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馃搮February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics dominate global sports news with key hockey matchups, U.S. golds in speedskating and curling, Canadian medal hopes, and AI tech integration.
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Canada's Men's Hockey Faces Undefeated Switzerland

Canada's men's hockey team plays Switzerland in a preliminary-round clash of unbeaten squads after their 5-0 shutout over Czechia. Jordan Binnington earned the shutout, but defenceman Josh Morrissey may miss due to injury. Switzerland blanked France 4-0 with Timo Meier scoring twice.Source 1

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Finland Seeks to Avoid 0-2 Start Against Sweden in Hockey

Finland's men's hockey team faces Sweden to dodge an 0-2 Olympic record after a 4-1 loss to Slovakia. Sweden started strong with a 5-2 win over host Italy. Finland entered as potential medallists.Source 1

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Canada vs. USA Curling Border Battles

Canada meets the United States twice in curling: women's side with Rachel Homan after her 10-4 win over Denmark, and men's with Brad Jacobs post his 7-6 extra-end victory over Germany. Jacobs faces USA early before Sweden.Source 1

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Hallie Clarke Chases Podium in Women's Skeleton

Canadian Hallie Clarke, 21, competes in Heat 1 of women's skeleton with Jane Channell, holding both senior and junior IBSF world titles. She became the youngest women's world champion in 2024 at 19.Source 1

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US Speed Skater Jordan Stoles Wins Gold, Breaks Record

21-year-old American Jordan Stoles claimed gold in the 1,000m speedskating, breaking an Olympic record older than him. This marks his first Olympic medal in a whirlwind first week.Source 3

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Team USA Curlers Corey TC and Corey Dropkin Make History

Corey TC and Corey Dropkin won the U.S.'s first medal in mixed curling; TC became the first American woman to medal in Olympic curling. They highlighted fan energy boosting their performance.Source 3

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Breezy Johnson Gets Gold and Proposal at Olympics

US skier Breezy Johnson, already with gold, received a marriage proposal from her boyfriend at the Super G finish area. Adds personal milestone to her Olympic success.Source 3

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Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Disqualified Over Helmet

Vladaslav Horeskovich disqualified due to his helmet depicting fellow athletes killed in Russia's war on Ukraine. Incident underscores emotional tensions at the Games.Source 3

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Canadian Figure Skater Stephen Gogolev Steps Up

Stephen Gogolev aims for a big push in figure skating amid key events on Friday at Milan Cortina Olympics. Part of five key things to watch today.Source 1

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AI Powers Canadian Athletes at Winter Games

Canadian team integrates AI in sports like sliding events using local positioning systems for optimal track lines. Freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury notes limits in variable snow conditions.Source 7

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Winter Olympics Boost Global Winter Sports Enthusiasm

Milano Cortina 2026 sparks boom in winter sports participation and industry growth worldwide, including in China's ice cities. Extends beyond elite competition to daily life.Source 5

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Canada Wins Silver in Short-Track Speedskating Relay

Canada secured silver in the short-track speedskating mixed team relay at the Olympics. Megan Oldham also won bronze in women's freeski slopestyle.Source 1