MILAN — Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be played on slightly shorter ice than NHL regulation size.

The rinks will measure 60 meters by 26 meters, approved by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The IIHF confirmed the dimensions, stating they should not impact safety or gameplay quality. Construction of the main arena in Milan is behind schedule, with test events planned for January.

The men’s tournament is set for Feb. 11-22, and the women’s from Feb. 5-19.

NASCAR case heating up

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.

Edward Snyder testified as a professor of economics who worked in the antitrust division of the Department of Justice. He has testified in more than 30 cases. He gave three reasons in Monday’s testimony why NASCAR is a monopoly participating in anticompetitive business practices.

Snyder used a complex formula to determine those damages for 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports from 2021-25.

The Florida-based France family founded NASCAR in 1948 and, along with Speedway Motorsports, owns almost all the tracks on the top Cup Series schedule.