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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.
Future teachers break the ice with elementary schoolers in Winter Olympics Science Camp
Bowling Green State University’s future educators cheered on Silver Creek Elementary School fifth grader Grayson Fitzpatrick as he arrived at the school on ...
Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Milano Cortina Olympics
DC-area sports fans gather to watch Winter Olympics at local bars
As the Milan Cortina Games get underway, locals are getting together across the D.C. region to celebrate what The Games have in store.
2026 Winter Olympics medal count
See which countries are leading the medal count from the Milan Cortina Winter Games
As Winter Olympics begin in Italy, some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Opinion | The powerful, personal politics of America's Olympic 'Blade Angels'
Hannah Holland: In a sport still largely defined by traditional, narrow ideas of femininity and grace, Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn are not stereotypical figure skaters.
The science of how Olympian Lindsey Vonn can ski on injured knees
The decorated Olympic skier has had numerous injuries and a partial knee replacement but still plans to go for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics live updates: Curling, skiing and speed skating are in store today in Italy on Day 1
Follow CNN Sports for live updates from Day 1’s action of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Hackney siblings shine in the BMX racing scene
The Millar siblings train at Lee Valley VeloPark, the venue used for BMX at the London 2012 Olympics.
Olympics Officials Signal Sanctions on Russia in Sports May End
In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.
Broadcasters prepare for 850 hours of winter sports action
The majority of the International Olympic Committee’s revenues come from broadcast rights and sponsorship deals
Winter Olympics activities for kids and how they can help kids improve at sports
Here are five Olympic-style ways to help a kid recharge for a primary sport, or maybe discover a new one. You don't need bobsled track or a mountain.
From The Sports Desk: An authentically Italian opening ceremony
Lindsey Vonn tested her knee, figure skating kicked off, and host country Italy paid tribute to its culture and artistry at the opening ceremony.
Winter Olympics 2026: Opening Ceremony marks official start of Milan Cortina games; Andrea Bocelli, Sabrina Impacciatore stun in performances
Milan Cortina Olympics open with a ceremonial attempt at harmony
MILAN — Four locations, one Olympic heartbeat. For the first time in Olympic Games history, Friday’s opening ceremony unfolded across multiple locations, all in northern Italy, the culmination of more than 700 hours of rehearsal and 1,200 performers from ages 10 to 70 officially enshrining a month-long sports festival that will capture worldwide attention. In the San Siro Stadium in Milan as well as the town center in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the snowboard and freestyle skiing venue in Livigno and the ski jumping stadium in Predazzo, Italy celebrated “Armonia,” a narrative designed to...
Winter Olympic Sports List: What’s New in the Milan Games?
The first Winter Olympics in 1924 consisted of six sports. More than 100 years later, there are still only eight sports—but a lot more events.
‘American Horror Story’ star and Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy urinates political message in snow
'American Horror Story' star and Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy wrote a message to ICE in the snow — with his urine.
Winter Olympics 2026: Live updates from Opening Ceremony, marking official start of Milan Cortina games
“This is science!” – MIT president talks about the importance of America’s research enterprise on GBH’s Boston Public Radio
MIT faculty join The Curiosity Desk to discuss football, math, Olympic figure skating, AI and the quest to cure ovarian cancer.
The sports with the highest injury rates at the Winter Olympics
With all eyes on the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, athletes are gearing up to deliver jaw-dropping moments of speed, skill and courage.
Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics.
The 2026 sports calendar is setting up to be an all-timer
In today's edition: Big year of sports ahead, Stafford wins MVP, Skubal's big day, Olympics watchlist, Super Bowl pregame reading, photo finish, and more.
As Olympics Open, Pope Leo Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda or National Supremacy’
The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.
FIS aims to quash penis-enlargement sideshow, but science makes sense
World skiing's governing body has moved swiftly to quash talk of ski jumpers injecting their penises with paraffin or hyaluronic acid to gain a competitive edge, but scientists and ski jumpers at the Winter Olympics say if true it would make perfect sense.
How many Winter Olympians played college sports? Inside the NCAA’s impact in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
The road to the Winter Olympics runs through snow-covered mountains, frozen rinks and, for more than 240 Olympic athletes, college campuses. These athletes represent 19 nations, span 86 colleges and bring 70 national championships, showcasing that Olympians are made here, in the NCAA.
This Olympic sport doesn’t include women. Now the men’s side is at risk.
