The NBA All-Star Game is known for bringing together the most talented and notable players from around the league.

The game also attracts celebrities and public figures from across the country to gather and enjoy basketball.

Former United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were among those in attendance for the event, sitting next to basketball legend Julius Erving.

The game features two American teams and a World team at the Intuit Dome on Sunday, Feb. 15.

Obama is a known basketball fan who embraced the game and his fandom while he was in office. He would share his predictions for the NBA Finals or fill out a bracket for the NCAA college basketball tournament.

“There’s a lot of concern about the All-Star Game and not seeing effort (from the players),” Obama said during an interview with analyst Reggie Miller on the NBC broadcast. “Today we are seeing (that effort). Anytime you get Americans vs. International (teams), they want to bring it.”

The NBA has experimented with different formats for the All-Star Game in recent years. All three teams will play each other in a small tournament before the two teams meet in the championship game.

Regardless of who crossed the line first Sunday afternoon, the 2026 Daytona 500 was a historic edition of the race.

The race on Sunday, Feb. 15, saw more leaders than any installment of NASCAR’s marquee race of the year. It was only befitting that a driver who did not lead a lap until the checkered flag waved finished first: 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick.

The big wreck of the race came just past the halfway point, when leader Justin Allgaier moved to block Denny Hamlin’s run on the outside but shut the door too late and hit the wall. He spun back down and collected more cars as 20 of the 41 drivers were affected by the wreck.

Thanks to a late caution, Michael McDowell looked poised for a chance to take his second Daytona 500 win. He had saved enough fuel to maintain position in the final 10 laps as others made quick pit stops.

But McDowell didn’t hold off the hard-charging likes of Chase Elliott, Reddick and others. Elliott led briefly led before Reddick made a hard charge on the final lap to overtake him for the win.

Reddick celebrated with team owner Michael Jordan in victory lane.

Jordan credited the team and Reddick for staying in position for the win all race.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano, Elliott and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top five at the checkered flag.

The race started early to avoid inclement weather that did not arrive during the 200-lap race. Here’s a look at how the race unfolded:

Daytona 500 results, final leaderboard

Here’s the order at the end of Stage 3.

1. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing
2. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports
3. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske
4. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports
5. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing
6. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports
7. Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing
8. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing
9. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing
10. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing
11. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports
12. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports
13. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports
14. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing
15. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing
16. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports
17. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing
18. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports
19. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing
20. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing
21. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club
22. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports
23. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing
24. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team
25. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing
26. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club
27. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske
28. Corey Heim, No. 67 23XI Racing
29. Jimmie Johnson, No. 84 Legacy Motor Club
30. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing
31. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing
32. Casey Mears, No. 66 Garage 66
33. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing
34. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske
35. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing
36. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing
37. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing
38. Justin Allgaier, No. 40 JR Motorsports
39. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports
40. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports
41. BJ McLeod, No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports

Who won the Daytona 500?

Tyler Reddick avoided contact on a chaotic final lap and made a run on the outside to take the lead over Chase Elliott and Zane Smith and earn the win. Reddick did not lead a singe lap of the race but crossed the line in front for his first Daytona 500 victory.

Has Kyle Larson won the Daytona 500?

No, the reigning Cup Series champion has never won the Daytona 500. He started from pole position in 2022 but has only managed seventh at best in this race.

Has Kyle Busch won the Daytona 500?

Busch has never won the Daytona 500 in his long Cup Series career. His best result was second in 2019 and third in 2016.

Who won Daytona 500 Stage 2?

Bubba Wallace managed to escape the chaos from the biggest wreck of the race so far and cross the line first at the end of 130 laps. Ryan Blaney, John Hunter Nemechek, Kyle Busch and Riley Herbst round out the top five.

Daytona 500 update: The Big One comes in Stage 2

It took until the closing laps of Stage 2 but the big wreck of the race involved nearly half of the grid.

On Lap 124, leader Justin Allgaier floated to the top lane and lost speed as he tried to block Denny Hamlin from going around his outside. Allgaier hit the wall and pinched Hamlin which sent both back down the track and into the trailing cars. Nearly half of the 41-car field was caught up in the biggest wreck of the race.

Bubba Wallace made it through unscathed on the bottom lane and leads the field under caution to start Stage 3.

Daytona weather updates

Conditions at Daytona International Speedway were mostly cloudy with temperatures in the mid-70s to start the race. As the laps tick off, the threat of rain continues to hang over the field with thunderstorms expected at 5 p.m. ET.

