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United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime

MILAN (AP) — Megan Keller backhanded in a shot 4:07 into overtime and the United States won its third Olympic gold medal in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 a

US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

MILAN (AP) — The U.S. and Canada are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics. Each needed extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals.Quinn Hughes scored

Canada rallies to beat Czechia in OT to avoid a stunning quarterfinal exit at the Olympics

MILAN (AP) — Nick Suzuki tied it on a deflection with 3:27 left, Mitch Marner scored in overtime and Canada avoided what would have been a stunning quarterfinal

Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate

MILAN (AP) — Ilia Malinin posted a video on social media Monday juxtaposing images of his many triumphs with a black-and-white image of the U.S. figure skater w

Tom Wilson fights in Canada's game vs. France at the Olympics

MILAN (AP) — Who says there's no fighting in hockey at the Olympics?Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's game against France on Sunday, going after th

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice in Olympic disaster; Shaidorov wins gold medal

MILAN (AP) — American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate that sent him tumbling all the way off the podium at the Milan

Lindsey Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture requiring multiple surgeries after crash

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn sustained a "complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly" a

Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a torn ACL from a crash four days

Lindsey Vonn says 'Olympic dream is not over' after crashing before Winter Olympics

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee on Friday in her final downhill race before the Olympics, but said she still ho

Bethesda native Carsten Vissering going to the Winter Olympics in Italy

The Olympic dream.It started at a young age for Bethesda native Carsten Vissering. The Georgetown Prep grad was a very good swimmer, specifically in breaststrok

Figure skater Maxim Naumov honors parents a year after fatal Potomac midair collision

Turning tragedy into triumph. It happened in one year. Figure skater Maxim Naumov secured a spot on the 2026 U.S. Winter Olympic team last week.

US and Mexico flag football teams will play during Super Bowl week in an Olympic preview

The week of the Super Bowl next month in San Francisco will feature not one but two marquee flag football games.It's just another way to gain even more exposure

The Katie Ledecky Invitational: a swimming success at the University of Maryland

Katie Ledecky is back home in the DMV this weekend.

Bethesda native Katie Ledecky not slowing down; eyes 2028 L.A. Olympics

The Bethesda native getting better with age after a fantastic performance at the World Championships in Singapore earlier this month.

Bowie native Antonio Coleman hoping to earn his spot on Olympic flag football team

There's been a lot of talk these days about flag football.Just last week, the NFL announced that players will be allowed to compete in flag football.

NFL owners approve player participation in Olympic flag football

NFL owners unanimously approved allowing players to participate in flag football for the 2028 Olympics.The vote at the spring meetings Tuesday authorized the le

9-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky returns home to Stone Ridge School

It's been said time and time again. Katie Ledecky is a really good swimmer.14 Olympic medals. Nine of them are gold. In fact, Ledecky is the most decorated Amer

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WATCH | Lanes blocked after person climbs atop Frederick Douglass bridge in DC

A person climbed to the top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on Friday, prompting a large police response and traffic disruptions in Southeast.Accordin

Man dies after crash involving Ride On bus in Montgomery County

A man has died follwing an early Friday morningcrash involving a Ride On bus and a vehicle in Montgomery County.Officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue

Maryland man, woman arrested at Dulles after 57 pounds of marijuana seized

A man and a woman from Baltimore are facing felony charges after they were caught at Washington Dulles International Airport trying to smuggle more than 57 poun

Spanberger orders flags at half-staff across Virginia in memory of Cerina Fairfax

Flags across Virginia will be lowered to half-staff at sunrise on May 4 in memory of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax.

2 illegal immigrants charged amid tire dealership fraud across Virginia: Sheriff

A Virginia sheriff said two illegal immigrants have been arrested after a fraud incident at a tire dealership.

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Bethesda native Carsten Vissering going to the Winter Olympics in Italy

Figure skater Maxim Naumov honors parents a year after fatal Potomac midair collision

The Katie Ledecky Invitational: a swimming success at the University of Maryland

Bethesda native Katie Ledecky not slowing down; eyes 2028 L.A. Olympics

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Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles celebrated by City of Alexandria

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles is back home and received an Olympic-worthy celebration at Alexandria City High School on Sunday.

Arlington Olympian Torri Huske home from games, sits down one-on-one with 7News Sports

Arlington native Torri Huske breaks down her 2024 Paris Olympic Games experience with 7News Sports Anchor Natalie Spala.

Arlington community to celebrate Olympian swimmer Torri Huske on Sunday

After securing five medals at the Paris Olympics, the Arlington community will gather on Sunday to celebrate swimmer Torri Huske's accomplishments.

Noah Lyles deemed world's top sprinter, but local Paralympian Nick Mayhugh might disagree

The two athletes relish their similarities and shared backgrounds, competing as world champions and DMV natives.

Bullis School grad Masai Russell wins 100-meter hurdles at Olympic games

America's Masai Russell won a photo finish Saturday in the women's 100-meter hurdles.

USA Gymnast Jordan Chiles Bronze medal in jeopardy after score reversal

PARIS (AP) — Romania’s Ana Barbosu could replace American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the Court of Arbitrati

Dad sacrifices chance at Olympic glory to see son born: His son wins gold years later

During the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, a Northern Virginia man made the decision to stay home for the birth of his son. Years later, his son won gold.

Alexandria native Noah Lyles wins bronze in 200 Olympic final despite battling COVID

Noah Lyles' dream of winning gold in the 100 and 200-meter races in Paris didn't pan out when he finished third in the 200 on Thursday.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Olympics"

NFL owners approve player participation in Olympic flag football

9-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky returns home to Stone Ridge School

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles celebrated by City of Alexandria

Arlington Olympian Torri Huske home from games, sits down one-on-one with 7News Sports