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Fans raise Greenland’s flag to protest US Olympic hockey win over Denmark

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During Team USA’s comeback men’s hockey win over Denmark at the Winter Olympics, two fans raised the flag of Greenland in the stands to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to acquire Greenland for the U.S. 

The flag was raised enthusiastically after Denmark took an early lead. However, the U.S. came back to win the game 6-3. 

Vita Kalniņa and her husband Alexander Kalniņš, fans of the Latvian hockey team who live in Germany, held up a large Greenland flag during warmups and again when the Danish team scored the opening goal of the preliminary round game against the U.S., which ultimately beat Denmark 6-3.

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Brady Tkachuk challenges Oliver Bjorkstrand

The United States’ Brady Tkachuk, right, challenges Denmark’s Oliver Bjorkstrand during a preliminary round match of men’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

“We are Europeans, and I think as Europeans we must hold together,” Kalniņš told The Associated Press.

“The Greenlandic people decide what will happen with Greenland, but, as it is now, Greenland is a part of the Danish kingdom and, as Greenland is a part of Denmark, as in this case, we support both countries against the U.S.”

A Danish fan at the game, Dennis Petersen, said, “It doesn’t matter whatever sport it is — it could be tennis, it could be bobsledding, it can be ice hockey, it could be football — it has nothing to do with politics. … They are athletes, not politicians.”

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An American fan at the game, Rem de Rohan, said, “I think this is the time for people to kind of put that down and compete country versus country and enjoy,” he said. “We love rooting on every country that’s been here.”

Fans on social media had their own reactions to the flag display and the result of the game. 

“Now that the USA is up 4-2 could we place a wager that if the USA wins the game, Denmark gives up Greenland?” one fan wrote in response to the flag.

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One fan wrote, “Team USA won, do we get Greenland now?”

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Jack Eichel celebrates

The United States’ Jack Eichel, second right, celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during a preliminary round match of men’s ice hockey against Denmark at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Another fan similarly said, “How did that turn out? we won, we get greenland now.”

Some American conservative influencers used the U.S. victory as a springboard to make viral jokes about annexing Greenland. 

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The comeback victory by the U.S. appeared uncertain early in the game. 

After trailing 2-1 through the first period, the Americans dominated on offense to take a 6-3 victory over Denmark Saturday in the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.

The Americans scored three unanswered goals to open the second period, with 4 Nations hero Brady Tkachuk (Ottawa Senators), Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights) and Noah Hanifin (Vegas Golden Knights) finding the back of the net. 

Both sets of brothers on the team — Brady and Matthew Tkachuk and Jack and Quinn Hughes — each had a point in the contest. Fourteen players had points for the Americans with a different goal scorer each time the lamp was lit.

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The Americans had 47 shots on goal compared to Denmark’s 21.

The U.S. ends preliminary play Sunday with a game against Germany at 3:10 p.m. ET. The Americans will once again be heavy favorites, and a victory will put them into the knockout stage.

The Americans can also go right to the knockout stage with an overtime loss. With a regulation loss, their fate would be determined by Canada’s game against France and point differentials with Slovakia, Finland and Sweden.

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But as a heavy favorite against a German team with just eight NHL players, the U.S. may not need to worry.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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NFL fans react as $5,400,000,000 team becomes favorite to land Maxx Crosby on Polymarket

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Defensive end Maxx Crosby has been a name rumored to be on the trading block for the past couple of days. He just finished his seventh year with the Las Vegas Raiders.

According to NFL insider Dov Kleiman, the Detroit Lions, who are worth $5.4 billion (as per Forbes), are one of the favorite teams to acquire Crosby. He shared a tweet on X, which was accompanied by a screenshot from Polymarket where Dan Campbell’s team has 32% chance of acquiring the defensive end.

“BREAKING: The Lions are the FAVORITES to trade for Raiders superstar DE Maxx Crosby on Polymarket. Detroit would be UNSTOPPABLE with Maxx,” Kleiman wrote.

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Fans on social media shared their thoughts on Crosby potentially joining the Lions.

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“And they still won’t win a ring,” one fan commented.

@NFL_DovKleiman And they still won’t win a ring

“They don’t have the money for it,” another fan said.

@NFL_DovKleiman they dont have the money for it 😂

“So the Eagles just disappeared from being a favorite to land Crosby?” this fan wrote.

@NFL_DovKleiman So the Eagles just disappeared from being a favorite to land Crosby? 🤨 ..

“Detroit would have to mortgage its future-we’re talking about two first-rounders plus someone like McNeil. Cannot affort that. Maxx would be awesome, but the price is too high. We have other priorities,” another fan said.

@NFL_DovKleiman Detroit would have to mortgage its future – we’re talking two first-rounders plus someone like McNeil. Cannot afford that. Maxx would be awesome, but the price is too high. We have other priorities.

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“It’s Monty going to be the sacrifice? In order to get Crosby we are going to lose something that Hurts,” one fan wrote.

@NFL_DovKleiman It’s Monty going to be the sacrifice? In order to get Crosby we are going to lose something that hurts.

“This trade would be the opposite of making detroit unstoppable. It would destroy roster cohesion and prevent detroit from fixing the real problems. Do people want to struggle wothcap for the next 4 years, not resign our good players we draftedz and have gaping 0-lines holes?” this fan commented.

@NFL_DovKleiman This trade would be the opposite of making detroit unstoppable. It would destroy roster cohesion and prevent detroit from fixing the real problems. Do people want to struggle wothbcap for the next 4 years, not resign our good players we draftedz and have gaping o-line holes?

“Already that time of year of Crosby lions rumors? Feel like it’s a little early, try other engagement bait,” another fan wrote.

@NFL_DovKleiman Already that time of year for Crosby lions rumors? Feel like it’s a little early, try other engagement bait

During the 2025 season, Dan Campbell and the Lions had a disappointing campaign. After making the playoffs in 2024, they finished dead last in the NFC North with a 9-8 record.

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Maxx Crosby, on the other hand, also failed to qualify for the postseason in his seventh year with the Raiders. He missed the last two games after an injury. This reportedly did not sit well with the two-time All-Pro.

This situation led to the rumor mill churning about a potential rift between Crosby and his team.


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Raiders coach Klint Kubiak shares his thoughts on Maxx Crosby’s future with the Raiders

The Raiders fired coach Pete Carroll after just one season. They brought in Klint Kubiak as his replacement following his Super Bowl LX success with the Seattle Seahawks.

During his introductory press conference, Kubiak discussed Maxx Crosby’s future amid the trade rumors.

“I got a cup of coffee with Maxx this morning,” Kubiak said. “Love talking to him. And look forward to continuing those conversations. He was the first one in here working out. So that fired me up.

“We want him to be a part of our success going forward. There’s no doubt about that. He’s one of the best players in the NFL, so that’s no-brainer to get to work with Maxx and see him continue to have success with this organization.”

In seven seasons, Crosby has recorded 439 total tackles, 69.5 sacks and 133 tackles for loss.