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It was a hard-fought game that required the extra period, but it was Hughes and the rest of the U.S. team who celebrated after capturing the top honor in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan.

Hughes, uplifting the U.S. on the world's largest stage, has captured the attention of millions, but there's one person he's possibly thinking of most: Tate McRae.

However, that wasn't the person whom he first thought of after hitting the game-winning and gold medal-clinching goal. Hughes told reporters he thought of U.S. national women's team hockey player Megan Keller, whohelped Team USA win the gold medal against Canadawith a game-winning goal of her own.

Everyone believes his mind is now on McRae, though. There are rumors swirling that the two are reportedly dating. Here's what we know.

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Who is Tate McRae?

McRae is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her breakout hit "You Broke Me First" released in 2020.

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She is a 22-year-old who earned her first Grammy Award nomination for the soundtrack single "Just Keep Watching" from the film "F1" in 2025.

Who is Jack Hughes?

Hughes plays for the U.S. national men's hockey team that won the gold medal against Canada. He plays center and is an alternate captain for theNew Jersey Devilsof the NHL.

Hughes is 24-years-old.

Why is Tate McRae rumored with Jack Hughes?

McRae and Hughes are rumored to be dating after the two have been seen spendinglots of time together in recent months,including New York trips.

McRae has been seen supporting Hughes during New Jersey's regular-season hockey games.

She even received some backlash from Canadians after her public support for Team USA men's hockey in the 2026 Winter Games. It led her to post about being "Canada down."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jack Hughes, Tate McRae rumors: Here's what we know

Patel posted photos of himself with members of the teamto his account on X on Feb. 22. One photo features a group of players, includingovertime hero Jack Hughesand the Tkachuk brothers, sporting their medals around their necks. Another shows the players celebrating in the background as Patel took a photo with USA coach Mike Sullivan.

"Unity, Sacrifice, Attitude- what it takes to be the best in the world," Patel wrote in the post. "These men live and breathe it. Now Team USA are gold medal champions, legends standing on the shoulders of giants. Thank you for representing the greatest country on earth, in the greatest game ever created."

Patel was also shown drinking what appeared to be alcohol with the team in avideo posted to social mediabefore a player put a gold medal around his neck. Patel, who was jumping up and down while celebrating with the team, shared another message on social media directed at the "concerned media" regarding his appearance.

"For the very concerned media - yes, I love America and was extremely humbled when my friends, the newly minted Gold Medal winners on Team USA, invited me into the locker room to celebrate this historic moment with the boys- Greatest country on earth and greatest sport on earth,"he wrote.

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Patel was spotted celebrating the win not long after heannounced on social mediathat the FBI was helping investigate a fatal shooting at PresidentDonald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

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During the third period of the hockey game, Patel's official government account on Xposted this statementregarding the Mar-A-Lago incident: "FBI is dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation of this morning's incident atPresident Trump's Mar-A-Lago - where an armed individual was shot and killed after unlawfully entering the perimeter. We will continue working closely with (the Secret Service) as well our state and federal partners and will provide updates as we are able."

This latest incident comes afterPatel faced criticismfor his handling of, and communications surrounding, sensitive cases like the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Patel came under fire forkeeping his dinner reservationat a hard-to-get-into New York restaurant on the night of Kirk's killing and making improper public statements about the case.

Patel has alsodrawn scrutiny for his reported use of government jetsfor personal travel.

Jack Eichel #9 of Team United States and Nathan MacKinnon #29 of Team Canada face off in the first period during the Men's Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States on day 16 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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Jack Eichel #9 of Team United States and Nathan MacKinnon #29 of Team Canada face off in the first period during theMen's Gold Medal match between Canada and the United Stateson day 16 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

Patel's trip to Italy is not personal and reports have "purposefully misled people to think Kash was flying to Italy to hang out at the Olympics," according to Ben Williamson, assistant director for public affairs at the FBI.Williamson said on Xon Feb. 19 the trip would include a meeting with Italian law enforcement and security officials as well as a U.S. consulate briefing on Olympic security.

