NHL players are set to return to the next two Olympics. League commissioner Gary Bettman announced Friday at all-star weekend in Toronto that the NHL has struck a deal with the Players’ Association and International Ice Hockey Federation, paving the way for stars to compete in Italy in 2026 and at the following Winter Games in 2030. CBC | Sports News
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‘I’m smiling’: IIHF president optimistic about NHL participation at 2026 Olympics
Luc Tardif is optimistic NHL players will be at the 2026 Olympics. The International Ice Hockey Federation president says “all the planets are at the good place” with his organization, the NHL, the NHL Players’ Association and the International Olympic Committee. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Fully driverless cars likely to be on UK road ‘by early 2026’, MP says
UK drivers could be able to use autonomous vehicles on the motorways as soon as 2026, according to Transport Secretary Mark Harper. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »IOC shuts down Italy’s late plan to revive home bobsleigh track for 2026 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee on Friday moved to shut down suggestions that Italy could still manage to stage ice sliding events at its home 2026 Winter Games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »2026 Olympic sliding events won’t be held in Italy after failure to build track
Bobsled, skeleton and luge events will not be held in Italy during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, organizing committee officials said Monday, meaning those athletes will likely be competing in either Austria or Switzerland during the Games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »7 Canadian cities in running for 2026 World Cup games
A preliminary list of 44 potential host cities, including seven in Canada, have been released by the joint North American bid for the 2026 World Cup. CBC | Sports News
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