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Canada forward Sidney Crosby, left, scores a goal past Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during the second period of the men’s gold medal ice hockey game, Feb. 23, 2014, at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, Pool, FIle)

They’re back! NHL players return to Winter Olympics for first time since ’14, here is what to know

One of the showcase events at the Winter Olympics will be hockey, where NHL players are back for the first time since 2014.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: Attorney General Pam Bondi, accompanied by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (L) and FBI Director Kash Patel (R), speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Justice Department announced a fifteen-million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Ryan James Wedding, the leader of an international criminal drug organization who smuggled large quantities of cocaine through Colombia and Mexico for distribution in the United States and Canada. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / (R) Photos via: State Dept.

DOJ announces new charges against Canadian Olympian snowboarder, dubbed the ‘Modern-day iteration of Pablo Escobar’

The Department of Justice announced new charges against Canadian Olympian snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, accusing him of ordering the murder of a witness who was set to testify against him in a U.S. federal trial.

A National Hockey League puck is seen on the ice during warmups prior to a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images/File Photo

NHL players officially to take part in 2026 Olympics

In a meeting at the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Switzerland, representatives from the NHL, the players association and the International Ice Hockey Federation executed an agreement confirming the players’ participation next winter in Italy.

NBA mulling All-Star Game change: USA vs. World

The NBA is considering changing the format of the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles to an international competition.

A general view of a performance during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images/File Photo

NBA abandons All-Star tourney format

It’s unclear what next year’s NBA All-Star Game will look like, but commissioner Adam Silver said the league is “a bit back to the drawing board” as it moves away from the three-game mini-tournament that was implemented this season.

TOPSHOT - Poland's Kamil Stoch soar inhis final jump to win the men's large hill individual ski jumping event during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games on February 17, 2018, in Pyeongchang. / AFP PHOTO / Jonathan NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

France Presents Bid To Host 2030 Winter Olympics

France is throwing their hat in the ring for a chance to host the 2030 Winter Olympics.