Thursday, February 19, 2026

USA men win OT thriller, into hockey semis

The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Sweden in the quarterfinals and will face Slovakia in the men's hockey semifinals. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Thu Feb 19 2026

 
USA defenseman Quinn Hughes celebrates his overtime goal against Sweden.

The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Sweden in the quarterfinals and will face Slovakia in the men's hockey semifinals.

USA defender Laila Edwards (10) and Canada's Sarah Fillier (10) play in the preliminary round.
 

Who will win gold medal in women's hockey? USA vs. Canada predictions

Canada has the historical edge vs. the USA during Olympics women's hockey gold medal games. Does that change? USA TODAY staffers weigh in.

Feb 17, 2026; Milan, Italy; Alysa Liu (24) of the United States competes in the womens figure skating short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
 

Alysa Liu can end embarrassing streak ... if pressure doesn't break her

If Alysa Liu simply does what she's been doing for the past year, she should end the United States' medal drought in women's figure skating.

Gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States celebrates during the medal ceremony for the women's slalom during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre on Feb. 18, 2026
 

See every Team USA medal won at 2026 Winter Olympics

Celebrate every Team USA athlete who medaled at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Mike Wagner, football, 1949-2026
 

Steelers legend, four-time Super Bowl champion Mike Wagner dies at 76

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Mike Wagner has passed away at 76. The former safety was a member of all four Super Bowl-winning teams in the 1970s.

 

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Flau'jae Johnson could be reunited with Angel Reese in the WNBA.
 

2026 WNBA mock draft: Could Fla'jae Johnson reunite with Angel Reese?

In USA TODAY's WNBA mock draft, UConn's Azzi Fudd lands with a new team while LSU's Flau'jae Johnson breaks into the top 5.

Alysa Liu of the United States competes in the women's figure skating short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena.
 

Can Alysa Liu still win gold medal? What needs to happen

Alysa Liu is in position to medal at the Winter Olympics, but can she still reach the top of the podium?

Lindsey Vonn during a press conference on Feb. 3, 2026.
 

Lindsey Vonn shares dog died day after Olympics crash

Lindsey Vonn crashed at the 2026 Winter Olympics, shattered her leg and was airlifted to a hospital. Here are the latest injury updates today.

Vera Wang (C) attends the Pair Skating - Free Skating on day ten of the Milano Cortina.
 

Nearly 60 years ago, Vera Wang was a figure skater not a fashion icon

Vera Wang attends 2026 Winter Olympics not only as a famous fashion designer but a former competitive skater who calls the sport "the love of my life."

Haley Winn (8) of the United States looks to pass during the first period against Sweden in a women's ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb 16, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
 

Haley Winn's three brothers win Olympics with matching looks

USA TODAY Sports spoke with Tommy Winn, one of Haley Winn's three brothers, about their sister's Olympic dream, their coordinating outfits and more.

 

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