Here’s the latest AccuWeather forecast: Overcast; a heavy thunderstorm around this evening followed by a couple of showers late; thunderstorms can bring localized damaging wind gusts. High temperature of 77 degrees and a low of 62. Chance of precipitation: 55%.

Daytona 500 updates: Stage 2 wreck involves nine cars

Contact near the front of the field involving Austin Dillon, Conor Zilisch, Chase Briscoe, Cody Ware and more drivers brought out the caution flags on Lap 85 of 200.

Who won Daytona 500 Stage 1?

Zane Smith won the first stage of the Daytona 500 in the Front Row Motorsports Ford. Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarrez rounded out the top five runners after the first 65 laps.

How many laps are the 2026 Daytona 500?

The race is 200 laps around the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway for a total of 500 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 65 laps; Stage 2: 65 laps; Stage 3: 70 laps.

2026 Daytona 500 stages

Every NASCAR race is broken up into three stages. Each stage awards championship points to each driver finishing in the top 10. Drivers earning the most points at the checkered flag – the end of Stage 3.

William Byron battling back after Daytona 500 crash

The Hendrick Motorsports driver suffered some damage following contact with the wall and McLeod on Lap 5. After multiple trips to pit road for adjustments, Byron’s back up to 28th on Lap 22.

Daytona 500 update: William Byron, others affected by B.J. McLeod crash

The first retirement of the race comes early as McLeod lost his right rear tire and hit the wall before spinning down to the infield. Noah Gragson, William Byron, Justin Allgaier, Tyler Reddick and Casey Mears were affected by McLeod’s wreck.

John Hunter Nemechek leads ahead of polesitter Kyle Busch and Shane van Gisbergen.

Daytona 500 grand marshal

Comedian Nate Bargatze gave the drivers the order to start their engines from Daytona International Speedway, stating it was the ‘most American thing I’ve ever done in my life.’

Daytona 500 start time update

The 2026 Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. ET at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The time was moved up one hour from the original 2:30 p.m. start due to weather concerns.

What channel is Daytona 500 on today?

Coverage for the 2026 Daytona 500 has already started on FOX. The race will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET, moved up from its original time due to weather concerns.

How to stream Daytona 500?

The 2026 Daytona 500 can be streamed on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app. For those looking to cut the cord, the race can also be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial.

Watch the 2026 Daytona 500 on Fubo

Who won 2025 Daytona 500?

William Byron won the 2025 Daytona 500, claiming victory in NASCAR’s most famous race for the second year in a row.

Byron took the checkered flag at Daytona International Speedway after a crash broke out on the final lap. But NASCAR kept the green flag out, and Bryon was able to vault from ninth place to the front as other cars crashed around him.

Tyler Reddick finished second, and seven-time NASCAR Cups Series champion Jimmie Johnson third. Pole winner Chase Briscoe came home fourth followed by John Hunter Nemechek.

Daytona 500 odds 2026

Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, William Byron and Denny Hamlin are currently the favorites to win the Daytona 500, according to BetMGM.

Odds as of Sunday, Feb. 15.

• Ryan Blaney: +1200
• Joey Logano: +1200
• William Byron: +1400
• Denny Hamlin: +1400
• Austin Cindric: +1600
• Chase Elliott: +1600
• Kyle Busch: +1600
• Brad Keselowski: +1800
• Kyle Larson: +1800
• Alex Bowman: +2000
• Bubba Wallace +2200
• Christopher Bell +2200
• Chase Briscoe +2500

Daytona 500 starting lineup

Here’s how the starting lineup for Sunday’s Daytona 500 shakes out:

1. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing
2. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing
3. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske
4. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports
5. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske
6. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports
7. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing
8. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports
9. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing
10. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports
11. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club
12. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing
13. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing
14. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing
15. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports
16. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports
17. Casey Mears, No. 66 Garage 66
18. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports
19. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing
20. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing
21. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports
22. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing
23. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team
24. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club
25. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports
26. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing
27. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing
28. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing
29. Corey Heim, No. 67 23XI Racing
30. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports
31. Jimmie Johnson, No. 84 Legacy Motor Club
32. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing
33. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing
34. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing
35. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing
36. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske
37. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing
38. *BJ McLeod, No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports
39. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports
40. Justin Allgaier, No. 40 JR Motorsports
41. Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing

* The No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet of Anthony Alfredo originally qualified for the Daytona 500 in Duel 2, but his position in the race was disallowed due to a failure in post-Duel inspection.

