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Brady Tkachuk celebrates after scoring a goal for the United States in its 6-3 win over Denmark in a preliminary-round match at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, , in Milan. (Petr David Josek/AP)

Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk rally unbeaten US men’s hockey team past Denmark 6-3 at Winter Olympics

February 14, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

The U.S. rode its top line to a 6-3 win over Denmark on Saturday, keeping pace with also-unbeaten Canada for the top seed in the men’s hockey tournament at the...

U.S. forward Brock Nelson, left, scores a goal past Latvia goaltender Elvis Merzļikins in the second period during a Group C match at the Winter Olympic on Feb. 12, 2026, in Milan. (David W Cerny/Getty)

US men’s hockey team opens Olympics with 5-1 rout of Latvia behind pair of Brock Nelson goals

February 12, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

Brock Nelson scored twice, four teammates had two assists apiece and the U.S. opened the Olympics by rolling past Latvia 5-1 on Thursday night.

Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen looks to pass against the New York Giants during a 1974 game. (AP)

Sonny Jurgensen, the colorful Hall of Fame QB who was beloved in Washington, dies at 91

February 6, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.

Sonny Jurgensen’s four-plus decades of association with the Washington NFL franchise as a QB and broadcaster made him a one-name celebrity in the nation’s capital.

France’s men hockey players take part in a training session ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Olympic hockey arenas will be ready just in time for the puck to drop: ‘A big relief’

February 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Workers are rushing to finish the main hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Less than 24 hours before fans arrive, the venue is still being prepared.

Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane acknowledges the crowd after recording his 1,375th point to pass Mike Modano and break the NHL record for points by an American-born player during the second period against the Capitals on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Detroit. Kane assisted on a goal by defenseman Ben Chiarot to break the record. (Duane Burleson/AP)

Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for the most points by a US-born player in NHL history

January 30, 2026 at 9:08 a.m.

Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history with his 1,375th point on an assist Thursday night for the Detroit Red Wings.

Lightning's Brayden Point against the Canadiens during the second period on Dec. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Injury questions linger for many of the top men’s hockey teams at the Olympics

January 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With less than three weeks to go before the start of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in Milan, several of the top contenders have significant injury questions.

United States’ Jake Sanderson is congratulated after his goal against Canada during the second period of the 4 Nations Face-Off game on Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

It’s ‘gold or bust’ for US men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident too.

January 15, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

USA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh gestures during the first half of a game against the Patriots on Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (Nick Wass/AP)

John Harbaugh and New York Giants working on deal to make him their new coach

January 15, 2026 at 12:57 a.m.

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team’s head coach, two people with knowledge of the decision said early Thursday.

Bob Pulford speaks at a news conference after taking over as general manager and head coach of the Blackhawks on Dec. 2, 1999. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)

Bob Pulford, who ran the Chicago Blackhawks front office for 30 years and had 4 coaching stints, dies at 89

January 5, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

Bob Pulford, a Hockey Hall of Fame player who spent three decades as an executive and coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, has died. He was 89.

Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight lays on the ice after the Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly scored a goal during the second period at the United Center on Nov. 15, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

US and Canada have injury replacements standing by for Olympic hockey rosters

January 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada each has a group of players on standby for the Olympics who could get the call in the event of injuries.

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