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Olympics-Ice hockey-Japan win 3-2 and condemn France to second defeat

Olympics-Ice hockey-Japan win 3-2 and condemn France to second defeat

By Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan scored twice late on to overcome France 3-2 in their opening match of the women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics on Friday, with the French suffering their second successive loss of the Games.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Sweden beat Germany 4-1 in women's opener

Olympics-Ice hockey-Sweden beat Germany 4-1 in women's opener

By Trevor Stynes and Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Sweden came from behind to beat Germany 4-1 and kick off the women's Olympic ice hockey action in their preliminary stage Group B game on Thursday at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers : 2026 Winter Olympics Preview

Minnesota Golden Gophers : 2026 Winter Olympics Preview

Sixteen Gophers in four different events representing four different countries are taking Milan by storm
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Olympics-Figure skating-Chock & Bates put US top of the leaderboard in team event

Olympics-Figure skating-Chock & Bates put US top of the leaderboard in team event

By Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates delivered a commanding start for champions the United States in the figure skating team event at the Milano Cortina Olympics, winning Friday's rhythm dance with a world's best score this season.
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An American skier is fighting to open up the last Winter Olympic sport off limits to women

An American skier is fighting to open up the last Winter Olympic sport off limits to women

U.S. Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski is leading the fight for gender equality at the Winter Olympics after women were excluded from the sport at the upcoming Milan Cortina Games
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The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture is scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games
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Cortina is abuzz for the Winter Olympics. Co-host Milan not so much

Cortina is abuzz for the Winter Olympics. Co-host Milan not so much

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are highlighting the contrast between the two host cities
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Italy keeping the faith despite the doubters, says gold medallist Fortino

Olympics-Ice hockey-Italy keeping the faith despite the doubters, says gold medallist Fortino

By Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's women return to the Winter Games for the first time since 2006, with Olympic gold medallist Laura Fortino providing experience and saying the host team has faith in itself even if nobody else does.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Slovakia's Tatar gets used to 'weird' sound at Milano Cortina venue

Olympics-Ice hockey-Slovakia's Tatar gets used to 'weird' sound at Milano Cortina venue

By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - From its size and shape to its texture and feel, the ice for the Milano Cortina Olympic ice hockey tournaments has faced considerable scrutiny before play has even begun.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-France's unlikely NHL veteran Bellemare makes dream Games debut at 40

Olympics-Ice hockey-France's unlikely NHL veteran Bellemare makes dream Games debut at 40

MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - France forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare describes his Olympic debut at the age of 40 as a dream come true after playing 10 years in the NHL, describing his career as a "very cool story".
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Do you know what skimo is? Could Vonn and Shiffrin team up? Here's what's new at the Olympics

Do you know what skimo is? Could Vonn and Shiffrin team up? Here's what's new at the Olympics

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has touted the Milan Cortina Winter Games as the most gender-balanced in history
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Olympics-IOC hopes no jeers against Americans at opening ceremony

Olympics-IOC hopes no jeers against Americans at opening ceremony

By Karolos Grohmann MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee is hoping the Milano Cortina Winter Games' opening ceremony on Friday will not be marred by jeers against Americans, and will be a show of respect for athletes from around the world.  U.S.