How did Greg Biffle die?

Greg Biffle — winner of 19 Cup races and a champion in the Craftsman Trucks and Busch series — was one of seven people killed in a plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina on Dec. 18.

According to a report from investigators, Biffle was not operating his jet when it crashed in December. The preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that while an experienced pilot was at the controls, the person sitting in the right seat wasn’t qualified to be the copilot.

When the flight crashed while trying to return to the Statesville Regional Airport, it killed Biffle, his wife Cristina, and Biffle’s children Ryder, 5, and Emma, 14. Others killed in the accident were Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth.

How did Brad Keselowski break his leg?

Brad Keselowski, the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, suffered a broken leg in December when he slipped on ice during a ski trip with his family. Keselowski was cleared to race at Daytona, but David Ragan will be his backup. Keselowski will start from the No. 9 spot.

Daytona 500 pole position

Kyle Busch will be on the pole for the Daytona 500 this weekend. Busch claimed the top spot with a time of 49.006 in the final round of qualifying on Wednesday. Chase Briscoe will start in the second position.

Dale Earnhardt 25 years later

Nearly 25 years ago this weekend — on Feb. 18, 2001 — Dale Earnhardt, the seven-time Winston Cup champion, died after crashing on the final lap of the Daytona 500.

Fans today are still mourning the loss of the man they called the Intimidator. Go to any NASCAR track and you’ll still see countless shirts, jackets, flags and hats sporting his iconic No. 3.

In the same way Michael Jordan is to the NBA, Earnhardt was synonymous with NASCAR. Some fans adored him, some hated him — but everyone knew the mustached man wearing aviators from Kannapolis, North Carolina was one of the best drivers to get behind the wheel.

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How did Dale Earnhardt die?

When the 2001 Daytona 500 was nearing its finish, Earnhardt, his son, Dale Jr., and his friend Michael Waltrip, were running in the top three at the top of the pack. Waltrip was in first, Junior in second, and Senior in third. It seemed obvious that Earnhardt was trying to ensure a victory for one of his DEI drivers and went into defense mode, attempting to block others drivers from catching up to Waltrip and Junior.

On turn four of the final lap, as Junior pushed Waltrip toward the finish line, Earnhardt received some contact, lost control of his No. 3 car and slammed head first into the concrete wall.

Folks watching from home could feel the mood change from the broadcast booth, where former champion Darrell Waltrip quickly went from celebrating his brother in one moment to worrying about Earnhardt in the very next: ‘I just hope Dale’s okay. I guess he’s alright, isn’t he?’

“You got the sense that something wasn’t right,” Helton told ESPN.

Less than three hours after the race ended, Helton returned to the press room at Daytona International Speedway to deliver the somber and shocking news: ‘We’ve lost Dale Earnhardt.’

MILAN – The Americans will get a deserved day off, a chance to rest and reset ahead of going into the elimination round.

The 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament has entered the interesting stage, where it’s win or go home. USA next plays Wednesday, Feb 18, against the winner of Tuesday’s qualification game between Sweden and Latvia.

‘As this tournament starts to move forward, the stakes get higher, the competition gets stiffer, and I think our guys are excited for that challenge,’ USA coach Mike Sullivan after his team improved to 3-0 in round-robin play on the strength of taking down Germany, 5-1, Sunday at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

‘I thought we got better as it went along,’ Matthew Tkachuk said. ‘I thought today was a really complete game, top to bottom. Really happy with the way everybody played. I thought we controlled most of it and the shifts we didn’t control, because they have some really talented players over there, we stayed tight. We stayed compact. 

‘We lived to fight another day. All in all, very, very pleased with how we’re going into the quarterfinals.’

Tkachuk had the chirp of the tournament so far when he yelled at Germany captain – whose Edmonton Oilers Tkachuk’s Florida Panthers has defeated in the last two Stanley Cup Finals – that he was, ‘always a bridesmaid, never a bride.’

Tkachuk and his brother, Brady, have been impact players every game.

‘They’re so effective in the game,’ Zach Werenski said. ‘Even when they’re not scoring or getting on the score sheet, they’re affecting the game in different ways, and they’re tilting the ice in our favor. They’re always talking, they’re always positive, they’re always getting guys going.’

Werenski was first to score Sunday, set up by Auston Matthews, the team captain, who also had two goals.

