Quick thinking saves Olympic routine from disaster.

Canadian ice dancer Piper Gilles faced a scary moment during her performance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics on Tuesday, but she did not let it ruin her routine. A wardrobe problem suddenly appeared while she performed with her partner, Paul Poirier, but they handled it quickly.

Gilles and Poirier were performing their rhythm dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. They started the routine smoothly and looked confident. In the middle of one move, Poirier’s arm cuff got caught on Gilles’ tights. The loose fabric could have caused a fall or stopped their performance.

Gilles reacted immediately. She grabbed the cuff and hid it behind her back as she continued skating. The pair stayed calm and completed their routine without any more problems. They finished strong and successfully hit their final pose.

Gilles’ Quick Reaction Saves The Score

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada skate during ice dancing (Photo By James Lang-Imagn Images)
Piper Gilles’ presence of mind likely saved her team from losing points. Ice skating rules say teams get a penalty if costume pieces fall onto the ice. Judges can remove one full point from the score for that mistake.

Gilles prevented that from happening. She kept the loose cuff off the ice, so the judges did not deduct any points. Their routine counted without problems.

The Canadian pair scored 86.18 points in the rhythm dance. That score placed them third before the free dance round. They still have a strong chance to win an Olympic medal.

Gilles and Poirier carry a long record of success together. They won silver at the 2024 World Championships. They also own two World bronze medals. The skaters also competed at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Games. They finished eighth in PyeongChang and improved to seventh in Beijing.

Gilles decided to skate for Canada in 2011 and built a strong career there. She and Poirier have won three Canadian national titles. Poirier also competed at the 2010 Olympics with his former partner, Vanessa Crone, finishing 14th.

For Gilles and Poirier, the day ended on a positive note. A potential mistake turned into a strong moment thanks to Gilles’ quick thinking, keeping their Olympic medal hopes alive.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.