Nordic combined has been part of every Winter Games program since 1924, but it’s facing existential questions stemming from participation numbers and gender equity.
Sports Betting Is Skyrocketing. Will It Take Over the Olympics?
Typically, the Olympics aren’t a hotbed of gambling. For the 2026 Winter Games, sportsbooks and betting platforms are watching for illicit activity while testing new ways to get people to bet.
Why CT will play a key role in NBC Sports' Winter Olympics production
During the 2026 Winter Olympics, NBC Sports will have more people working at its Stamford headquarters than in Italy.
Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics
For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.
2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA athletes to watch, potential stars in each sport
As the Milan Cortina Games begin, here are the stars to watch for Team USA in each sport
‘It’s for the next generation:’ How history-making Olympic hockey star Laila Edwards is embracing trailblazer status
For Laila Edwards, this year’s Winter Olympics is about far more than sport, and that’s something she’s getting comfortable with.
Winter Olympics marred by suspected mafia infiltration
Preparations for the games have been marred by allegations of corruption and suspected infiltration by the mafia. Local activists warn of limited transparency and even the CEO of the Games admits ballooning costs.
Sports quiz of the week: Winter Olympics, Six Nations and Super Bowl
Have you been following the big stories in football, tennis, NFL, rugby, cricket, winter sports, snooker and boxing?
How Italy’s most polarizing politician hitched his comeback to the Winter Olympics
Matteo Salvini is betting on the infrastructure boost the Games will provide to reassert himself on the national stage, but it may not be that simple.
The science behind some of the world’s fastest ice
Olympic ice is engineered to balance grip and glide. Here’s how physics, chemistry, and meticulous ice making shape the fastest sport on ice.
Frozen on the ice: The brain science behind perfect Olympic timing
Olympic skiers, bobsledders and speed skaters all have to master one critical moment: when to start. As athletes prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics, that split second is in the spotlight because ...
Frozen on the Ice: The Brain Science Behind Perfect Olympic Timing
Research from Carnegie Mellon University helps explain why that split-second pause happens and how the brain controls it, offering insight not only into elite athletic performance, but also how people make everyday decisions when the outcome isn’t clear.
College basketball's top teams are dominating this season
In today's edition: College hoops' top brass, AD to the Wizards, KP to the Warriors, the Olympics are underway, investing in women's sports, and more.
When Sports Meets Statecraft: Marçal Jané on Sports Diplomacy in a Divided Moment
Ahead of the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics, Marçal Jané argues that sports are diplomacy in action. Learn about the power of sports diplomacy.
The Winter Olympics gets 8 new events, including its first new sport in decades
Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.
As Olympic athletes prepare to compete, politics will also be at play
On the Boston Globe's Rhode Island Report podcast, Salve Regina University’s Erin Redihan talks about Russia’s ban, the history of doping, the presence of ICE, and Lindsey Vonn.
Science at the Winter Olympics
Three University of Minnesota experts reveal hidden scientific aspects of winter Olympic sports—and the art of staying warm.
How college sports juiced Olympic development : The Indicator from Planet Money
How did the U.S. become the Olympic powerhouse it is today? Cold War competition. The Soviet Union sponsored their athletes. But America wanted its athletes to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. It birthed an unexpected accelerator of Olympic development: College football. Stay with us now.On today’s show, how college football became an Olympic development engine. And how that engine might not be running as smoothly as it once did.Related episodes: Why the Olympics cost so muchYou can't spell Olympics without IPA huge EU-India deal, Heated Rivalry, and a hefty $200k to OlympiansWhy Host The Olympics?The monetization of college sportsFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
Front Porch: The Winter Games bring international joy and politics
The Winter Olympics – my favorite sporting event(s) of all, any where on the planet, ever – begin this week, taking place in and around Cortina-Milan, Italy.
The Washington Post Eliminates Its Sports Department
The Post is laying off or reassigning all the reporters and editors in its sports section, days before the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Tate McRae draws backlash from Canadian fans after appearing in a Winter Olympics promo for Team USA: 'Even the owl was GAGGED girl'
Kate McRae's Canadian fans were quick to question her decision to team up with Team USA, considering she's from Calgary.
Mental health at Olympics is taken seriously, but it wasn't always
Gracie Gold knows all about the pressure of the Winter Olympics, and she's helping Olympians care for their mental health with resources she never had
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif wants to fight – but only in the ring. She’s prepared to take a test to do so
Imane Khelif, the Olympic Algerian boxer who became a political target following her 2024 Paris Games win speaks exclusively to CNN about private details of her troubles and her plan to fight back.