‘The confidence just continues to grow within our group,’ Matthews said. ‘The chemistry, just being comfortable with one another, playing with new guys that maybe you’re not as used to playing with – each game I think we’ve taken steps in the right direction of where we want to grow our game going into the quarterfinals and it’s good to see.’

While USA faced three underdogs in the preliminary round, there were still good tests along the way. The Americans didn’t play down to the level of their opponents. Being sharp matters even when a loss isn’t the end of the tournament – and can help carry over the momentum as the games shift to elimination.

‘I just think the difference is, it’s a Game 7 scenario,’ Sullivan said. ‘The winner moves on. I think these guys, they understand it. They’ve played in a number of different circumstances that are very much like this. The most important thing from our standpoint, is we control what we can. We try to build our game. We put our best game in the ice, and we’ll see where that takes us. But we really like our group. We think we’re built the right way. We think we have a lot of talent, and we’re looking forward to the challenge.’

INGLEWOOD, CA — LeBron James, holding court before his record 22^nd NBA All-Star appearance, took some time to reflect on his future — but not too much.

At 41 years old, James remains an impact player and is reimagining what can be expected of a player his age. And though there has been plenty of speculation about James’ future beyond this season, he said he has not made up his mind on potential retirement.

“I want to live,” James told reporters Sunday, Feb. 15. “When I know, you guys will know. I have no idea. I just want to live, that’s all.”

James was speaking at a press conference at the Intuit Dome, hours before he plays for Team Stars in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will employ a USA vs. World format.

James recently became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double and is averaging 22.0 points, 7.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game across 36 appearances.

But he’s essentially on an expiring contract, and will be able to test the open market this offseason, a rarity for a player of his stature.

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break 33-21, in fifth place in the Western Conference, which is crowded at the top. Just three games separate the No. 6 team, the Timberwolves, and the No. 2 team, the Spurs.

James has maintained that he wants to compete for championships in his final seasons, but Los Angeles will face stiff competition for the conference title.

This has been magnified by injury issues the Lakers have faced.

“Most important for our ball club right now is health,” James said. “I can’t state it any more clearly. I’m not quite sure how many games we’ve had where we’ve had a full roster. We’re over the half-way point and it has not been many games. …

“Our success is going to come down to our health. Our coaching staff is going to put us in the right position, they’re going to give us the game plan every night, but when it comes to what we have to work with, we actually have to see it.”

When James was asked if the uncertainty surrounding his personal future in Los Angeles was weighing on him in any way, he rejected that notion.

“Nah, we’re gearing up toward the postseason,” he said. “It has nothing to do with that. Same motivation, same mind factor. We got past the marathon and now the sprint is about to start. I think everybody understands that.”

Still, James was asked about his post-playing plans, and if he had any ambitions about ownership of an NBA team. He said he would explore that and any other potential ventures that might interest him down the road, though he stressed that his focus is on the remainder of the season.

“What I want to do at 45, 50 and 55 will be creating great vibes and fun with my family and my friends. That’s one of my passions: creating memories that will last forever. That’s for sure the most important thing for me, creating things that we will never forget.”

NHL team owners’ greatest fear about the Olympics is having someone get injured while playing for their country.

That happened in the preliminary round at the 2026 Winter Olympics when Switzerland’s Kevin Fiala left the ice on a stretcher during a Group A game against Canada on Friday, Feb. 13.

The Los Angeles Kings, Fiala’s NHL team, gave an update on the severity of that injury on Sunday.

The team said he had surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg.

‘Kevin is resting comfortably and will begin the recovery and rehabilitation program,’ the Kings said in a statement. ‘Fiala will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL regular season and will be re-evaluated at the conclusion of the regular season.’

Kevin Fiala injury update

Fiala’s injury comes at a tough time because the Kings sit three points out of a playoff spot. They had just acquired star Artemi Panarin in a trade, and the former New York Rangers star was supposed to help boost the team’s scoring and make a push for the postseason.

But Fiala ranks third on the Kings with 18 goals and 40 points, and his injury deprives the team of some valuable offensive numbers down the stretch. Panarin has 19 goals and 57 points, and Adrian Kempe has 20 goals and 46 points.

How was Kevin Fiala hurt?

He got tangled up with Canada’s Tom Wilson along the boards and landed awkwardly on his leg. He was taken off the ice on a stretcher and taken to the hospital.

Kevin Fiala statistics

Fiala has 18 goals, 22 assists and 40 points in 56 games. He has a team-best 17 points on the power play.

