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Malinin Leads Figure Skating; U.S. Women Eye Gold

2/13/2026

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Malinin Pursues Gold

Ilia Malinin is competing for gold in men's figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics after qualifying first with 108.16 points.
The U.S. women's ice hockey team remains undefeated and faces Italy in the quarterfinals.
Wrexham advanced to the FA Cup fourth round after a penalty shootout win against Forest.
Manager Rathbone emphasizes the cup's importance as Wrexham pursues confidence-building victories ahead of league matches.

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Dropkin and Thiesse Shine

American curler Korey Dropkin and American curler Cory Thiesse reached the gold medal match in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics, after defeating Italy 9-8 in the semi-finals, and will face Sweden for the gold.
They defeated Italy 9-8 in the semi-finals.
The victory marks the United States' first Olympic medal in mixed doubles curling.
Cory Thiesse became the first American woman to win an Olympic curling medal, inspiring young girls to pursue sports.
The duo will face Sweden for the gold.

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Historical Context

The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid featured the U.S. hockey team's "Miracle on Ice," where they defeated the Soviet Union 4–3 on February 22. This victory was significant as the Soviets were four-time defending champions and heavily favored. The U.S. team, composed of amateur players, went on to win gold, inspiring future generations in winter sports and symbolizing American resilience during the Cold War.

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Malinin Pursues Gold

Ilia Malinin is competing for gold in men's figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics after qualifying first with 108.16 points.
The U.S. women's ice hockey team remains undefeated and faces Italy in the quarterfinals.
Wrexham advanced to the FA Cup fourth round after a penalty shootout win against Forest.
Manager Rathbone emphasizes the cup's importance as Wrexham pursues confidence-building victories ahead of league matches.

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