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Canada women's hockey opener postponed as Finland deals with norovirus
MILAN -- A women's ice hockey match between defending Olympic champions Canada and bronze medalists Finland was postponed on Thursday, a day after four Finnish players were isolated with stomach flu at the Milano Cortina Games, organizers said.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 5
Virus wave delays Finland-Canada hockey opener 
The Finland women's hockey team had its opening game against Canada postponed due to a stomach virus depleting the roster.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 5
WADA head irked to see ex-Valieva coach in Milan
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's former coach is back at the Winter Olympics, this time working with a Georgian athlete, and the World Anti-Doping Agency isn't happy about it.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 5
Finland hockey down to 10 as illness rocks team
Finland's women's hockey team is not sure if it will have enough players to face Canada because of a stomach virus depleting its roster.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 5
Hirano eyes halfpipe defense with broken bones
Olympic halfpipe champion Ayumu Hirano offered a small update regarding his recent injuries, suggesting he still intends to defend his title next week in the Milan Cortina Games.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 4
IOC won't pressure L.A. Games chair Wasserman
The IOC said on Wednesday it will not put pressure on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman over personal emails released in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 4
Power issue briefly delays Olympic curling comp
A brief power issue paused opening curling matches and luge training sessions Wednesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 4
Canadian snowboarder McMorris stretchered off
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-time bronze medalist, crashed during big air training at the Winter Olympics and was taken off the course on a stretcher.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 4
Lindsey Vonn's coach expands on why he's confident she can ski in Winter Olympics, despite ACL rupture
The timetable, of course, is ludicrous. Vonn, who hasn't undergone surgery, needed crutches on Monday.
Olympics News / ESPN / February 4
Minister: Italy foiled 'Russian origin' cyberattacks
Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting Winter Olympics websites and hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo as well as some of the country's foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.
Olympics News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
It Took Just 4 Minutes For a Major Issue To Unfold During The Very First Event Of The 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway. Well, sort of. If you’re hoping for this year’s Winter Olympics to go off without a hitch, that’s already out the window.
Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
2026 Olympic men’s hockey team preview: USA
The 4 Nations Face-Off did more to drum up interest for pro hockey in the United States than anything else the NHL has tried in decades. Whether that’s
Lindsey Vonn News / Yardbarker / February 5
10 U.S. athletes to know ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan is this Friday. To get ready for this year's Olympic Games, here's a look at 10 Americans you need to know.
Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
2026 women’s Olympic hockey: Burning questions, predictions, picks
The puck is set to drop on what is shaping up to be a thrilling couple of weeks in Milan. The women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics has many storylines heading into it.
Olympics News / PDubHockey / February 4
Former PWHL players to watch at the 2026 Olympics
The women’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Games begins on February 5. Most of the teams have current PWHL players on the roster (including Canada, which is entirely PWHL players).
Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / February 4
3 Players on Czechia’s Women’s Team to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin in just a couple of days. The women’s hockey tournament will begin on Thursday, Feb. 5, and there is much excitement surrounding it. Czechia’s team is comprised of a mix of Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) players, as well as European players.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3
Connor McDavid shows winning desire with Players' Tribune letter
For Connor McDavid, there’s a chance for this Team Canada experience to be an international coming-out party in front of a far-reaching audience than seen at the North American-focused 4 Nations Face-Off.
Olympics News / Last Word On Sports / February 3
Savannah Guthrie Pulls Out of 2026 Winter Olympics Coverage Amid Mother’s Suspected Abduction
Savannah Guthrie, the beloved co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, has been forced to step away from her high-profile role in covering the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, due to a deeply personal and distressing family emergency.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / February 3
Lindsey Vonn has ruptured ACL, intends to ski at Olympics
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn has a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee but said Tuesday she intends to race in the women's downhill race Sunday at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Olympics News / Field Level Media / February 3
Speedskater, bobsledder named U.S. flag bearers for Olympics
Gold-medal winning speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca will carry the American flag and lead the U.S. delegation in the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday.
Olympics News / PDubHockey / January 31
Nelli Laitinen backs Finland’s medal push that might even upset Olympic favorites
Nelli Laitinen has seen what Finland can do on hockey’s biggest stage. The defender helped her country grab bronze at the 2022 Olympics, chipping in seven points across seven games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 28
Eight NHL players to watch at the upcoming Winter Olympics
12 total teams will play in the men's hockey tournament, with nearly 150 NHLers invited and several more NHL-affiliated players joining. Who should you keep an eye on?
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 22
Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia – Malik Scott makes his pick
On February 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia headlines a Turki Alalshikh (Ring Magazine) show, in association with TGB Promotions, Sela, and Golden Boy.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20
Sweden's Leo Carlsson, Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics
With 22 days left before the men’s hockey tournament kicks off at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Sweden has been hit with a double-whammy of bad injury news.
Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 20
Switzerland Women’s Olympic Hockey: 3 Players to Watch
The start of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games is less than a month away, and excitement is mounting for the exciting, fast-paced, and competitive ice hockey tournaments.
Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 12
Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Tournament
The Olympics make for the biggest international tournament, and throughout the years, there have been some magical moments. Women’s Olympic hockey has been growing rapidly since its Olympic debut in 1998.
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