USA hockey goal song, explained: How 'Free Bird' became the U.S. anthem for 2026 Olympics

Here's how the song became the heartbeat of USA hockey. Team USA's goal song at the 2026 Milan Olympics is "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. This is the second straight tournament on the men's side where ...
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“FREE BIRD”: Team USA’s Iconic Goal Song Is Ringing Early & Often In Milan

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic rock anthem will live on forever, if only so the joke of yelling to play “Free Bird” at random ...
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1973 hit ranked best 'American rock song' of all time

Nearly six decades the sprawling anthem stands atop American rock lore as the definitive classic rock song.
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Birding by ear: Tips to identify bird songs by listening

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds — one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies — is a joy like no other. It’s not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...