MILAN — For the second game in a row, the USA faced adversity in the first period.

For the second time, a big second period led to a victory as the U.S. men’s hockey team rallied to win 6-3 on Saturday, Feb. 14, and improve to 2-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

In the Latvia game, the USA had two goals disallowed. Against Denmark on Saturday, Feb. 14, the USA trailed 2-1 after one period because of two bad-luck goals.

Denmark’s Nick Olesen scored early after the puck went in off Zach Werenski’s skate. Then Nicholas B. Jensen gave Denmark a 2-1 lead with a shot from center ice that got past USA goalie Jeremy Swayman.

But just like in the Latvia game, the USA’s superior firepower won out. Brady Tkachuk and Jack Eichel scored 57 seconds apart in the second period, both goals coming after faceoffs. Noah Hanifin gave the USA a 4-2 lead.

Though Phillip Bruggisser cut the USA lead to 4-3 on a shot from the point with 2.6 seconds left in the second period, Jake Guentzel and Jack Hughes scored in the third period for the 6-3 win.

‘I mean, it’s just battle and adversity and do whatever you have to do to stop the puck, and I’m really proud of this group for staying even keeled,’ Swayman said. ‘The confidence never left the group and that’s a serious trait at this stage in the tournament. And the guys rallied and we got it done.’

The USA will face Germany on Sunday (3:10 p.m. ET, USA Network, Peacock) and can clinch a bye to the quarterfinals with a Group C victory.

What’s next for the USA?

The 2-0 Americans will face Germany on Sunday (3:10 p.m., USA Network, Peacock) in the final preliminary round game. Germany, which features Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stutzle and Moritz Seider, lost to Latvia on Saturday to fall to 1-1. The USA will win Group C and gain a bye to the quarterfinals if it wins. Germany would win the group if it beats the USA in regulation because the first tiebreaker is head-to-head competition. With Connor Hellebuyck rested on Saturday, he likely would be the USA’s starting goalie on Sunday.

Final score: USA 6, Denmark 3

The USA improves to 2-0. If it beats Germany on Sunday, it will gain a bye to the quarterfinals.

Denmark power play

Matt Boldy is called for delay of game after putting the puck over the glass.

USA power play

Christian Weise is called for hooking. Denmark kills penalty. Less than three minutes left.

USA goal: Jack Hughes scores

He takes the puck over the goal line and banks it off goalie Frederik Dichow for a three-goal lead. USA 6, Denmark 3

Denmark goalie change

Frederik Dichow comes in Mads Sogaard, who appears to have been hurt doing the splits on a save.

Denmark power play

Auston Matthews is called for cross-checking. He was retaliating for stickwork by a Denmark player. Denmark gets two shots, but the USA kills the penalty. Less than 10 minutes left.

USA goal: Jake Guentzel restores two-goal lead

The USA pressures and Auston Matthews feeds Jake Guentzel in the slot. His goal restores the USA’s two-goal lead. Zach Werenski gets the second assist. USA 5, Denmark 3

Matthew Tkachuk chance

Matthew Tkachuk is alone in the slot, but his shot is stopped by Mads Sogaard.

Third period underway

4-3 USA.

Jeremy Swayman statistics

He has given up three goals on 11 shots through two periods.

End of second period: USA 4, Denmark 3

Denmark goalie Mads Sogaard did his best to keep the Americans at bay as they piled up the shots. The Americans scored an equalizer midway through the second period, off a face-off, with Brady Tkachuk netting his second goal of the Olympics. The U.S. scored again off a draw at 10:23, with Jack Eichel ripping a shot from the right circle to make it 3-2.

The U.S. moved ahead, 4-2 with 2:37 to go when Noah Hanifin scored on a rebound, the puck clipping the post on its way into Denmark’s net. That was part of a 15-4 advantage in shots for the Americans just in the second period. The Danes scored with 2.6 seconds on the clock to make it 4-3, with Phillip Bruggisser firing a shot from the blue line.

Denmark goal: Denmark scores in final seconds of period

Phillip Bruggisser’s point shot beats Jeremy Swayman with 2.6 seconds left in the second period to cut the USA’s lead to one. USA 4, Denmark 3

USA goal: Noah Hanifin adds to USA lead

Noah Hanifin’s shot squeezes through Mads Sogaard for a two-goal lead. USA 4, Denmark 2.