What are the new sports and events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics?
Here's what's new at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, from the debut of ski mountaineering to new events in alpine skiing and luge.
Olympic curling: Sweeping, explained
The sweeping in curling might look simple, but it's a real-time mix of strategy, physics and athleticism in a game that can be decided by a matter of inches.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics take shape, in photos
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are fast approaching. As the torch relay nears completion, athletes are arriving, with some already making headlines. There are 16 sports in total, including some never before seen, with 116 gold medals to be awarded.
What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport
When the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come around every four years, there are many sports which compete to grab the attention of viewers around the world. However, there is one in particular that seems to capture the hearts and minds of many every time: curling.
When do the 2026 Olympics start? Full list of sports that start early, from curling to ice skating
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics actually start days before the Opening Ceremony.
World record speed skier Simon Billy describes ‘crazy feeling’ of traveling over 158 mph downhill
When he squeezes into his bright red ski suit and puts on his Darth Vader-esque helmet, speed skier Simon Billy hears nothing and sees very little.
Winter Olympics live updates: Schedule for today, where to watch
The Olympics schedule on Wednesday features men's Alpine downhill training, curling mixed doubles round robin matches and luge men's singles training.
Quiz: Name every sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy - can you name the 16 sports involved?
Cory Houston Elevated to Director of Olympic Sports Performance - University of Houston Athletics
Cory Houston , who has spent more than three years working with the Houston Baseball and Women's Golf programs as its Coordinator of Sports Performance, was ...
NHL power ratings: Avs experience slump, clinging to top spot
SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine breaks down his top 10 teams ahead of Week 18 and the Olympic Break
Wild carry 4-game win streak into Predators showdown
The Minnesota Wild can enter the Olympic break on a five-game heater, but first they must defeat the Predators in Nashville on Wednesday night.
Mountain West reveals multiplatform media deals
The Mountain West Conference announced multi-year media deals with CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The CW Network and streaming platform Kiswe. The deals begin in 2026-27 and will include football, men's and women's basketball and Olympic sports.
Figure skater Amber Glenn balances mental and physical health for Olympics
U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says the integration of her mental and physical health has placed her in the “prime” of her career as she prepares for her first Olympic competition in Mi…
Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn will compete despite torn ACL. Here’s how other athletes performed with injury
Live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Deseret News is on the ground in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, bringing you the most inspirational stories and images from the Winter Games.
6 US cities, including NYC, to host soccer at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Existing Major League Soccer stadiums will host.
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
MOUNTAIN WEST ANNOUNCES NEW MEDIA RIGHTS PACKAGE IN COLLABORATION WITH CBS SPORTS, FOX SPORTS, THE CW NETWORK, AND KISWE
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Conference announced today a new media rights package featuring CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network, and Kiswe. The agreements with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and Kiswe run for six years (2026-27 through 2031-32), while the CW Network has committed to a five-year partnership through the 2030-31 season. These strategic collaborations provide extensive visibility and coverage across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms for Mountain West Football and Men's and Women's Basketball, along with a broad array of Olympic Sports.
19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)
The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.
Mountain West Announces New Media Rights Package In Collaboration With CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network And KISWE
The Mountain West Conference announced today a new media rights package featuring CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network, and Kiswe. The agreements with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and Kiswe run for six years (2026-27 through 2031-32), while the CW Network has committed to a five-year partnership through the 2030-31 season. These strategic collaborations provide extensive visibility and coverage across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms for Mountain West Football and Men's and Women's Basketball, along with a broad array of Olympic Sports.
SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OLYMPIC STARS HEADLINE 2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM
If Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open feels a little bigger, louder, and more electric than most Pro-Am days, there’s a reason. The 2026 Annexus Pro-Am brings together an all-star mix of professional athletes, entertainers, musicians and Olympians for one of the most anticipated days of tournament week, turning TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course into a showcase of star power and personality before competition officially ramps up.
SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OLYMPIC STARS HEADLINE 2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM
If Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open feels a little bigger, louder, and more electric than most Pro-Am days, there’s a reason. The 2026 Annexus Pro-Am brings together an all-star mix of professional athletes, entertainers, musicians and Olympians for one of the most anticipated days of tournament week, turning TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course into a showcase of star power and personality before competition officially ramps up.
