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USA men's hockey vs. Latvia live updates: Americans open Olympic play
The USA men's hockey team takes the ice for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics today and faces Latvia at Milano Santagiulia Arena.
Politics, penis injections, broken medals: A week of controversy at the Winter Olympics
Alongside displays of sporting excellence, numerous controversies have flared this week at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the biggest scandals.
Politics Seep Into Olympics After Ukrainian Banned Over a Helmet
Lying face-down on a flat sled, ready to lunge head-first down an ice track, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wore a helmet during his training sessions for the Winter Olympics featuring images of fellow Ukrainians who had died during Russia’s invasion of his country.
Disqualification of Ukraine’s Heraskevych includes dismissal of his sport by Olympic leaders
IOC comments that they wanted Heraskevych to hold back for "one minute" run was reductive of his sport, our columnist Steve Buckley writes.
Vance: Olympians ‘not there to pop off about politics’
Vice President Vance thinks U.S. Olympic athletes should focus on competing for medals and keep their political opinions to themselves. “You’re not there to pop off about politics,̶…
Olympic bronze medalist skier from Oregon survived plane crash last summer
It turns out that this three-time Olympian's scares have not only come while skiing.
Olympics news, live updates: Chloe Kim going for three-peat, will Kristen Santos-Griswold get redemption and Team USA takes the ice
The hidden forces behind winter sports
UD professor explains how Olympic athletes optimize physics to reach peak performance
The NBA’s yucky tanking problem, plus an American speedskating gold
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Protect your hamate bone today. Inside: 📉 Tanking, everywhere 📧 Tisch’s Epstein emails exposed 🏅 Another packed Olympic day Tanking has always been a part of the modern NBA, because the math is too simple: forfeit a season now for a better return (an elite draft prospect) later. Elite players win championships and bring about every form of success this league has to offer. At its base, the logic is flawless. The product,...
Olympics news, live updates: Chloe Kim going for three-peat, and will Kristen Santos-Griswold get redemption
This Week in Sports Trivia: Winter Olympics edition
Think you know a little bit about the Winter Olympics? Test your knowledge in this special edition of The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Winter Olympics Day 6: Ukrainian slider disqualified from Games over helmet, Chloe Kim goes for halfpipe three-peat
Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead
Vladylsav Heraskevych was considered a legitimate medal contender in the men's skeleton, which begins Thursday.
Ukrainian skeleton slider withdrawn from Olympics after ‘refusing to adhere’ to IOC rules on helmet honoring dead compatriots
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladylsav Heraskevych has been withdrawn from competing at the Winter Olympics for “refusing to adhere” to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) athlete expression guidelines regarding his insistence on wearing a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine during competition.
Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych disqualified over helmet controversy
Ukraine's skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday over the use of a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the conflict with Russia since Moscow's invasion in 2022, he said.
Winter Olympics 2026 LIVE: Day six - watch BBC - medals, results, TV stream & updates from Milan-Cortina
Follow live text, BBC coverage, radio commentary, reaction and updates of medals and results from Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
SPORTS: VGK Noah Hanifin chats about Olympics & more, Lady Rebels fall to Wyoming 82-72
*WATCH FULL INTERVIEW WITH VGK NOAH HANIFIN*As the Vegas Golden Knights continue their push through the NHL season, defenseman Noah Hanifin is preparing for a m
Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: The latest from day six of the Games including Chloe Kim in women's snowboarding halfpipe
Follow our live coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Vice President JD Vance issues warning to U.S. Olympians over politics
JD Vance would like American athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics to kindly stop speaking out against the Trump administration: 'You're not there to pop off about politics.'
Climate change squeeze winter sports
A big part of the Winter Olympics is the winter weather. New data shows rising temperatures are complicating that. WRAL News looks at how sports are surviving the warmer weather.
What to Know About the Olympic Political Speech Restrictions
A Ukrainian athlete could face disciplinary action over a helmet commemorating athletes killed in the war with Russia.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?
Obsession over a show about two closeted hockey players has brought new fandom to the sport just ahead of the Olympics. But men's hockey's lack of support for LGBTQ+ players and fans is notable.
WSAZ Sports+| From the basketball court to Milan Cortina
Keith Morehouse and Joseph Payton are covering everything in the sports world from Marshall basketball to the Winter Olympics.