USA goal: Jack Eichel gives USA lead

Another USA goal off a faceoff. Jack Eichel picks up a loose puck and beats Mads Sogaard. That’s two USA goals in 57 seconds for the lead. USA 3, Denmark 2

USA goal: Brady Tkachuk ties game

Jack Eichel win a faceoff and the puck goes to Brady Tkachuk, who rips a shot past Mads Sogaard, his Senators teammate, at 9:26. USA 2, Denmark 2

USA power play

Patrick Russell slashes the stick out of Brady Tkachuk’s hand after a USA scoring chance. USA had two power-play goals in the opener against Latvia. Denmark kills the penalty, allowing one U.S. shot.

Second period underway

Denmark leads 2-1.

End of first period: Denmark 2, USA 1

The Danes grabbed momentum early on a goal from Nick Olesen just 1:40 into the game. Matt Boldy answered for the Americans two minutes later, scoring on Mads Sogaard. The Danes moved ahead again at 11:16 on a goal from Nicholas B. Jensen, firing a shot from right in front of the U.S. bench that slipped by Jeremy Swayman. Malte Setkov had an assist on that goal. The Danes kept their game simple, focusing on keeping the puck out of their zone and making sure Sogaard could see the puck. Sogaard made 11 saves in the first period to five by Swayman.

Brady Tkachuk mixes it up

The USA has a little flurry at the end, but Mads Sogaard keeps it 2-1 Denmark. Brady Tkachuk gets involved with a Danish player as the period ends. No penalties.

Denmark goal: Jeremy Swayman lets in long shot

Nicholas B. Jensen scores on a shot from just inside the red line. The puck went past a USA player and goalie Jeremy Swayman wasn’t able to pick it up for a Denmark goal at 11:16. Denmark 2, USA 1

Denmark power play

Dylan Larkin is called for holding. USA kills it off.

USA goal: Matt Boldy ties game

Matt Boldy picks up a rebound of his shot on goalie Mads Sogaard, goes behind the net and scores on a wraparound at 3:35. Quinn Hughes and Jaccob Slavin get the assists. USA 1, Denmark 1

Denmark goal: Denmark scores early

Nick Oleson scores at 1:40 for Denmark after a Zach Werenski turnover. The puck goes in off the skate of Werenski after Jeremy Swayman makes a save on Oleson. Denmark 1, USA 0

Game underway

USA’s Jeremy Swayman vs. Denmark’s Mads Sogaard in net. The Tkachuk line starts for the USA.

Olympic men’s hockey schedule and scores today

All times Eastern

• Group B – Sweden 5, Slovakia 3
• Group C – Latvia 4, Germany 3
• Group B – Finland 11, Italy 0
• Group C – USA 6, Denmark 3

Watch Olympic men’s hockey

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Team USA lines vs Denmark

USA vs Denmark predictions

• Mike Brehm: USA 4, Denmark 2.
• Jace Evans: USA 5, Denmark 2.

Full predictions

Jeremy Swayman helped USA win world championships

Swayman, who’s facing Denmark, didn’t play in the 4 Nations Face-Off. But he did help the USA get a rare gold medal at the 2025 world championships. He went 7-0 with a 1.69 goals-against average and .921 save percentage at the tournament, including a shutout in the championship game against Switzerland.

USA, Denmark, Greenland politics just ‘outside noise’

The political aspect of Denmark and the U.S. meeting in the Olympics stems from U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated demands that Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, should belong to the U.S.

‘We’re not used to being in the news that much,’ said Lars Eller, a forward with the Ottawa Senators who has played 1,116 games in the NHL. ‘But I feel like every week there’s something new, and whatever was in the news last week is forgotten quickly and we move on.

‘I don’t think it’s on any of our minds what’s going on politically in the world. It’s outside noise and in the profession we’re in, you have to be good at tuning out the outside noise.’

Why are there no fights in Olympic hockey?

International Ice Hockey Federation prohibits fighting, and it could lead to an ejection and a suspension.

‘Fighting is not part of international ice hockey’s DNA,’ the organization states in Rule 46 of the IIHF rulebook.

‘Players who willingly, participate in a ‘brawl/fight’ so-called ‘willing combatants,’ shall be penalized accordingly by the referee(s) and may be ejected from the game,’ the rulebook says. ‘Further supplementary discipline may be imposed.’

How long is NHL Olympic break?

The NHL will take a break from Feb. 6-24 for the 2026 Winter Olympics. No trades can take place during the Olympic break.

