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Boos, Rivalries and Records: Inside the 2026 Olympics
February 15, 2026·43 min·3 clips
The crowd in Milan booed Vice President J.D. Vance as his face appeared on screen during the Olympic opening ceremony.
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The rink feels bigger here because the episode keeps tying the game back to politics and pressure.
The Daily treats this Sunday Olympics episode as more than a medal-count update. It follows the U.S.-Canada rivalry, the politics around the Games, and the way elite sport can still feel close and human when the focus stays on the athletes and the moment.
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For when you want the Olympics read as sport, politics, and national pride.
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