Why J.D. Vance wants Olympians to stop talking about politics
At the Winter Olympics, JD Vance urges Team USA to play their sport and avoid political comments that divide fans and spark online backlash.
JD Vance says Olympians 'not there to pop off about politics'
'You're not there to pop off about politics,' Vance said. 'So when Olympic athletes enter the political arena, they should expect some pushback.'
Transgender skier downplays Olympic history
Freestyle skier Elis Lundholm, who was assigned female at birth and identifies as a man, downplayed his role as the first openly transgender athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics after finishing 25th in women's moguls qualifying.
JD Vance says Olympians 'not there to pop off about politics'
"You're not there to pop off about politics," Vance said. "So when Olympic athletes enter the political arena, they should expect some pushback."
Myles Garrett on hand to support girlfriend Chloe Kim's Olympic gold medal run
Garrett and Kim had a hilarious debate over which of them was more dominant in their respective sport.
Milan Cortina 2026: Team USA's historic day at the Olympics
In today's edition: Day 4 recap, Tigers sign Verlander, 10 college hoops contenders, NFL power rankings, the Hornets might be for real, Fantasy Baseball is back, and more.
Quality sports coverage matters – now more than ever
With human sporting dramas fighting for space amid the geopolitics, the Winter Olympics are a reminder that the essence of sport remains noble and valid
Winter Olympics 2026: What injury? Chloe Kim puts any health questions to rest with massive qualifying run
Two weeks after injuring her shoulder, Kim reconfirmed herself as the woman to beat in the halfpipe.
Greenlandic Olympian: Climate Change Puts Winter Sports at Risk
If the Olympics want a future, writes Ukaleq Slettemark, they must drop fossil fuel sponsors.
You break it, you bought it: The medals at these Winter Olympics are fragile
The medals for the United States were plentiful on Tuesday. The question now is how long before they break?
America's Gen Z curlers bring new ways to traditional sport
At the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials, a team of Gen Z curlers usurped the long reigning champions in a big upset. A profile of Team Casper, who's bringing swagger, limber knees, and a some new sensibilities to a tradition-filled sport.
Winter Olympics: Chloe Kim looks to qualify for the snowboard halfpipe and medals aplenty on Day 5
Qatar’s beIN Sports wins LA 2028 media rights in buildup to 2036 Olympics bid
Qatar has infrastructure in place from the 2022 World Cup but is likely to be in a contest with Ahmedabad, India as the other host candidate
Milan Cortina: What to watch today in the Winter Olympics — Chloe Kim hits halfpipe as U.S. chases gold in speed skating, ice dance (2/11)
Vance says US athletes should not ‘pop off about politics’ at the Olympics
Before departing Azerbaijan, US Vice President JD Vance said that US athletes competing in the Winter Olympics should “expect some pushback” for discussing politics.
From the sports desk: A new Olympic ‘cheating’ storyline
Team USA took silver in mixed doubles curling, the U.S. blew out rival Canada in women’s hockey, and a Norwegian biathlete revealed something shocking in a post-race interview.
Opinion | Olympians, leave politics at home
Readers on the Olympics, Football prayer, Billie Eilish’s Land acknowledgement, Sonny Jurgensen and more.
A busy sports recap for Feb. 10, 2026
Sports update, including the Olympics, for Feb. 10, 2026.
An American xc skier charms the world at a tense political moment: He’s “the kind of president America should have”
PREDAZZO, ITALY — Particularly among the citizens of the Scandinavian nations where cross-country skiing is religion, bringing up the United States right now does not exactly elicit warm fuzzies in Europe. U.S. President Donald Trump, after all, has done his best to shred traditional North Atlantic alliances, complained to Norway’s prime minister that he should have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and said he could take over Greenland by force. At the Winter Olympics…
Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom struggle raises ghosts of Beijing Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin was 15th in the slalom portion of the Alpine team combined event, causing. her and Breezy Johnson to miss the podium. Was it a fluke?
Winter Olympics 2026: Norwegian biathlete wins bronze, admits to cheating on girlfriend in post-race interview
Italy’s Top Sports Journalists Plan to Strike Over Anchor’s Olympics Gaffes
Paolo Petrecca made numerous gaffes while commentating on the Olympics opening ceremonies for Italy’s public broadcaster. Journalists are incensed.
Utah governor chides Winter Olympics media: 'Hate the questions you ask athletes'
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox chided reporters at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 10 for asking US athletes about political division in the United States.
