Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins loses to Sweden, finishes Winter Olympics 0-2-0 after facing Latvia's two toughest opponents.

The Buffalo Sabres star stands out as the x-factor as Sweden takes on Latvia.

Starting in 2026, Latvia will serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term. This will be a first in the country’s

Dans Locmelis scored twice, including the first of three straight goals for Team Latvia in a 4-3 win against Team Germany at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Rho Arena in Milan on Saturday.

Two power-play goals from Latvia's NHL export power the side to their first Olympic win since Sochi while pulling off one of the biggest upset victories in Milan.

By Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Canada walloped France 10-2 to claim the top seeding from the preliminary stage of the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament on Sunday, while the United States are second seeds after beating Germany 5-1 and Switzerland and Denmark each notched wins.

RIGA - Latvia has taken a very focused approach to combating hate crimes, Prime Minister Evika Silina (New Unity) told reporters after a meeting with President Edgars Rinkevics on Wednesday.

The 2026 Winter Olympics women's hockey gold medal game will be a familiar matchup as the United States faces Canada on Thursday. The two have faced off six times previously for Olympic gold, with the Canadians holding a 4-2 record.