🥇 OLYMPICS: DAY 6 HIGHLIGHTS

Ice Dance Upset: French Duo Dethrones Americans
In one of the biggest surprises of the Games, the new French team of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron claimed Olympic gold in ice dance, defeating three-time reigning world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the USA. The Americans delivered what they called a “gold-medal performance” but had to settle for silver, with Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier taking bronze .

Speed Skating: Jordan Stolz Delivers Gold
American Jordan Stolz lived up to enormous expectations, winning the men’s 1,000m speed skating gold in an Olympic-record time of 1:06.28. It is the first speed skating title for the USA at these Games .

Chloe Kim Goes for Historic Three-Peat TONIGHT
All eyes are on the snowboard halfpipe final this evening, where Chloe Kim is attempting to become the first snowboarder—and first Olympian in this event—to win three consecutive gold medals. She qualified in first position despite a recent shoulder dislocation .

Lindsey Vonn Undergoes Third Surgery
The 41-year-old skiing icon suffered a complex tibia fracture in a horrific downhill crash on Sunday. Vonn reported from her hospital bed that her third surgery was “successful,” posting a photo with a metal frame attached to her leg. She faces a long recovery .

Ukraine Athlete to Defy IOC with “Banned Helmet”
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych plans to compete Thursday wearing a helmet honoring Ukrainians killed in the war, despite the IOC banning it as a political statement. He faces possible disqualification .

🏒 MEN’S HOCKEY: NHL STARS FINALLY RETURN

Today marks the first time since 2014 that NHL players are competing in the Olympics.

Canada vs. Czechia (10:40 a.m. ET): Canada’s superstar-laden roster—featuring Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney Crosby, and Cale Makar—opens against a strong Czech team led by David Pastrnak. Head coach Jon Cooper has not named a starting goaltender .

USA vs. Latvia (3:10 p.m. ET): The Americans, co-favorites alongside Canada, debut with captain Auston Matthews. This is widely considered the most talented U.S. roster in history, featuring the Tkachuk brothers, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes, and reigning Hart winner Connor Hellebuyck in goal .

🏀 NBA & COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Cooper Flagg Injured, Out of Rising Stars
Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick, suffered a left midfoot sprain during Tuesday’s loss to Phoenix. He will miss Dallas’ game Thursday against the Lakers and is out for this weekend’s NBA Rising Stars event .

Seven-Game Suspension for Isaiah Stewart
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games for his role in a wild fight against the Hornets. The league cited his “repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts.” Three other players were also suspended .

Clippers Edge Rockets on Kawhi’s Late Heroics
Kawhi Leonard scored 19 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, including a tiebreaking three-point play with two seconds left, to lift the Clippers past Houston 105-102 .

UCLA Extends Win Streak to 18
No. 2 UCLA dismantled No. 13 Michigan State 86-63 behind Lauren Betts’ 22 points .

🏈 NFL: SEAHAWKS CELEBRATE SUPER BOWL TITLE

The Seattle Seahawks held their victory parade Thursday morning at Lumen Field. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV addressed the crowd with a beer in hand, declaring the team had “the best team in the world.” Players enjoyed morning beers on stage as the city celebrated .

🏁 NASCAR: KYLE BUSCH WINS DAYTONA 500 POLE

Kyle Busch qualified fastest for the Daytona 500, giving him another shot at the one major victory that has eluded him. He is 0-for-20 in “The Great American Race” and carries a 93-race overall losing streak into Sunday .

🏈 COLLEGE FOOTBALL: BYU STAR FACES RAPE CHARGE

Parker Kingston, a standout wide receiver at BYU, has been charged with first-degree felony rape in Utah. The 20-year-old is being held without bail and is scheduled for a court appearance Friday. Prosecutors allege the assault occurred last February .

⚾ MLB: CHRIS BASSITT SIGNS WITH ORIOLES

Veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt is leaving the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a one-year, $18.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles .

🏀 HALL OF FAME FINALISTS

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, and Doc Rivers are among 21 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 .