Winter Olympics: More heartbreak for Mikaela Shiffrin in combined ski
After a devastating Olympics in Beijing, Shiffrin is off to another rocky start.
UConn Business Student is Intern at 2026 Winter Olympics
'That’s the best thing about sports, it unites people'
Super Bowl to the Olympics: The long history of protest, politics and sports
This weekend’s competitions drew the attention of millions of viewers. But sporting events have long been sites for political speech, protest and activism dating back decades.
Ukrainian skeleton slider claims IOC has banned helmet showing athletes killed in war
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned him from wearing his helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine.
Winter Olympics: Team USA curling fighting for one of nine golds up for grabs in a busy Day 4
One of the Winter Olympics’ oldest sports is facing steady decline. Its savior could be finally allowing women to compete
Nordic combined is one of the 16 original Winter Olympics events, dating back to the Games’ origins in 1924 in Chamonix, France. It’s also the only winter sport to never allow women to compete at the Games.
The physics of the Winter Olympics : Short Wave
Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, “How do they do that?” The answer is – physics!That’s why this episode, we have two physicists – Amy Pope, a physicist from Clemson University and host Regina G. Barber – break down the science at play across some of the sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Because what’s a sport without a little friction, lift and conservation of energy? They also get into the new sport this year, ski mountaineering - or “skimo” as many call it - and the recent scandal involving the men’s ski jump suits. Interested in more science behind Olympic sports? Check out our episodes on how extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders, the physics of figure skating and the science behind Simone Biles' Olympic gold. Also, we’d love to know what science questions have you stumped. Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org – we may solve it for you on a future episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
'It's going to be an intense one': U.S-Canada in women's hockey is one of the best rivalries in sports
How is each team playing? Who are the key players in Tuesday's preliminary-round game? We break down the first meeting between the rivals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Cincinnati Curling Club keeps Olympic sport thriving close to home
Local curlers say it’s more than a game — it’s a welcoming community built on competition and connection.
Backed by NFL, Flag Football Gains Momentum In NCAA Emerging Sports Program
Backed by the NFL and the Olympics, flag football is gaining momentum in the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program.
Lindsey Vonn shares health update after Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn spoke on her tragic crash during her alpine ski women's downhill run on Sunday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, where she detailed what went wrong.
When conflict meets competition: Trump's immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics have become a platform for political debate in the U.S. American athletes face questions about President Donald Trump’s immigration policies
Backed by NFL and Olympics, flag football gains momentum in NCAA emerging sports program
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar
The story behind Benjamin Karl’s viral celebration at the Winter Olympics
Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl knew exactly what he would do if he won a gold medal at this year’s Winter Olympics; what he hadn’t planned for was the reaction from the rest of the world.
RELEASE: Congressman Michael Cloud Introduces the SAFE Olympic Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced the Securing Actual Female Events in Olympic Sports Act (SAFE Olympic Sports Act). The introduction comes just after celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day and the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. The bill amends Title 36 of the U.S. Code to require national governing bodies […]
US ski jumpers say 'Penisgate' isn't for them. Other Olympic teams? 'Who knows'
The three members of the men's US Olympic ski jumping team addressed rumors genital-enlarging injections are used to gain an competitive advantage.
NHL power rankings: One Olympian to watch from every team
The NHL is on its Olympic break, and every team is sending at least one player to the Games. Here is one Olympian to watch from every team.
Explore where Winter Olympic sports are most accessible across the U.S.
See which winter sport facilities are near you and if any Winter Olympians come from your state.
Lindsey Vonn crash overwhelms some good U.S news at Winter Olympics
We saw the end of one Olympic superstar (Lindsey Vonn) and the birth of a new Olympic superstar (Ilia Malinin).
US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics and copyright issues after Olympic gold
MILAN (AP) — On the same day Amber Glenn won Olympic gold as part of the team event, and stepped away from social media due to backlash over her comments on politics and the LGBTQ+ community, the American figure skater ended up with another headache.
Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics, copyright issues after Olympic gold
Figure skaters are required to obtain permission for the music they use, but that process is hardly straightforward.
US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics, copyright issues after Olympic gold
Amber Glenn wins Olympic gold in the team event but faces backlash over her political and LGBTQ+ comments.