The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from USA TODAY.

Patel, an avid hockey fan, has appeared at NHL games in the past since taking over as FBI Director.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:FBI's Kash Patel celebrates with Team USA after hockey gold medal win

After recently suggestinghe had been offered an opponent and a date for a comeback fight in the UFC, McGregor suggested late Saturday night over a series of tweets that the opponent he could face was "a no name" for what would be his first professional bout in five years.

"It's a no name up next for me possibly, folks," McGregor wrote on X. "And as you know, idgaf. I ACCEPT. Send the contract, lads. CONOR MCGREGORS DEAL."

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McGregor issued several tweets during the UFC Fight Night 267 broadcast on Saturday, Feb. 21,according to MMA Junkie, including one with a photo of the UFC welterweight division rankings, "perhaps further confirming his return, should it happen, will be at 170 pounds." Some of the tweets had been deleted fromMcGregor's X accountas of Sunday. They come on the heels oftweets McGregor sent out(and then deleted) indicating he had been offered an opponent and date for his next fight.

McGregor's recent activity surrounding the UFC has led to speculation that his return fight could be part of the UFC card at the White House, scheduled for June 14, 2026. McGregor has previously expressed interest in being part of the event, which UFC CEO Dana White has already declared will be the most-watched event in the company's history.

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McGregor, 37, has not competed since a July 2021 loss toDustin Poirier. McGregor broke his leg in the fight and underwent surgery. He was slated to return to the Octagon for a June 2024 fight with Michael Chandler, but McGregor suffered a broken toe ahead of that bout and has not been scheduled for another fight since then.

McGregor attempted to be part of Ireland's presidential election last year butwithdrew his candidacyafter not meeting the requirements to be included on the ballot.

McGregor became one of the UFC's biggest attractions beginning in 2008, and the first fighter to hold UFC championships in multiple divisions simultaneously (featherweight and lightweight). He has a 22-6 career record and a controversial reputation outside the mixed martial arts arena.

McGregor was found liableby a jury in Dublin and ordered to pay nearly 250,000 Euros in December 2024 after Nikita Hand filed a lawsuit alleging McGregor and another man, James Lawrence, had sex with her without her consent in 2018. McGregor was also sued last January by a woman who alleged McGregor sexually assaulted her after Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Previously, he pleaded guilty to assault over a 2019 incident in whichhe punched an elderly man during an argument inside a Dublin bar.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Conor McGregor hints at UFC comeback, says opponent could be 'no name'

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The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Austin Tucker Martin, 21, from North Carolina. Martin was reported missing within the last few days, Reuters reported.

Martin was allegedly seen near the property's north gate at about 1:30 a.m. and was stopped by a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy and two Secret Service agents. The president was in Washington during the incident and not at his Florida club.

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw alleged that Martin was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can, and the officials ordered him to drop the items. Martin put the gas can down, but the sheriff said he "raised the shotgun to a shooting position" and authorities fired their weapons at him in response.

As more information is released, here's what we know about Martin.

Have officials identified the man?

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed Martin was killed on Feb. 22. Before confirming his identity, authorities described him as a White male in his early 20s.

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Bradshaw told reporters that law enforcement officials were not aware of Martin before the incident.

The sheriff also said he couldn't confirm how many shots were fired because the case is still under active investigation, with the FBI taking lead. No law enforcement officials were injured in the shooting, but Martin was pronounced dead at the scene.

What else have authorities said?

Authorities asked people who live in the area to look at any security footage they may have from around their homes and report anything suspicious to the FBI or local officials.

Trump has not addressed the incident publicly. In aposton social media, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Secret Service "acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person."

She also slammed Democrats for the ongoingpartial government shutdown,during which the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Secret Service, has faced a lapse in funding.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Mar-a-Lago shooting. What we know about Austin Tucker Martin