Anteater Taio chose a draw before Germany’s opener with Curaçao, but the four-time champions answered with a 7-1 rout. The pregame animal-oracle routine got its usual media attention and then ran straight into the scoreboard.
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The U.S. men’s hockey team, fresh off Olympic gold, was honored at the State of the Union. They received loud cheers and chants. Many Democrats remained seated, prompting partisan backlash and questions about politicizing sports.