These might have been Sidney Crosby’s final Olympics, and he put Canada first to the end
After an injury in the quarterfinals put his availability for the gold medal game in doubt, the Canadian captain put his teammates first.
How Team USA wrote a new story with logic-defying gold-medal victory over Canada
Canada was better than the United States in the gold medal game, but Team USA pulled off a win that American hockey fans will never forget.
Olympics’ final day lives up to hype with U.S. men’s hockey gold, another for Eileen Gu
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USA wins Olympic gold in thrilling men’s hockey final against Canada
Forty-six years after the United States won its last men’s hockey gold medal at the Olympics, the U.S. has reached the top of the mountain.
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Japan’s tallest tower transforms into a cherry blossom-viewing spot, complete with pink projections and themed drinks. As the cherry blossom-loving crowds prepare to descend upon Japan’s plethora of sakura-viewing spots…
Sidney Crosby ruled out for Canada in gold medal game vs. Team USA
Crosby, who was injured in Canada's quarterfinal game on Wednesday, will not play in the gold medal game against the United States.
How to watch Team USA vs. Canada in men’s hockey gold-medal game at 2026 Olympics
Team USA is seeking its first gold medal since 1980, exactly 46 years after the Miracle on Ice. Canada is aiming for its 10th Olympic gold.
Hey, 2020s kids! The ’90s have a sticker picture message waiting for you in Tokyo
30th anniversary celebration looks to link Heisei and Reiwa eras with shared love for purikura. Life was different before everyone had a smartphone in their pocket. If you were meeting…
What is the hardest coaching job in world sport? Our reader rankings revealed
Real Madrid? The New York Yankees? The England men's football job? Which role did you vote for as the hardest in world sport?
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