Fugitive Caught at Winter Olympics

February 14, 2026 | Edition #419

The Winter Olympics took an unexpected turn when a fugitive was arrested in Milan. Meanwhile, Ilia Malinin endured a painful medal miss, and blamed the U.S. federation’s decision for it. More on the updates below…

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TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, the Swedish team accused Canada of cheating, alleging that Marc Kennedy gave the stone an additional push with his finger after releasing it. However, World Curling reviewed the situation and ruled no foul play. So, tell us,

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Being an Olympic cameraman is not an easy task. Especially after what unfolded at the Milan Games…

During the men’s speed skating 1000m semi finals, Felix Roussel skid out of control and crashed straight into the cameraman, taking him down in the process. Roussel went on to finish fifth and fell out of medal contention, but his fall remained a talking point. Watch the moment below.

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