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Sidney Crosby skates at practice, will be game-time decision for Olympic gold-medal final
Sidney Crosby took part in Canada’s practice Saturday and remains an option for the country’s gold-medal matchup with the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Head coach Jon Cooper said following an on-ice session closed to media that his captain will be a game-time decision Sunday. Source link
Canada's Reece Howden rips 'absolute joke' conditions in Olympic men's ski cross final
It was an unexpected early end for Canada’s men’s ski cross team at the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games on Saturday in Livigno, Italy. All four of Canada’s entries did not advance past the quarterfinals – including reigning World Cup Crystal Globe winner Reece Howden. Source link
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo becomes 1st athlete to win 6 gold medals at a Winter Games
Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men’s cross-country skiing events on Saturday by winning his sixth race and set the record for the most golds by one athlete in a single Winter Olympics. Source link
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo becomes 1st athlete to win 6 gold medals at a Winter Games
Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men’s cross-country skiing events on Saturday by winning his sixth race and set the record for the most golds by one athlete in a single Winter Olympics. Source link
How Olympic hockey broadcasts in Inuktitut became a streaming success
Pujjuut Kusugak and David Ningeongan’s have been calling Canada’s Olympic hockey games for Milano Cortina 2026 in Inuktitut. But its the way they’ve engaged their community in expanding the language around hockey and their energy for the game that has gained them fans across the country. Source link
Canada's Cassie Sharpe not medically cleared to compete in freeski halfpipe final
Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe will not compete in Saturday’s Olympic women’s halfpipe final after suffering a bad fall during qualification on Thursday. Source link
Olympic viewing guide: What to watch on the last full day
CBC Sports’ daily Olympics newsletter takes you through the key events for Canada on Saturday, including two curling medal games and lots more podium chances. Source link
In a game that had room for him to be the special one, Nathan MacKinnon took it
In any city in Canada other than Cole Harbour, Nathan MacKinnon would be the favourite son. Source link
Despite small population, Norway continues to dominate as Winter Olympic giant
Whether on the ground or in the air, the Norwegians Olympians exude technical prowess, endless enthusiasm and speed. The result is Olympic hardware — 37 medals at the Milano-Cortina Games. Source link