beating

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With the U.S. beating Canada in overtime in the women’s gold-medal last Thursday, the Milan-Cortina Games marked the first time the Americans have beaten Canada in both hockey finals.

From Los Angeles Times

The United States won the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada 2-1 in a sensational conclusion to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From BBC

The U.S. won gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada in overtime; the men will play Canada on Sunday in the final event of these Games.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's just about reading the pitch and the conditions as quickly as possible and communication's key," said Brook, when asked what he learned from beating Sri Lanka.

From BBC

San Antonio also took advantage of a struggling opponent, beating the reeling Sacramento Kings 139-122.

From Barron's