Ilia Malinin tops headlines after a memorable Olympic backflip moment and a run of world titles and Grand Prix wins—born 2004, American figure skater.
Hase and Volodin scored 80.01 points with a strong performance, including triple twists and a throw triple loop, leading the men's figure skating competition. Other competitors, including Georgia's Metelkina and Berulava, and Canada's Pereira and Michaud, follow closely. Japan's reigning champions face setbacks after a major mistake.
Team USA's 2-1 overtime win over Canada at the Milan-Cortina Olympics drew a record 20.7 million viewers across NBC and digital platforms, making it the most-watched sporting event in U.S. history before 9 a.m. Eastern. The game marked a historic moment for American sports broadcasting.