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Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Historic hockey gold caps US Olympic triumph, Eileen Gu picks China’s flag

USA players, including USA’s Brady Tkachuk (7), celebrate after defeating Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal match during the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan on February 22, 2026. (Amber Searls/Imagn Images)

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GOLDEN GOAL – Jack Hughes’ overtime goal gave Team USA a 2-1 victory over Canada and its first Olympic gold since 1980. The final point came on the 46th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice”. Continue reading…

ALL EYES ON YOU – NBC Sports said the U.S. team’s 2-1 overtime win over Canada averaged 20.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched sporting event before 9 a.m. in U.S. history. The broadcast peaked with 26 million viewers. Continue reading…

PRESIDENTIAL CHANGE – President Donald Trump wore the U.S. men’s hockey gold medal during a fun moment with Matthew Tkachuk in the Oval Office on Tuesday. “I’m not giving this back,” Trump joked. Continue reading…

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk celebrate gold medal win

Team United States’ Brady Tkachuk (7) and Team United States’ Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrate after their game against Team Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan on February 22, 2026. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)

AMERICAN PRIDE – The Tkachuk brothers spoke to Fox News after delivering the first U.S. men’s hockey gold since 1980. Brady Tkachuk said sharing this with Matthew Tkachuk and his teammates “was something he wouldn’t change for the world.”“Continue reading…

GOLD STANDARD – President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address that Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom after leading Team USA back to the Olympic gold medal. The goaltender stopped 41 shots in the overtime win against Canada. Continue reading…

SHINING MOMENT – The U.S. women rallied from a late deficit to beat Canada 2-1 in overtime and reclaim Olympic gold. Megan Keller’s winner gave the Americans their first gold medal since 2018. Continue reading…

Podium Finish – Eileen Gu completed the 2026 Winter Olympics with a gold medal for Team China in the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe. The victory marked his second consecutive Olympic title in the event. Continue reading…

NATIONAL ELECTION – US Vice President JD Vance commented on Eileen Gu competing for China, saying her status depends on the decision of Olympic officials. He added that he supports athletes who choose to represent the United States. Continue reading…

Gold medalist Eileen Gu of China poses with her medals after winning the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

FROM FOX SPORTS – Rumors are already swirling at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Day 1 takeaways range from CJ Stroud chatter to potential trade shakeups to draft strategy changes. Continue reading…

FROM OUTKICK – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shot down suggestions that the Bears would move to Indiana, saying the team privately clarified that its announcement was not a commitment to a relocation, OutKick’s Armando Salguero reported. Pritzker said Illinois is awaiting further clarification from the franchise. Continue reading…

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