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Thursday at the Olympics was headlined by figure skater Alysa Liu snapping a 20-year American drought and the U.S. defeating Canada for women's hockey gold.
Tournament favorite Canada is headed to overtime with Czechia after trailing twice in the men's hockey quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring just over three minutes into the first period.
France's Pierre Crinon was suspended by the French Olympic ice hockey federation on Monday for his fight with Canada's Tom Wilson during Sunday's group-play match. Crinon, 30, is not allowed to play in the rest of the Olympic tournament.
Cheating allegations have rocked the men's curling competition after Sweden accused Canada of breaking the rules at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Athletic's live coverage this week is headlined by more Winter Olympics action and a return of the Champions League knockouts.