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'Miracle on Ice' players discuss political climate heading into Winter Olympics
Mike Eruzione says the country needs a unifying moment: "We could use an '80 now."
What to Know About Skimo, the 2026 Olympics' Only New Sport
Ski mountaineering makes its debut at the Milano Cortina Winter Games
Investing in high performance sports
Germany’s athletes have received increasing funding and support since the Olympic Games Munich 1972, support that has translated into greater success at the highest level.
Erin Jackson Made Olympic History. Now She Wants to Make Her Sport More Accessible
Find out why Erin Jackson is on TIME’s 2026 Closers list
Sports television pioneer Geoffrey Mason dies at 85
Geoffrey Mason, coordinating producer of 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy, went on to have a five-decade career in sports television.
Inclusive Health Data Hub
The Inclusive Health Data Hub brings together key health data that reflects Special Olympics Health work and impact from the past 30 years. This page was created to make Special Olympics Health data easier to find, understand, share, and use over time.
Olympic Sports Coaches Show Set for February - West Virginia University Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mountaineer Sports Network from Learfield has announced the February schedule for its popular WVU Olympic Sports Coaches Show live fr...
American slider, US federation seek extra skeleton spot in Games after qualification controversy
Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender says she should have been going to the 2026 Olympics in Italy next month. As a veteran of five Winter Games from 2006 to 2022, sliding in Turin, Vancouver, Sochi, PyeongChang and Beijing, the American would have made history by competing in a sixth.
What a growing campus means for U of U Health
Some changes will be sparked by big moments—like the 2034 Olympics—and others by the everyday needs of our patients, teams, and students.
Team USA announces Ski & Snowboard participants for 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games
Team USA announced the names for its Ski & Snowboard teams for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games on Wednesday.
Vonn, Shiffrin and Kim headline US ski and snowboard team for 2026 Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim lead a 97-athlete US Ski & Snowboard roster for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
The Val di Fiemme is transformed into a large cultural and entertainment stage for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Concerts, exhibitions, DJ sets, fan parades and cultural events: the complete programme that will liven up the valley during the Winter Games.
Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
Nintendo Unhappy at Sega Mascot's Foot During Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Development
Nintendo allegedly expressed dissatisfaction at Sega during the development of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, after seeing Sonic's foot placed ahead of Mario's.
Islanders Gameday: Need the points
The Islanders have two games left on the big seven-game trip, with tonight in Vancouver feeling like a “gotta have it” two points. With the Olympic break nearing, these next two games could be big for not only how the trip ledger balances out but also where the season heads. Dan and Mike talk about […]
Madrid to host the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026
Many of the world’s greatest athletes will converge at the historic Cibeles Palace in the Spanish capital for the third consecutive year.
The State Department’s secret playbook for using sports to advance Trump’s agenda
American diplomats are hoping the World Cup and Olympics can restore their influence shaping U.S. foreign policy.
Lemley, Giaccio Podium at Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel at Waterville
Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Liz Lemley and Olivia Giaccio went two-three at the Intermountain Health Freestyle Cup presented by Stifel at Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, stepping on the podium in front of friends and family in the last Azerbaijan FIS World Cup before the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
Gold Medal Dreams? Learn Olympic Sports in Greater Boston
Check out these local (and not so local) venues where adults can try Winter Olympics sports such as skating, curling, snowboarding, and more.
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa...
Olympic sports weekend preview: Lindsey Vonn in Italy, last U.S. Olympic spots up for grabs
Rink Roundup: Ohio State women’s hockey starts 2026 strong
Along with hitting the road this weekend, some Buckeyes will be heading to Italy for next month’s Olympics
Oklahoma businesses anticipate economic boost from 2028 Olympics
Oklahoma state leaders are preparing for the economic impact of the 2028 Olympic Games with a proposed bill to support local businesses.
Women’s flag football now on path for NCAA championship status
The NCAA has added flag football to its Emerging Sports for Women program, putting it on a path to earn championship status as the Olympics loom.
Special Olympics New York seeking volunteers for winter games in Rochester
The games will bring about 900 athletes and coaches from across the state to our area to compete in seven sports.
LA Olympics 2028 tickets: How to register for a chance to secure a time slot to buy tickets for Summer Games
Cortina mayor talks Winter Olympics challenges, costs, sliding track controversy and more
Gianluca Lorenzi has received death threats and grappled with economic controversies in the midst of Olympic planning.
From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio
Fanatics is launching a studio that will produce films, documentaries, live events and digital series tied to sports and culture.
From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio
Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment by launching a studio that will produce films, documentaries, live events and digital series tied to sports and culture
From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio
Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment and bringing fans closer to the action. The company announced Tuesday the launch of Fanatics Studios, a new content arm with initial projects including the official Olympic film for the LA28 Games, a multipart documentary following seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and joining ESPN as a producer of the 2026 ESPY Awards. Other partnerships will include WWE, MLB and Fox Sports.
NBC set to dominate February sports with Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA
NBC bets on trio of big events to boost viewership. In a 10-day span in February, NBC will broadcast the Olympics, Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Game.
