment.

via NHL.com|

#canada-hockey #olympics-2026 #overtime

sports6 days ago•27 min saved

Crosby’s Quiet Exit: Leadership Shines as Canada Falls in Milan Gold Showdown

Sidney Crosby, possibly facing his final Olympic Games, sat out Canada’s 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the gold-medal game, a move framed as leadership and humility that underscored his team-first ethos as the U.S. captured Olympic gold in Milan.

via The New York Times|

#canada #hockey #olympics-2026

sports6 days ago•2 min saved

USA Hockey Pays Tribute to Johnny Gaudreau During Gold-Medal Win Over Canada

The U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 to win gold at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics and honored the late Johnny Gaudreau by skating with his No. 13 jersey on the ice, keeping it in the locker room, and inviting his family to celebrate; Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who died in a 2024 bike crash in New Jersey, grew up in South Jersey and played at Boston College, with the moment arriving 46 years after the Miracle on Ice.

via CBS News|

#canada #gaudreau #miracle-on-ice

sports6 days ago•16 min saved

Olympic tribute honors Gaudreau brothers as U.S. hockey competes in Milan 2026

The United States pays tribute to late Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew during the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics, with their parents in attendance at the men’s hockey semifinal against Slovakia, reflecting the Gaudreau family's lasting impact on U.S. hockey as the Games proceed.

via AP News|

#gaudreau #johnny-gaudreau #olympics-2026