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Weekend Sports Roundup: Thrilling Finishes and Historic Wins

Goals, gold medals, and golf titles: a recap of the top sports stories

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By Emergent News Desk

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Weekend Sports Roundup: Thrilling Finishes and Historic Wins

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Goals, gold medals, and golf titles: a recap of the top sports stories

This weekend saw a plethora of exciting sports events that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the world of hockey, Team USA made history by winning the Olympic gold medal, thanks to Jack Hughes' golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime and Connor Hellebuyck's impressive 41 saves.

According to reports, Hughes' goal was the culmination of a thrilling match that saw both teams give it their all. "It was an incredible feeling, scoring the golden goal," Hughes said in a post-match interview. "We worked so hard as a team, and it's amazing to see it pay off like this."

Meanwhile, in the world of football, Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 win over 10-man Wolves, thanks to Evan Guessand's 90th-minute goal. The win comes as a relief for manager Oliver Glasner, who has been under pressure in recent weeks.

In other football news, Arsenal forward Olivia Smith was taken off on a stretcher during the Gunners' 3-0 victory over Bristol City in the Women's FA Cup. Smith, who is Arsenal's second-joint top scorer in all competitions this season, was involved in a clash of heads early in the second half, which led to a lengthy pause in play and 14 minutes of second-half stoppage time.

Despite Smith's injury, Arsenal booked their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of goals from Kim Little, Victoria Pelova, and Frida Maanum.

In cricket, England claimed a big Super 8 win over Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup, bowling them out for 95 and securing a 51-run victory. The win marks a strong start to the Super 8s for England, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.

Finally, in golf, South African golfer Casey Jarvis won the Kenya Open by three shots on Sunday, clinching his first title on the DP World Tour. Jarvis' victory is a significant milestone in his career, and he will look to carry this momentum forward in his future tournaments.

Overall, it's been an exciting weekend in the world of sports, with several teams and athletes achieving historic wins and thrilling finishes. From the ice to the pitch, and the course to the track, there's been no shortage of action and drama.

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