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Winter Olympics Wrap
Hockey superiority comes to America!
BY KRISTIAN LIN
Like you, I spent much of mid-February on my couch watching the Winter Olympics, and I think I want to try that deep-fried pizza that Stanley Tucci found in Milan.
Even before the 2026 Winter Olympics started, I found some great entertainment in the news that male ski jumpers were being accused of enlarging their penises, not for the usual reasons that men do that but so that they could get extra fabric on their ski suits that would enable them to jump farther. On other cheating fronts, Julia Simon won three gold medals for France in the biathlon despite being convicted of stealing her teammate’s and physical therapist’s credit cards and buying all sorts of stuff with them. And the Canadian curling team was accused of cheating, which I think is what happens when you have a sport that’s mostly self-officiated. As this paper’s film critic, I refer you to the 2002 movie Men With Brooms, which showcases a deeply Canadian sense of humor and is the only curling movie I’m aware of.
The figure skating competition was notable for the U.S. women shattering the whole stereotype of the demure ice princess who spends 12 hours a day practicing salchows and lutzes. Alyssa Liu walked away from the sport only to come back to it and drop an f-bomb on live TV after her gold medal-winning performance. Plano’s Amber Glenn demonstrated her resiliency by delivering on her free skate after biffing it in the
short program. She brings home a gold from the team event and proof that figure skating is for the queer women, too.
When women’s hockey became an Olympic sport in 1998, everybody assumed that the European countries would eventually catch up to USA and Canada. Today, the gulf between the North Americans and the rest of the world is wider than ever. The U.S. women were less than three minutes away from losing the gold-medal match before Hilary Knight tipped home a shot to force overtime. The game-winner was worth replaying multiple times, as USA’s Taylor Heise caught Canada on a line change and her 100-foot pass found Megan Keller, whose inhuman juke left Claire Thompson in her wake and whose backhand shot found its way under the pad of goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens to give USA gold.
The men’s hockey tournament had NHL players for the first time in 12 years, and the whole sport is better off for it. France’s Pierre Crinon was suspended by his own federation for fighting Team Canada’s Tom Wilson. Come on — who hasn’t wanted to punch Tom Wilson? Crinon is only human.
The Russians are not at these Olympics because of the whole Ukraine invasion thing. I am good with that, but it does make me sad that we don’t get to see a Russian hockey team with Evgeni Malkin, Nikita Kucherov, Kirill Kaprizov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and perhaps one last hurrah for Alexander Ovechkin. They could have done some serious damage or flamed out spectacularly. Either way, it would have been great to watch. Apparently, you can’t even play with Team Russia on NHL 26
The host country predictably didn’t do much, as an Italy squad with no NHL players lost the most lopsided Olympic hockey game in history, an 11-0 smoking by Finland. It did get me thinking, though, about what an all-time Italy team would look like with hockey players of Italian descent. Results were imposing, with Dallas Stars Mike Modano and Jason Spezza centering the top two lines and with scoring options aplenty (Phil Esposito, Dino Ciccarelli, Mark Recchi). The defensive corps is somewhat thin after Mark Giordano and Alex Pietrangelo, but I would put my faith in goalies Tony Esposito, Roberto Luongo, and Tom Barrasso to shut down any offense.
I was happy to see the Slovaks make the medal round, something they couldn’t do 20-25 years ago when their country was absolutely loaded with talent (Marián Hossa, Peter Bondra, Pavol Demitra, Zdeno Chára). They wound up losing the bronze-medal game to Finland, but Juraj Slafkovský looks like the next great Slovak star.
I’ll admit I thought Canada would win the gold medal in men’s hockey. Even with Sidney Crosby injured, I figured they had too much strength in depth for everybody else, yet Team Canada looked weirdly ropey, needing overtime to beat the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals. Going to overtime against USA in the gold-medal match was a bridge too far for them, with Jack Hughes scoring the winner after his brother Quinn did the same against Sweden in the quarters. I was happy not to see Wilson and Brad Marchand celebrate and happier that the team honored Johnny Gaudreau, who would have been playing for Team USA had he not been killed along with his brother by a drunk driver in summer 2024. That sentimental touch was the perfect note to end these Winter Games on. l
Jack Hughes’ shot past Canada’s Jordan Binnington won Olympic gold for the U.S. men’s hockey team.
Why Texas Investors Should Consider DSCR Financing Over Traditional Loans
By Glenna Hobbs
Texas is a land of opportunity for real estate investors. The market moves fast. Rental demand is strong. Cities like Austin and Houston are consistently booming. Financing the right property can make or break your investment. Traditional loans check personal income like hawks. They can be slow to approve. And they often limit how much you can buy.
Luckily, there’s another way to finance income-producing properties. Enter DSCR financing, or loans based on the debt service coverage ratio. DSCR financing for Texas investors focuses on a property’s cash flow. Not their personal income. It opens doors that might stay closed with traditional banks. Want to unlock loans for more real estate investments in the Lone Star State? Here’s why DSCR financing is catching the eye of Texas investors.
The Focus Isn’t Personal Income Traditional loans focus heavily on your debtto-income ratio. Lenders want to see every
paycheck. Every loan. Every credit card balance. It’s like they scrutinize every financial decision you’ve ever made. That creates a huge pressure to get your finances in order. Investors often scramble to prove their income is enough. This slows down deals.
DSCR loans flip the script. They focus on the property’s cash flow. Not the investor’s personal finances. Rental income speaks louder than your paychecks. Investors can show that a property earns enough to cover the loan.
For example, say you want to buy a duplex. It rents out for $1,200 per unit per month.
That easily covers a $1,800 mortgage, even if the investor’s personal salary isn’t huge. That opens doors in Texas cities where home prices are climbing. You can move faster. You’ll seize more opportunities without jumping through endless hoops.
Maximizes Texas’ Strong Rental Demand
Texas has a hot rental market. Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, and Houston are becoming favorites among those wanting to move to big cities. People are moving in fast. Rental units
are in high demand. That’s why even home insurance is getting more expensive in Texas. Properties here are highly sought after.
DSCR loans let investors tap into this demand. If a rental generates solid monthly income, you can qualify. Investors can target neighborhoods with strong rental trends. Like those near tech hubs in Austin. Or college towns in Dallas. This means faster approvals. It also reduces the stress of proving personal income. Properties that earn reliably become easier to acquire.
Capitalizes on Low-Tax Advantage
Texas doesn’t have a state income tax. That’s huge for investors. It’s one big reason why many are relocating to Texas. People want to keep more of what they earn. That drives demand for housing. It also increases opportunities for rental income.
With DSCR loans, the focus is on the property itself. If the property generates solid income, it already proves it can cover the loan. Investors can keep a bigger share of rental profits. All thanks to Texas’s low-tax environment. This makes each investment more lucrative. You get a steady cash flow. A growing portfolio. More money stays in your pocket. Basically, DSCR financing helps investors effortlessly ride Texas’s financial perks… (Read more at FWWeekly.com.)
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