US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics and copyright issues
Amber Glenn wins Olympic gold in the team event but faces backlash over her political and LGBTQ+ comments
Why Slovenia, a nation of 2 million, is one of sport’s biggest overperformers
From the ski jumping sensations at the Winter Olympics to Luka Dončić, Slovenia is punching above its weight with sports stars.
Winter Olympics live updates: Five golds up for grabs and Lindsey Vonn latest on Day 3 of the Games
Mikaela Shiffrin, Breezy Johnson looking for more Olympic gold
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson are paired at the 2026 Winter Olympics for the team combined, which they won at last year's world championships.
The Athletic invests in live blogs, video to insulate sports coverage from AI scraping
As the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics collide, The Athletic is leaning into live blogs and video to keeps fans locked in, and AI bots at bay.
At Milan sports bar, Super Bowl 60 packs house with Winter Olympic nomads
If you happened to be in Milan early Monday and had to watch Super Bowl 60, the place to be was Offside Sports Pub.
Biathlon at 2026 Milano Cortina: How it works, U.S. stars to watch
The U.S. has medaled in every Winter Olympic sport, except Biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Here's what to know:
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash, Trump calls skier a loser for comments on U.S. politics
Trump insults Olympic skier who expressed ‘mixed emotions’ representing the US
President Donald Trump called Olympic skier Hunter Hess a “loser” on Sunday after the athlete expressed “mixed emotions representing the US right now” in the Winter Olympic Games.
From the sports desk: The agony and ecstasy of the Olympics
Team USA narrowly topped Japan to win gold in the figure skating team event. Earlier, Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill ski event, while Breezy Johnson won gold.
U.S. Olympic athletes in Italy are speaking out about the political situation at home
American skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Hunter Hess and other Milan-Cortina Olympic athletes aren't shying away from talking about what's going on in the United States.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Scores Record Audience for NBCUniversal
And NBC will likely get big numbers again on Sunday as the network airs both Super Bowl LX and its Olympics coverage.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Scores Record Audience for NBCUniversal
And NBC will likely get big numbers again on Sunday as the network airs both Super Bowl LX and its Olympics coverage.
Lindsey Vonn's courage was special. I hope we appreciate how much
It's not just that Lindsey Vonn was out there at the Winter Olympics. It's that she genuinely raced to win in a sport that demands extreme courage.
Trump Attacks U.S. Olympic Skier as Politics Ripples Through Winter Games
Hunter Hess said he had “mixed emotions” about representing the U.S. right now.
Lindsey Vonn "In Stable Condition" After Shocking Olympics 2026 Crash
After Lindsey Vonn was airlifted off the slopes following a heart stopping crash at the Olympics Feb. 8, her team shared an update on her health.
Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: What happened to the three-sport athlete?
Years ago, I had the opportunity to speak with an Olympic athlete. She earned 12 varsity letters throughout her highly decorated high school career as a multi-sport athlete and then proceeded to win two conference championships in her main collegiate sport. She was also voted a three-year captain of her college team, which is beyond […]
Winter Olympics 2026 AM roundup: Lindsey Vonn crashes, Breezy Johnson wins gold
What kind of gun do they use in biathlon? Behind the cross-sport event at the Olympics
At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home
Opposition to President Trump’s policies has followed the U.S. team to Italy, and athletes, coaches and American fans are facing the backlash.
Ledecka halted in quest for snowboarding 3-peat
Ester Ledecka's quest to become the first snowboarder to win gold medals in three straight Olympics came to a surprisingly early end when she lost her quarterfinal race in parallel giant slalom by 0.06 seconds.
Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream ends in violent downhill crash
Various broadcasts captured audio of Vonn crying, “Oh my God!” as a buoyant crowd grew essentially silent.
Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn airlifted off mountain after crashing out hard in women's downhill
Vonn crashed almost immediately after the start.
2026 Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn looks to shock the world in the women’s downhill on Day 2
As political talk rages in Milan, U.S. athletes are answering for their country
The Olympics have always been a political crucible. What's different about this one is that it's the United States that's taking heat.
From the Sports Desk: And the medals go to…
At the Milan Cortina Olympics, the first medals were awarded, Italian speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida stole the show, and everyone awaited Lindsey Vonn's medal run.
Olympians and scientists explain how machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier
U.S. Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.
Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports
A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.
Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy
Global sports leaders have reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new policy expected to be announced within the first half of this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.