How the Olympics men’s hockey tournament works

The 12 teams are divided into three groups. They are:

• Group A: Canada, Switzerland, Czechia, France
• Group B: Finland, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy
• Group C: USA, Germany, Latvia, Denmark

Teams play one game each against the other three teams in their group. Countries get three points for a regulation win, two for an overtime win, one for an overtime/shootout loss and zero for a regulation loss.

After the preliminary round is complete, teams are seeded 1 through 12 under the following criteria:

• Higher position in the group
• Higher number of points
• Better goal difference
• Higher number of goals scored for
• Better IIHF world ranking

The top four teams (group winners and best second-place team) get a bye to the quarterfinals. Teams 5-12 play in a qualifying round, with the winners going to the quarterfinals.

When is the Olympic men’s hockey tournament?

The tournament started Feb. 11 with two games. The USA opened play Feb. 12 against Latvia. All teams will play three games during the round robin, which runs through Feb. 15. The top four teams get byes to the quarterfinals.

Playoff qualification games are on Feb. 17 for teams ranked fifth through 12th, quarterfinals are Feb. 18 and semifinals are Feb. 20.

The bronze medal game is Feb. 21 and the gold medal game is Sunday, Feb. 22.

MILAN – The seeding for the qualifying round and the quarterfinals will be known at the end of the final day of the preliminary round of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Canada and Slovakia have already won Group A and Group B, respectively, and the Group C title will come down to the USA-Germany game at 3:10 p.m. ET (USA Network, Peacock) on Sunday, Feb. 15.

The USA clinches Group C if it wins. Germany would clinch it if it beats the Americans in regulation because they would be tied at six points each and the first tiebreaker is head-to-head competition.

That’s important because the top four seeds (group winners and best second-place team) get a bye to the quarterfinals. The remaining eight teams have to play in the qualifying round, with the four winners advancing to the quarterfinals.

If the USA wins in regulation, the top overall seed would also be in play, with goal differential being the deciding factor. Canada, which plays France, is plus 9 while the USA is plus 7 heading into Sunday’s action.

USA TODAY Sports is covering all the hockey action at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday. Follow along:

Olympic men’s hockey scores and schedule today

All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at 7:23 p.m.

• 6:10 a.m. – Switzerland vs. Czechia, Group A on CNBC, Peacock
• 10:40 a.m. – Canada vs. France, Group A on USA, Peacock
• 3:10 p.m. – USA vs. Germany, Group C on USA, Peacock
• 3:10 p.m. – Denmark vs. Latvia, Group C on CNBC, Peacock

Where to watch Olympic men’s hockey

Watch Olympic men’s hockey on Peacock

How the Olympics men’s hockey tournament works

The 12 teams are divided into three groups. They are:

• Group A: Canada, Switzerland, Czechia, France
• Group B: Finland, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy
• Group C: USA, Germany, Latvia, Denmark

Teams play one game each against the other three teams in their group. Countries get three points for a regulation win, two for an overtime win, one for an overtime/shootout loss and zero for a regulation loss.

After the preliminary round is complete, teams are seeded 1 through 12 under the following criteria:

• Higher position in the group
• Higher number of points
• Better goal difference
• Higher number of goals scored for
• Better IIHF world ranking

The top four teams (group winners and best second-place team) get a bye to the quarterfinals. Teams 5-12 play in a qualifying round, with the winners going to the quarterfinals.

Playoff qualification games are on Feb. 17, quarterfinals are Feb. 18 and semifinals are Feb. 20.

The bronze medal game is Feb. 21 and the gold medal game is Sunday, Feb. 22.

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn will be headed home soon.

Vonn said in an Instagram post on Saturday, Feb. 14, that her fourth surgery went well and she can finally return to the United States. Once there, she will need another surgery to repair complex tibial fracture in her left leg, suffered in a crash in the Olympic downhill.

‘Once I’m back I will give you more updates and info about my injury,’ Vonn wrote.

Vonn also reiterated that she has no regrets, even if her Olympics ended in the horrific crash. Despite a torn ACL, bone bruising and meniscus damage in her left knee from a Jan. 30 crash, Vonn said she felt stronger physically than she often has in the past.

‘Certainly stronger than I was when I ended career in 2019 where I got a bronze medal in the World Championships,’ she wrote. ‘And mentally…. Mentally I was perfect. Clear, focused, hungry, aggressive yet completely calm. … I was more ready than I have ever been.’

But that didn’t guarantee her anything, Vonn said. In going all out in trying to win another Olympic gold medal, she was taking a risk. A risk she took willingly, and she doesn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her because of how it ended.