How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
Skijoring: The wild blend of horses and skis that was the Winter Olympics’ first ever demonstration sport
On Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway – and it’s not just the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Winter Olympics 2026: Figure skating’s first controversy arises from … music copyright law
How Team USA has evolved mental health services for Olympians
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes will benefit from a robust mental health program despite scrutiny it faced in past years, according to the USOPC.
Comcast Resets Connectivity Business As Legal And Sports Stakes Rise
Comcast (NasdaqGS:CMCSA) is overhauling its connectivity business, appointing Steve Croney as CEO of Connectivity & Platforms. The company is shifting its broadband and wireless approach, including simplified pricing and new partnership models. A recent patent ruling resulted in a US$240 million judgment against Comcast. Comcast is rolling out RealTime4K streaming and other products ahead of major sports broadcasts such as the Olympics and the Super Bowl. For you as an investor, the story...
Trump’s America and the Coming Reckoning in Global Sports
The specter of a Donald Trump-led America hangs over the upcoming Olympics and World Cup as the U.S. has changed in the eyes of the world since these sports festivals were last staged.
Vatican Sports Cross Arrives in Milan Ahead of 2026 Olympics
The Vatican’s Sports Cross arrived in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting faith, sport, peace, and fraternity.
An incredible sports week arrives with Olympics, Super Bowl. Plus: NFL coaching carousel wraps up
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! It’s the start of a brilliant sports week. Coming up: 🏅 Olympic stars to know 🏈 Super Bowl week, baby ✍️ Coaching carousel problem We often talk about the unmatched glory of a great sports weekend, whether that’s the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, MLB’s Opening Day blitz, Thanksgiving weekend in the football world, whatever. We have arrived at one of those junctures — and it’s a full week. Let’s start...
‘The Greatest Heist’: Mike Tirico’s Super Bowl-sized decision that transformed sports TV
NBC's top on-air talent will be pulling unprecedented double-duty this week, calling the Super Bowl, then hosting the Winter Olympics.
1 trade Wild must make before NHL Olympic break
With the NHL's Olympic break drawing near, here is one trade the Minnesota Wild should try pulling off before the roster freeze.
We're a week away from the Opening Ceremony: From the Sports Desk
The opening ceremony is next Friday. Let the Games begin.
Lindsey Vonn withdraws from super-G race a day after crash, no update on Winter Olympics status: 'Doing my best right now'
Figure skating great Gracie Gold remains a champion as an Olympic mental health ambassador, and other thoughts
Gold is an important voice in the work to remove stigmas about mental health and to coach young athletes in more healthful ways.
Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice
Olympic winter sports currently must be played on snow and ice
How American Katie Uhlaender was denied Olympic bid by Canadian coach's point scheme
Sports officials say a Canadian coach manipulated the point system used by athletes to qualify for the Olympics. His move cost American sled racer Katie Uhlaender her trip to the Milan Cortina Games.
Sports quiz of the week: Australian Open, Winter Olympics and Six Nations
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cycling, tennis, cricket, NFL and winter sports?
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crash in final downhill before the Olympics
Vonn lost control when landing a jump in a World Cup race held in difficult conditions with low visibility and ended up tangled in the safety nets on the upper portion of the course.
Milan Cortina 2026 events calendar
The 2026 Winter Olympics are here. Follow all the Milan Cortina Olympic action and track upcoming calendar events before they happen so you'll never miss a beat.
Lindsey Vonn crashes in final race before Milano Cortina Olympics
Capitals’ Logan Thompson suffers injury 2 weeks before Olympics
Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is dealing with a day-to-day upper-body injury ahead of the Winter Olympics.
'New evidence' gives Jordan Chiles a chance to secure the return of her Olympic bronze medal
Switzerland's highest court has sent the case of Jordan Chiles' disputed bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics back to the CAS based on 'new evidence' that might prove favorable for the U.S. gymnast.
Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
Game Preview: Chicago Blackhawks @ Pittsburgh Penguins 1/29/2026
Who: Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-9, 51 points, 6th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (26-14-11, 63 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and CHSN in the local markets, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: It’s a week-long sprint to the Olympic break finish line for the Pens. […]
Speedskater Jordan Stolz conquered World Cups. Olympic history is next
Speedskater Jordan Stolz has an almost unbreakable hold on the men's side of the sport. He could leave the 2026 Winter Olympics with four gold medals.