A Complete Guide to Fashion’s Biggest Sports Moments in 2026
This year will see the Winter Olympics and a North American World Cup. In between, there are plenty of opportunities for brands to enmesh themselves in the world of sport.
Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony
MILAN (AP) — Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli will be among the headline performers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6, joining the previously announced pop diva
Key to near-Earth object science now being created for for NASA telescope on Big Island
Spectre, an integral field spectrograph named as a nod to a connection with Olympic weightlifter and actor Harold Sakata of Kona, who played OddJob in the James Bond film ‘Goldfinger,’ after first light in 2028 will also deepen mankind’s understanding of explosive phenomena beyond our solar system.
'Quad God' Ilia Malinin talks Olympics on USA TODAY podcast
"Quad God" star Ilia Malinin stops by the first episode of USA TODAY's "Milan Magic" Olympic podcast. You can watch it here:
Switzerland loads Olympic roster with NHL talent for Milano Cortina
Team Switzerland announced their roster for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, headlined by Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators.
UW-Parkside first in state to offer women's flag football scholarships
UW-Parkside in Kenosha will offer scholarships in women's flag football, part of a growing national trend with Olympic and NFL backing.
Legendary February: Production Leaders at NBC Sports Pull Back the Curtain on Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Plans
As NBCUniversal heads into an unprecedented month of live sports programming, several NBC Sports production leaders gathered at 30 Rock on Wednesday to ...
Slovakia Announces Olympic Squad With 7 NHLers, 3 KHLers
NBC's Mike Tirico set to host Super Bowl, Olympics on same day
Sportscaster Mike Tirico is set for a daunting one-day challenge next month: Calling Super Bowl 60 and anchoring NBC's prime time Olympic coverage.
Suter Latest Blues Player Named To Olympic Roster
Forward To Play For Switzerland, Joins Binnington, Parayko (Canada), Broberg (Sweden) Named To Play In 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics 2026: NBC says ads sold out with 'unprecedented demand'
The Olympics kick off a packed sports broadcasting schedule for NBCUniversal in February.
NBCU Sells Out Advertising Inventory for Milan Olympics Amid Sports Ad Boom
NBC will also have the Super Bowl and the NBA All Star Game as part of what it is calling 'Legendary February,' with those events also sold out.
How the Increasingly Wide World of Sports Became the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of International Relations
More than 80 percent of sports diplomacy today is undertaken by non-government-credentialed “diplomats.” Ahead of the Olympics, SPS’s Lindsay Krasnoff explains what that means.
2026 sports calendar: A month-by-month guide to the biggest events of the year
The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 takes centre stage in February, followed by other major events including the FIFA World Cup and Commonwealth Games
Saturday sports: Winter Olympics preview; NFL wraps up regular season
The new year brings
Finland Unveils Olympic Hockey Roster
Finland has announced its roster for the upcoming Olympic hockey tournament in Milan. The squad features 24 NHL players along with one player from Switzerland’s top league. The squad is led by top NHL talent including Sebastian Aho, Mikko Rantanen, and Juuse Saros.
Auston Matthews, Hughes and Tkachuk brothers highlight 2026 U.S. men's Olympic hockey roster
The U.S. men will begin their pursuit of a gold medal on Feb. 12 against Latvia.
Thomas Harley’s honest admission after making Team Canada’s Olympic roster
Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley made the Team Canada roster for the Olympics, though the news came as a bit of a surprise.
26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months
This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match
Sports Media Predictions for 2026: World Cup, Olympics and pundit Aaron Rodgers
What should viewers expect in sports media in 2026? For starters, a massive audience for the World Cup next summer.
Sports make up 96 of top 100 telecasts in 2025, tying an all-time record
Sports will account for 96 of the 100 most-watched shows of 2025, which is tied with 2023 for a record number and up from 87 during an Olympic and election year in 2024.
NM Sports Hall of Fame names its next inductees
An Olympic medalist, football and basketball legends and record-setting coaches to be honored.
How did curling become a Winter Olympics sensation? Inside the sports' unique history
More than 2.3 million people — or one of every 18 Canadians — participate in the sport of curling. A look at how the quirky sport became an Olympic star.
5 Big Questions for Sports in 2026
From the spread-out Winter Olympics to the Trump-heavy World Cup to a looming MLB lockout, there’s a lot on the horizon.
Olympic sports weekend recap: Lindsey Vonn strong again, Kaillie Humphries' first win as mom
Lindsey Vonn made two more World Cup podiums to extend a strong start to the season.
Didn’t stand out at school? You may be destined for greatness
From Nobel laureates to Olympic champions, it is late developers, not child prodigies, who dominate at the highest levels of adult performance
Olympic sports weekend preview: Lindsey Vonn back in action, Chloe Kim makes season debut
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Named 2025 Special Olympics Michigan Sports Partner of the Year
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas among those owed six figures by bankrupt Grand Slam Track
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and four other Olympic medalists are among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track, the racing league that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.
