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Figure skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea returned to Colorado Springs with Olympic gold medals after helping Team USA win the 2026 Winter Olympics team event. The duo, who formed their partnership in Colorado Springs, say they haven't stopped smiling since their first Olympic triumph.
A Los Angeles artist created a stunning mural in Gardena celebrating figure skater Alysa Liu's historic Olympic gold medal. The artwork captures not just her athletic achievement, but her authentic personality and inspiring journey.
New Jersey Devils fans gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation as he returned to the ice after scoring the gold medal-winning goal for Team USA. The emotional pregame ceremony brought an entire arena to tears.
After years of struggle and a gold medal win, Whistler's Mollie Jepsen is returning to the Paralympics with a new mindset. This time, the six-time medallist says she's focused on enjoying the journey, not just chasing victories.
Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin turned bathroom mirror mantras and mental preparation into a gold medal at age 29. Her journey from social media hate to the podium shows how doubt can become a superpower.
A special hotline is collecting thank-you messages from fans celebrating the U.S. women's hockey team's Olympic gold medal win. Hundreds of callers, including young girls who play hockey, have already shared how the team inspired them.
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu just became the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in singles skating, and her hometown of Oakland is throwing her a victory celebration. The East Bay athlete trained at the Oakland Ice Center before stunning the world at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Team USA's men's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim Olympic gold for the first time since 1980. The victory came exactly 46 years after the legendary "Miracle on Ice."
Figure skater Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at SFO after bringing home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her Bay Area hometown is celebrating their first American woman to win individual figure skating gold in 24 years.
The U.S. men's hockey team ended a 46-year gold medal drought with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Jack Hughes scored the game-winner that brought America its first Olympic hockey gold since the legendary 1980 team.
America's thrilling overtime gold medal hockey win attracted 20.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched early morning sporting event in U.S. history. The nail-biting 2-1 victory over Canada captivated a nation and brought families together before 9 a.m. on a Sunday.
Fresh off their historic Olympic gold medal win, the U.S. men's hockey team stopped to honor military members at Joint Base Andrews, letting service members wear their medals for photos. The spontaneous gesture showed gratitude before their White House visit.
After the US women's hockey team declined a White House invitation, the internet's "Official Dad of the Olympics" offered them a celebration at his Ohio home instead. Richard Kiley's wholesome gesture shows the genuine support women athletes deserve.
The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team walked into Congress wearing their gold medals and received a standing ovation and patriotic chants. President Trump invited them just moments after their overtime victory against Canada, sending a military plane to bring them to Washington.
Brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes both won Olympic gold medals in hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics, making their parents' decades of early morning drives and rink-side support worth every moment. Their proud parents joined TODAY to celebrate both sons' victories and the USA women's hockey team's gold medal win.
Nearly 21 million Americans tuned in as Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime for Olympic gold, marking the country's first men's hockey gold medal in 46 years. The thrilling game became the most-watched early morning sporting event in U.S. history.
Dylan Larkin and Zach Werenski opened up about their gold medal victory over Canada, revealing how their time at the U.S. National Team Development Program instilled deep patriotic pride. The team will attend President Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday night.
Team USA's men's hockey team ended a 46-year gold medal drought with a thrilling overtime victory against Canada at the Winter Olympics. The historic 2-1 win brought the team to the White House to celebrate their unexpected triumph.
Team USA's gold medal goaltender Connor Hellebuyck received a custom plaque celebrating his new nickname after his legendary performance against Canada. The heartwarming moment happened as the team flew to meet the President at the White House.
The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team visited the White House days after their stunning overtime victory over Canada ended a 46-year gold medal drought. Their win brought the nation together in celebration of a historic sports moment that connected generations.
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