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US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Milan on Thursday for the 2026 Winter Olympics, attending their first event shortly after landing in the northern Italian city.

Here's what to know about Thursday's slate of women's ice hockey games at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch information.

David Pastrnak will be a flag bearer for Czech Republic during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The Boston Bruins forward was announced as a flag bearer Wednesday.

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds move Team GB into a commanding position in the Winter Olympics mixed doubles curling - but only after edging out a stubborn Czech Republic rink to maintain their 100% record after three matches in Cortina.

Finland women’s hockey team’s preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland’s roster