MILAN -- The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday. Quinn Hughes scored in overtime to send the U.S. past Sweden 2-1, this after the Americans gave up the tying goal to Mika Zibanejad with 91 seconds left in the third period. Dylan Larkin deflected Jack Hughes' shot in for the only U.S. goal in regulation.
You have to have special moments in order to be a special team. What I want the team to know is don't take it for granted, Smith said. I want them to celebrate. I want them to feel this. I want them to be happy, not be too cool for school. We beat Stanford and we're going to act like we beat Stanford because of the respect we have for them. These moments are really, really meaningful.
The Broncos then marched for a touchdown to start overtime, before the Commanders answered with an 11-play, 65-yard reply, capped by Terry McLaurin's 3-yard grab on fourth-and-3. That set up the conversion that would decide it all. Sean Payton said defensive coordinator Vance Joseph made a subtle but crucial adjustment during a timeout before the 2-point try, shifting into a look that could free up a rusher.
William Nylander found himself at the center of the action in the Toronto Maple Leafs' much-needed win over the St. Louis Blues, both for better and for worse. The star winger delivered the night's most electrifying highlight-reel moment, showcasing the skill that has come to define his game, but he was also involved in a miscue that made its way onto the wrong side of the reel.
MADRID - The Miami Dolphins are coming back home from Spain with some momentum. Cornerback Jack Jones intercepted the first pass of overtime and kicker Riley Patterson kicked the winning 29-yard field goal as the Dolphins' trip across the Atlantic Ocean for the NFL's first game in Spain was a successful one, topping Washington, 16-13, early in the extra period. Miami (4-7) has strung together two consecutive wins for the first time all season after last week's scintillating 30-13 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005. Morris ran for three scores and had two touchdown passes for the Cavaliers (4-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). After the go-ahead TD run, he completed a pass to Trell Harris for the 2-point conversion.
Edmonton's 4-3 overtime victory over Los Angeles in Game 4 showcased their resilience, as they battled through setbacks to secure a crucial series equalizer.
