By Rory Carroll

LOS ANGELES, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Rapper and entertainment mogul Snoop Dogg has joined Team USA as its first-ever honorary coach, a role the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee hopes will sprinkle a little ‍West Coast cool on the American team at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

The USOPC said on Thursday that “Coach Snoop” would be part of the “Team Behind the Team” – the staff, coaches, medical experts, administrators and partners who support athletes as they chase medals in Italy.

“Team USA athletes are the real stars – I’m just here to cheer, uplift and maybe drop ‌a little wisdom from the sidelines,” Snoop said in a ‌statement.

“This team represents the best of what sport can be: talent, heart and hustle. If I can bring a little more love and motivation to t

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