U.S. Men's National Hockey Team Get Historic Gold, One Battle After Another Dominates BAFTAs, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Sued for Trademark Infringement

It's National Banana Bread Day and National Tootsie Roll Day, Brad Whitford, Josh Gad, Emily Blunt, and Dakota Fanning celebrate birthdays

From the LifeMinute.tv Team

February 23, 2026

U.S. Men's National Hockey Team defeats Canada 2–1 in overtime to score gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics 
The U.S. Men’s National Hockey Team captured gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, defeating Canada 2–1 in a thrilling overtime final yesterday. Jack Hughes sealed the victory just 1:41 into overtime, delivering the game-winning goal and securing the program’s first Olympic gold medal since the legendary “Miracle on Ice” in 1980. The dramatic finish capped off a hard-fought battle between the longtime rivals on the sport’s biggest stage. The team dedicated its historic triumph to late teammate Johnny Gaudreau, who was tragically killed along with his younger brother, Matthew, by a drunk driver in August 2024. Throughout the tournament, Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey hung in the locker room as a tribute. After the final horn sounded, players celebrated on the ice while carrying his jersey, honoring his memory in front of the world. In an emotional moment, Gaudreau’s widow, Meredith, and their two young children, Noa and Johnny Jr., joined the team on the ice. The children were brought to the front of the group for the official gold medal photo, standing proudly beside their father’s jersey — a powerful symbol of unity, remembrance, and resilience. Later, President Donald Trump called the team in their locker room to congratulate them and invited the entire squad to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

One Battle After Another dominates BAFTAs with six wins 
One Battle After Another swept the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Saturday night, taking home six major honors at London’s Royal Festival Hall in a ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming. The film claimed the night’s top prize, Best Film, along with awards for Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing — cementing its status as the evening’s biggest winner. Despite its sweeping success, the film did not capture Best Leading Actor. Leonardo DiCaprio was passed over for the award, which instead went to Robert Aramayo for his performance in I Swear.

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce sued for trademark infringement
Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have been named in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The suit, brought by AAPI-owned footwear brand 1587 Sneakers, claims the players’ Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime — named after their jersey numbers — infringes on its brand. While the restaurant operates in a different industry, the complaint argues that its sale of branded merchandise, including hats and shirts, directly competes with the sneaker company’s apparel business. The plaintiffs are seeking damages, including punitive compensation for alleged financial harm.

Today’s holidays:
National Banana Bread Day, National Tile Day, National Tootsie Roll Day, and National Dog Biscuit Day.

In today’s birthday news:
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford 74, Howard Jones 71, Kristin Davis 61, Josh Gad 45, Emily Blunt 43, Aziz Ansari 43, Dakota Fanning 32.