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đź“…February 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina feature intense Day 9 action in skiing, curling, biathlon, hockey, and bobsled; MLS season kicks off with star-studded opening weekend.
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2026 Winter Olympics Day 9 Schedule Packed with Key Events

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on February 20 include freestyle skiing Women's Ski Cross finals at 7:30 a.m., Men's Aerials finals at 8:05 a.m., and biathlon Men's 15km Mass Start at 8:15 a.m.Source 2 Later events feature men's hockey semifinals with Canada vs. Finland at noon and USA vs. Slovakia at 4:15 p.m., plus speedskating and bobsled.Source 2 Coverage is available on NBC and related apps.Source 2

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MLS 2026 Season Launches with MLS is Back Weekend

Major League Soccer's 31st season starts February 21-22 on Apple TV, with all 30 teams playing.Source 4 Highlight is Walmart Saturday Showdown: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami vs. Son Heung-Min's LAFC at LA Memorial Coliseum on February 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET.Source 4 Sunday Night Soccer features LA Galaxy vs. New York City FC on February 22 at 7 p.m. ET.Source 4

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Men's Hockey Semifinals Heat Up at 2026 Olympics

Canada faces Finland in the men's hockey semifinal at noon ET on February 20 at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Source 2 USA takes on Slovakia in the other semifinal at 4:15 p.m. ET.Source 2 These matches determine finalists for gold medal contention.Source 2

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Freestyle Skiing Stars Compete in Aerials and Halfpipe

Men's Aerials qualifying at 5:55 a.m. and finals at 8:05 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. highlight Olympic freestyle skiing on February 20.Source 2 Men's Freeski Halfpipe qualifying starts at 1 p.m., with finals later.Source 2 Women's Ski Cross finals follow qualifying at 7:30 a.m.Source 2

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Curling Semifinals and Bronze Medal Matches Underway

Women's curling semifinals include Sweden vs. Canada and USA vs. Switzerland at 8:15 a.m. on Olympic Day 9.Source 2 Men's Bronze Final is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 6 p.m.Source 2 Re-airs continue into the evening.Source 2

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Biathlon Men's 15km Mass Start Key Olympic Event Today

The Men's 15km Mass Start biathlon race airs at 8:15 a.m., 8:45 p.m., and re-air at 1:30 p.m. during 2026 Winter Olympics.Source 2 This endurance event combines skiing and shooting for medal contention.Source 2 Live coverage on NBC platforms.Source 2

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Speedskating Women's 1500m Finals Multiple Sessions

Women's 1500m speedskating finals run at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:10 p.m. with Men's Relay on Day 9 of Olympics.Source 2 High-stakes racing from Milan-Cortina venues.Source 2 Part of packed winter sports schedule.Source 2

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Bobsled Two-Woman Competition Runs 1-2 Today

Two-Woman Bobsled features Run 1 at 12:15 p.m. and Run 2 at 2:15 p.m., with recap of Runs 1-2 at 6 p.m.Source 2 Olympic bobsled action intensifies in Cortina.Source 2 Medals on the line in women's event.Source 2

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U SPORTS/CCAA Curling Championships Final Round Robin Day

Playoff picture clarifies on February 20 at 2026 U SPORTS/CCAA Curling Championships with first place battles.Source 3 Final day of round robin action determines seeding.Source 3 Key university and college teams compete.Source 3

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Face LAFC in MLS Opener

MLS MVP Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami against Son Heung-Min's LAFC in season-opening Walmart Saturday Showdown on February 21.Source 4 Match at historic LA Memorial Coliseum streams on Apple TV.Source 4 Global stars kick off 2026 MLS campaign.Source 4

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Thomas MĂĽller Excited for Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Season

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Thomas MĂĽller, 2014 World Cup champion, anticipates full MLS season start amid World Cup buildup.Source 4 All eyes on North America for soccer in 2026.Source 4 Streams exclusively on Apple TV.Source 4

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Italy Hosts Multiple Major Sports Events in 2026

Beyond Olympics, Italy schedules UCI Mountain Bike Worlds in Val di Sole August 26-30 and Formula 1 at Monza September 4-6.Source 5 Additional events include ATP Finals in Torino November and European Volleyball Championships.Source 5 Busy year for Italian sports hosting.Source 5