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Sidney Crosby shares injury news for Penguins after Olympics
Crosby sat out the final two games at the Olympics.
Olympics news, live updates: Closing Ceremony ends final day of Games, Team USA takes down Canada for gold medal in men's hockey
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the news, events and medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Winter Olympics 2026: How Team USA honored Johnny Gaudreau after winning ice hockey gold
The U.S. men's ice hockey team held up Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey and brought his two children onto the ice as they posed to celebrate winning the gold medal in Milan Cortina.
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
USA vs. Canada Olympics hockey gold medal game: Live updates and score
U.S.-Canada Tensions Turn Olympic Hockey Final Into a ‘Grudge Match’
Amid growing cross-border political animosity, the game meant even more than usual to Canadian fans who had flown in for one of the marquee events of the Winter Games.
Curling faces identity crisis as cheating controversy forces rethink of regulations
After being shaken by claims of cheating at the Winter Olympics, curling finds itself between a rock and a hard place as it looks to regulate an increasingly competitive sport while keeping alive the long-standing honour-based system it so cherishes.
2026 Winter Olympics
Follow the latest updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, including news, schedules and results.
Politics and sport, connected since ancient times
The fact is that we can no more remove politics from athletics than we can remove athletics from humanity, R. Bruce Anderson writes.
Why Norway is dominating the Winter Olympics and what could US learn
Norway’s director of elite sport sounded a little hoarse when he answered the phone to CNN Sports. Tore Øvebrø said he had just caught a cold, but he admitted that his raspy voice might also have something to do with his cheering over the last two weeks.
Winter Olympics live updates: US and Canada face off for men’s hockey gold medal as Games come to close
U.S. could make Olympic medals history on final day of Milan-Cortina Games
Heading into the final day of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, the U.S. is on the brink of its best medal haul ever in at Winter Olympics.
USA vs. Canada live updates: Winter Olympics 2026 men’s hockey gold medal game start time, stream, lineups, Sidney Crosby status
Follow our live coverage as the men's hockey tournament culminates in a rivalry showdown between Team USA and Canada
MLB’s anxious start, rating the Olympics and sports’ hardest coaching gig on ‘The Athletic Show’
As baseball is just beginning, the world's biggest sporting event is coming to a close.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Olympics-themed puzzle No. 517 on Feb. 22
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sport and fitness are foundational elements of the Special Olympics movement. Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympics athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities. At the heart of the Special Olympics mission is a reminder that movement does not have to come with a scoreboard or trophy to create a lasting impact. This focus on participation over performance is emphasized on National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day.
An Olympic pin celebrates the late halfpipe pioneer, Sarah Burke
Burke died at age 29 in a training accident in 2012, two years before the skiers debuted in the halfpipe at the Sochi Olympics.
Olympics news, live updates: U.S. now has its most gold medals in a single Winter Games, will look to add USA hockey gold on Sunday
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the news, events and medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
From the sports desk: An epic finale awaits
Jordan Stolz gets lost in the pack, and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo makes more history.
Ilia Malinin skates with message, 'Is this what you wanted?' at Olympics gala
Ilia Malinin took the ice for the first time since his disastrous men's singles free skate and send a message of hurt and redemption.
U.S. breaks record for its most gold medals won at a Winter Olympics
The 11th gold breaks the country's mark set at the last Olympics on U.S. soil — in Salt Lake City in 2002.
U.S. continues to add to its gold tally at the Milan-Cortina Olympics
The United States continues to make a strong showing at the Milan-Cortina Olympics as it adds to its already strong medal tally heading into the final hours of the Games.
Why Winter Olympic medals broke and what the failure revealed
A small design flaw in the medals for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina turned a durability promise into a very public stress test
Letters to Sports: Apology or not, UCLA coach Mick Cronin must go
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Mick Cronin and his coaching style, Luc Robitaille and the Olympics, as well as other topics.
Olympics news, live updates: U.S. takes first in mixed aerials, now has its most gold medals in a single Winter Games; Jordan Stolz, women's curling on tap
Olympics news, live updates: Jordan Stolz aims for third gold, while U.S. women's curling plays for bronze
Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports
Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy for President Trump, endorsed Russia’s participation at next month’s Paralympics, a move greeted with dismay in European capitals.
Kamila Sellier injury update after skate cuts face during Olympics
Kamila Sellier of Poland suffered a scary injury after an opponent's blade sliced her face during a fall.
Winter Olympics 2026: Team USA demolishes Slovakia, setting up epic showdown vs. Canada in gold-medal game
Follow along as Team USA takes on Slovakia in the men's ice hockey semifinals.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Reflect on two weeks of golden thrills and celebrate with the athletes as festivities wind down in Italy.
