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Team USA routed Slovakia 6-2 in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinal to earn a gold-medal showdown with Canada. Dylan Larkin opened the scoring, Tage Thompson added before the first period ended, and a second-period burst from Jack Hughes helped seal the win, with Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk also scoring as Slovakia’s goals came from Juraj Slafkovsky and Pavol Regenda.
Canada and Finland advanced to the Olympic men’s hockey semifinals after a quarterfinal round packed with late dramatics and overtime finishes; Crosby’s availability for Canada remains a storyline as they lean on a reshaped top line with Celebrini, MacKinnon and McDavid, while Finland relies on depth led by Lehkonen and Heiskanen. The United States faces Slovakia in the other semifinal, promising a night of high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat hockey.
Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for a lower-body injury and has not been ruled out for Friday's Olympic semifinal against Finland; Canada coach Jon Cooper said it’s day-to-day and Crosby will play if possible, with a replacement captain named only if he’s ruled out. Crosby left Canada’s quarterfinal win over Czechia due to the injury, and Nick Suzuki stepped in on his line. Crosby has six Olympic points this tournament and remains a key presence for Canada whether or not he suits up Friday.
Canada, USA, Slovakia and Finland advanced to the 2026 Olympic men’s hockey semifinals after dramatic three-on-three overtime wins (Mitch Marner for Canada, Quinn Hughes for the USA, Artturi Lehkonen for Finland). Semifinals Friday at Milano Santagiulia: Canada vs. Finland at 10:40 a.m. ET and USA vs. Slovakia at 3:10 p.m. ET, with bronze on Saturday and gold on Sunday. Three Washington Capitals players remain: Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson (Canada) and Martin Fehervary (Slovakia).
Dylan Larkin opened the scoring for Team USA against Sweden, but Mika Zibanejad tied the game late and Quinn Hughes delivered the OT winner as the U.S. advanced to the semifinals to face Slovakia on Feb. 20. In other quarterfinals, Slovakia beat Germany 6-2, Canada edged Czechia in overtime to reach the semis against Finland, and Finland beat Switzerland in OT, setting up a Canada–Finland semifinal. The final four teams are USA, Slovakia, Canada and Finland.
The Olympic women’s hockey semifinals in Italy pit the United States against Sweden and Canada against Switzerland, with the U.S. riding a high-powered offense and stingy defense while Sweden enters undefeated; Canada, after captain Marie‑Philip Poulin’s return and a record-tying goal, aims for a medal as both games air on NBCOlympics.com and Peacock.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open final after dramatic semifinal wins—Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a high-stakes title showdown.
ESPN will broadcast over 20 different coverage options for the College Football Playoff Semifinals on January 8-9, including traditional, MegaCast, and alternate feeds with advanced technology like multiple camera angles and JokeyCam, along with studio shows, radio, Spanish broadcasts, and a WWE-designed championship belt.
The University of Iowa men's wrestling team has four athletes advancing to the semifinals of the Soldier Salute tournament, competing in various weight classes with matches scheduled for Saturday morning, aiming for finals.
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota is in the semifinals stage, with Sweden facing Finland and Canada playing Czechia, featuring strong performances from top players and teams aiming for gold.
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff features a 12-team format with games from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, culminating in the national championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The semifinals are scheduled for January 8-9, with the championship game on January 19, broadcast on ESPN.
The College Football Playoff semifinals feature surprising matchups with Ole Miss facing Miami in the Fiesta Bowl and Indiana taking on Oregon in the Peach Bowl, both games promising exciting storylines and potential upsets as underdog teams aim for their first national titles in decades.
Oregon's defense led to a 23-0 victory over Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals where they will face either Indiana or Alabama. The Ducks' defense was dominant, forcing turnovers and shutting out a high-scoring Red Raiders team, marking their first shutout against a top-10 opponent since 2012.
The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team was eliminated in the NCAA National Semifinals by No. 1 Kentucky in a five-set match, ending their season with a 28-5 record. Key players included Mimi Colyer with 32 kills, Carter Booth with 21 kills, and strong performances from other team members, but Kentucky ultimately secured the win in the final set. Coach Kelly Sheffield reflected on the season as one of the most successful in his career.
The No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball team advances to the NCAA National Semifinals, where they will face No. 1 Kentucky in Kansas City, after defeating top-ranked Texas and Stanford in the regional rounds. The match features top players from both teams and is part of Wisconsin's quest for their fifth national championship appearance.