‘If you don’t try you’ll never know,’ she wrote. ‘So please don’t feel sad (for me). The ride was worth the fall. When I close my eyes at night, I don’t have regrets and the love I have for skiing remains. I am still looking forward to the moment when I can stand on the top of the mountain once more. And I will.”

Vonn included a video of her last run before the crash in Cortina, one of her favorite places. She made her first World Cup podium in Cortina, and 12 of her 84 wins came here.

‘Thankful I have this memory,’ she said.

Lindsey Vonn Instagram update

What happened to Lindsey Vonn?

Vonn hooked the fourth gate with her right arm, which sent her spinning and hurtling into the hard, packed snow. She tumbled end over end several times before coming to a stop.

‘Things just happen so quick in this sport,’ U.S. teammate Bella Wright said after the race. ‘It looked like Lindsey had incredible speed out of that turn, and she hooked her arm and it’s just over just like that.’

The three-time Olympic medalist remained prone in the snow, and she could be heard wailing in pain. The gasps and groans from fans faded into shocked silence as medics worked on her. Vonn remained on the course for approximately 13 minutes before being loaded into a helicopter.

What is Lindsey Vonn’s injury?

In an Instagram post on Feb. 9, Vonn shared the devastating news that she suffered a complex tibia fracture that will require multiple surgeries. The 41-year-old updated fans on Feb. 11 after a third surgery in Italy and included some gruseome photos of her progress . On Feb. 13, Vonn posted after yet another surgery that she still has more procedures ahead of her.

‘It’s been a quite hard few days here in the hospital here. I’m finally feeling more like myself, but I have a long way to go,’ Vonn said . ‘Tomorrow, I’ll have another surgery and hopefully that goes well. Then I can potentially leave and go back home, at which point I’ll need another surgery. Don’t know exactly what that entails until I get some better imaging.

A tibia fracture is a break in the shin bone that is an emergency needing immediate treatment. ‘Your tibias are some of the strongest bones in your body. It usually takes a lot of force to break one,’ according to the Cleveland Clinic. ‘You probably won’t be able to stand, walk or put weight on your leg if you have a broken shin bone.’

A complex fracture involves multiple breaks in a bone and damaged soft tissue, according Yale Medicine. Symptoms include extreme pain, numbness and, sometimes, a bone that protrudes through the skin. Treatment involves stabilization and surgery.

Lindsey Vonn crash video

NBC broadcasts the Olympics and posted video of Vonn’s crash .

USA TODAY Sports’ Samantha Cardona-Norberg breaks down Linsdey Vonn’s crash just after it happened.

Fans went silent as soon as Vonn crash, reacting with shock, grief and later support as the helicopter lifted her into the sky. USA TODAY Sports talked to some fans after the crash .

Is Lindsey Vonn OK?

Vonn was in obvious pain after the crash, but she was moving her arms, head and neck.

About 18 minutes after the crash, the helicopter slowly began flying toward Cortina. ‘Let’s let Lindsey Vonn hear us!’ the American announcer said as the chopper flew away with her, and the crowd cheered and applauded.

Vonn’s sister Karin Kildow was at the course today for the downhill and spoke to NBC reporters during their live broadcast:

‘I mean that definitely was the last thing we wanted to see and it happened quick and when that happens, you’re just immediately hoping she’s okay. And it was scary because when you start to see the stretchers being put out, it’s not a good sign,’ Kildow said. ‘But she really … She just dared greatly and she put it all out there. So it’s really hard to see, but we just really hope she’s okay.

‘She does have all of her surgeons and her PT staff here and her doctors, so I’m sure they’ll give us a report and we’ll meet her at whatever hospital she’s at.’

Lindsey Vonn torn ACL

It was second time in as many weeks Vonn left a mountaintop on a chopper. She fully ruptured her left ACL, sustaining meniscus damage and bone bruising , in a downhill crash on Jan. 30, in the final World Cup event prior to the start of the Olympics.

Vonn is also skiing with a partial replacement of her right knee. She had dominated the sport before the crash, making the podium in all five downhill races this season and winning two of them.

Despite the latest injury, Vonn was determined to race at her fifth and final Olympics. She said her knee felt stable and strong, and she had spent the last week doing intense rehab , pool workouts, weight lifting and plyometrics. She skied both training runs, posting the third-fastest time in the second run before it was canceled because of fog and snow.

Lindsey Vonn Olympics history

Vonn is 41 and was skiing in her fifth Winter Olympics (2002, 2006, 2010, 2018, 2026). She has won three Olympic medals (1 gold, 2 bronze).