Olympics news, live updates: USA vs. Slovakia in men's semis; curling falls to Switzerland
The Olympics and why the Catholic Church cares about sports
(OSV News) — In February 1905, nine years after the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens, their founder Pierre de Coubertin met at the Vatican with a big sports…
The Olympics and why the Catholic Church cares about sports
"We play because we enjoy what we're doing, but the enjoyment is directed to the good of the player. It's the fullness of life -- you're more fully human."
Everywhere at these Olympics, athlete moms are shattering a tired sports myth
Can't be an elite athlete and a mom at the same time? There's a long list of medalists from these Olympics who would beg to differ.
The most surprising Winter Olympics sports in history
Here are some of the most unusual Winter Olympic sports in history, from ski ballet and military patrol to dog sled racing and skijoring.
What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics
Sit down with pop culture critic Linda Holmes as she watches the 2026 winter games. She is exhausted by cross-country, says "ow ow ow" during moguls, and makes the case, once and for all, for curling.
Olympics news, live updates: USA vs. Slovakia in men's semis; curling reaches the knockout round
Alysa Liu highlights a day of remarkable comebacks
There is one thing about these Winter Olympics you can say for certain: The U.S. knows how to create drama and excitement.
The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.
Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup, Winter Olympics and Hollywood legends
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, MMA, rugby league, skiing, skeleton and cricket?
After Vonn’s Winter Olympics crash, sports stars explain what it’s like to be injured on a global stage
Following skier Lindsey Vonn's broken leg at the Olympics, other athletes share their stories of being badly hurt with millions watching
From the sports desk: Two Golden Moments
Alysa Liu and the U.S. women’s hockey team both win gold in historic day.
Olympics news, live updates: Alysa Liu takes gold in women's figure skating; Team USA wins gold over Canada; Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the news, events and medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Olympics news, live updates: Team USA takes gold over Canada; Alysa Liu aims for medal in women's free skate; Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m
Australian sports reporter apologizes for drinking alcohol before Winter Olympics broadcast live shot
Danika Mason slurred her words and went off-topic throughout the segment.
Olympics news, live updates: Alysa Liu aims for medal in women's free skate; Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m; USA goes for hockey gold
Italian state broadcaster's sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash
Paolo Petrecca has resigned as head of the sports division of Italian state broadcaster RAI, the company said on Thursday, two weeks after his error-ridden commentary at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony triggered a revolt among its journalists.
Olympics news, live updates: Women's figure skating final; USA vs. Canada play for hockey gold; Jordan Stolz goes for No. 3
Winter Olympics: Big Day 13 for Team USA as Alysa Liu, Jordan Stolz and women’s hockey in action
Winter Olympics 2026 - News, Schedules, Results
Welcome to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games website. Follow the world's top athletes as they go for gold in Italy (Feb 6 - 22, 2026).
'The greatest rivalry in sports': United States vs. Canada
The United States vs. Canada is a hockey rivalry that never gets old. Take a look inside the historic matchup and what makes it so special.
Before the medals: The science behind training for freezing mountain air
From freezing temperatures to thin mountain air, University of Cincinnati exercise physiologist Christopher Kotarsky, PhD, explained how cold and altitude impact Olympic performance in a recent WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 news report.
Every Winter Olympics Sport, Ranked by How Likely It’d Be for a Dog to Win a Medal
Could a canine competitor bring home gold in the luge?
Olympics men's hockey quarterfinals: Team USA beats Sweden in OT, sets up semifinal vs. Slovakia
Jewish Sports Pride Is Soaring and Even Spike Lee Can’t Bring It Down
A stunt at the NBA All-Star Game only throws into relief what’s been happening on screens, from the Olympics to the multiplex, this entertainment season.
After hitting bottom twice following Olympic glory, Nick Goepper finds joy once again
The halfpipe skier experienced addiction, depression and legal troubles after he medaled at the 2014 Olympics.
Olympics Provide a Pathway for New Sports Fans
Share of Ear from Edison Research has chronicled Spotify's rise in popularity, now reaching 25% of Americans 13+ daily.
Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
What is ski mountaineering? More on the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics 2026
Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.
Everything you need to know about Skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics
It’s around 102 years since the very first Winter Olympics were held in the French resort of Chamonix, but this year’s Games will be the first to feature the sport of skimo.
At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women's sports back in the 1990s.
At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
Alongside the historic growth of women’s sports, the women’s sports media ecosystem is likewise flourishing, and outlets like TOGETHXR, The GIST, Just Women’s Sports, The IX Sports, GOALS and Good Game with Sarah Spain are expanding their reach and reshaping the industry.
Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games
Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.