Rebecca Lowe will host seventh consecutive Olympics with NBC Sports: Source
Lowe will also work as a host for Fox Sports' World Cup coverage later this summer.
Mariah Carey to sing at 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
American pop superstar Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of next year's Winter Olympics, organisers announce.
Olympic sports weekend recap: Lindsey Vonn's emotional season start, Jordan Stolz goes 5 for 5
Lindsey Vonn had the best weekend of her comeback so far.
Klæbo makes shock exit as Russians return; Prevc family celebrates
Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo failed to get beyond the quarter-finals of a cross country sprint race for the first time since his World Cup debut almost a decade ago. Klæbo has ruled the sprint over the years by winning the last two Olympic golds and four world titles, and he came into Saturday's race at the Swiss venue of Davos with 18 straight World Cup victories in the discipline.
'Miracle on Ice' Olympic hockey team honored by President Trump with Congressional Gold Medal
The U.S. team defeated the Soviet Union and Finland en route to the gold medal at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
IOC urges sports bodies to let Russian youth teams and athletes compete again with flag and anthem
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ youth teams and athletes…
IOC urges sports bodies to let Russian youth teams and athletes compete again with flag and anthem
The IOC has taken a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports. It’s advising governing bodies of Olympic sports to let youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.
Team USA's flag football talent search for 2028 Olympics is on. Here's how
NFL players and current U.S. flag national team members aren't guaranteed to make the Olympic rosters. USA Football is casting a wide net.
Olympic hopeful cross-country skier tries to put India on the winter sports map
Most of Bhavani Thekkada’s competitors grew up on skis
The U.S. Needs a Better Strategy for Sports Diplomacy
The U.S. has never had a cohesive approach to sports diplomacy — which could be a problem while hosting the World Cup and the Olympics over the next decade.
Alex Yee runs second fastest marathon by Briton in Valencia
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee finishes seventh at the Valencia Marathon in only his second race at the distance.
Alysa Liu, with Olympics on deck, wins another major figure skating title
Alysa Liu's remarkable return to figure skating continued Saturday with a win in the Grand Prix Final.
Long Beach must claim a larger share of sports market, mayor says
Long Beach is home to new professional teams and has a long history of athletic success at the high school and collegiate levels. Soon, it will have worldwide attention as host to nearly a dozen events at the 2028 Olympic Games.
U.S. cities pitch to host worlds in Olympic sports
Officials from a dozen U.S. cities visited Lausanne, Switzerland, to show that they want to host more world championships and top events in Olympic sports.
U.S. cities come to home of Olympic sports to pitch hosting future world championships
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Sports officials from a dozen United States cities went to the heart of the Olympic family this week to show their country wants to host more world championships and top…
SEA Games 2025: Preview, schedule and how to watch Southeast Asian sporting action live
Discover the key details of the 33rd edition of the Southeast Asian Games, taking place in Bangkok and Chonburi, Thailand.
Snowboarder Chloe Kim talks mental health, 2026 Olympics, Myles Garrett
Chloe Kim talked about prioritizing mental health, her offseason training and how she had no idea who Myles Garrett was before they stared dating.
Google’s Year in Search 2025: Cricket, IPL teams among trends and most-searched sports topics
Asia Cup, ICC Champions Trophy, Women’s Cricket World Cup and two IPL teams, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, were among the top trends in Google’s Year in Search 2025.
Team GB Olympic & Paralympic athletes get online abuse protection
Team GB Olympic and Paralympic athletes are to be offered a new form of artificial intelligence-based protection from online abuse.
Coco Gauff and Victor Wembanyama named on Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports list
Brooke Raboutou and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also named on the annual list that cites innovators in sport to watch for 2026
Olympic, Paralympic sports weekend preview: Grand Prix Final to sort figure skating favorites
The world's best figure skaters gather at the Grand Prix Final in a preview of the Milan Cortina Olympic competition.
Rebecca Lowe joining Fox’s World Cup coverage as host: Sources
Lowe’s role with NBC on the Premier League, the Olympics and Kentucky Derby will remain unchanged.
Five of the best sports books of 2025
From the trauma and triumphs of Olympic cyclist Bradley Wiggins to the secret life of a match fixer
Olympic ice surface being built to specs smaller than NHL rinks, per source, sparking new concerns
The Olympic rink will have a shorter length but not substantially greater width, per a source, leaving players with less room to maneuver.
New league aims to drag ancient Olympic sport into entertainment era
Fencing may be one of the Olympics' oldest events, but three-time Olympian Miles Chamley-Watson says it urgently needs a reboot, hoping his new World Fencing League (WFL) will drag the sport into the modern entertainment age.
USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Two gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at an elite academy in Iowa filed lawsuits Monday against the sport’s oversight bodies, alleging they failed to stop Sean Gardner…
Olympic sports weekend recap: Mikaela Shiffrin as peerless as ever in slalom, makes 4th Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin extended a slalom win streak but still has work to do in another event.