Winter Olympics Day 12: Mikaela Shiffrin goes for slalom glory in her final chance at gold
Jump, Spin, Glide: The Science Of Figure Skating | Science Friday
Figure skating is a fan favorite at the Winter Olympics—for every event, the stands are packed to watch competitors glide, jump, and spin. But what does it take to pull off these seem...
Metro Detroit retirees turn Winter Olympics into stop No. 42 on global sports quest
For many retirees, slowing down is part of the plan. For Doug and Carol Hill of Macomb Township, retirement has meant picking up the pace.
It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics
The Winter Olympics can't be separated from our national project — so athletes have every right to criticize the Trump administration.
Lindsey Vonn shares health update after 4th surgery following Olympics crash
Lindsey Vonn took to Instagram on Feb. 14 to share a health update, revealing that her most recent surgery “went well” and saying that she’s thankful to be able to return to the United States soon.
It Ain’t Just Sports: Olympics, eligibility limits, and hard work vs. talent
In this episode: We talk all things Winter Olympics and what moments have caught our attention.
The Winter Olympics' most intriguing sport is thriving in the Bay Area
Some call it a "goofy side quest." Others call it an Olympic sport.
Olympic curling scandal threatens to forever alter a sport built on a culture of trust
The most troubling aspect of the Olympic curling cheating accusations is that it could mark the official end of the hobbyist foundations of the sport.
For LGBTQ Winter Olympians, visibility matters just as much as medals
There's a record-breaking number of out LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, including medal winners for Team USA.
Olympics hockey overtime, shootout rules explained
Just as in the NHL, if an Olympic game is tied after 60 minutes, there will be overtime and a possible shootout. But there are differences in rules.
Winter Olympics: Women’s figure skating kicks off and seven medal events on a busy Day 11
2026 Olympics men's hockey odds, times, playoff picks: Tuesday predictions from expert on 26-12 NHL roll
Best bets for 2026 Olympics men's ice hockey playoff round, predictions from expert Matt Severance
2026 Winter Olympics Tuesday schedule: Medals on the line in bobsled, big air, slopestyle and speedskating
Three Niche Sports in the 2026 Winter Olympics
As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan continue, there are a few sports viewers may not recognize by name. Let’s break down three niche sports that are taking place in the games right now. L
Leave the kids alone: Norway explains formula behind Olympic success
Norway puts children's happiness, equal access to sport and shared expertise ahead of fast results at the Olympics.
Milan Cortina’s Spread-Out Games Signal a New Era for Global Sports
The Milan Cortina Olympics pioneers a spread-out staging model that is beneficial for host cities but fraught with challenges for those on the ground.
'Leave the kids alone’: Norway explains formula behind Winter Olympics success
Norway’s remarkable consistency at the Winter Olympics stems from a decades‑old culture that puts children’s happiness, equal access to sport and shared expertise ahead of fast results, the country’s head of delegation Tore Oevreboe said.
Scandals of the 2026 Winter Olympics, from cheating accusations to fraud
While respect, integrity and fairness are all hallmarks of the Olympics, several scandals emerged at the 2026 Winter Games. Here's what we know.
Olympics turn political as US athletes speak out against Trump
A growing number of Olympic athletes competing for the U.S. in this month’s Winter Games are expressing discomfort with representing the U.S. under President Trump’s administration, …
Trump rejects climate science, winter goes haywire, and ‘Penisgate’ rumors arise at the Olympics
We take a look at President Trump’s decision to reject a landmark climate finding, the cause of an unusual winter in the U.S. and the physics behind a bizarre ski jumping scandal
He's dreaming. She's crying. Siblings fight for women's Nordic combined to be in Olympics
Sibling Annika and Niklas Malacinski represent Team USA in Nordic combined, an original Olympic sport. One is at Milan Games. The other isn't.
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 10: American speed skater looks for redemption after 2022 heartbreak
Winter Olympics schedule today: Every event happening on Feb. 16
The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games continue on Feb. 16. Here are all the events taking place today in Italy.
IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia by LA28, but backlash may put its return on ice
The support for Ukrainian athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games suggests there may be challenges with reinstating Russia and Belarus for the LA28 Olympics.
Milan Cortina: What to watch today in the Winter Olympics — Team USA women's hockey looks to advance to final (2/16)
It’s the Most Intimate Sport at the Olympics. This Pair Is Doing It as Exes.
Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii broke up off the ice—and went right back to skating together.
2026 Winter Olympics daily schedule: U.S. in women's hockey semis; figure skating free skate pairs on tap
From the sports desk: The new Winter Olympics king
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, the Norwegian cross-country skier, won his ninth gold medal, giving him the most in Winter Olympics history.
U.S. stays unbeaten, is No. 2 seed for knockouts
Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski's goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday night to finish group play at the Olympics unbeaten.