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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Winter Olympics: Chloe Kim looks to qualify for the snowboard halfpipe and medals aplenty on Day 5
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.
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…
Winter Olympics 2026: Norwegian biathlete wins bronze, admits to cheating on girlfriend in post-race interview
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'
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.
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
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 […]
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).
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.
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.
Winter Olympics 2026 AM roundup: Lindsey Vonn crashes, Breezy Johnson wins gold
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.
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
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 ...
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
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.
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.
Winter Olympics 2026: Opening Ceremony marks official start of Milan Cortina games; Andrea Bocelli, Sabrina Impacciatore stun in performances
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.
Winter Olympics 2026: Live updates from Opening Ceremony, marking official start of Milan Cortina games
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Science at the Winter Olympics
Three University of Minnesota experts reveal hidden scientific aspects of winter Olympic sports—and the art of staying warm.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
‘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.
Lindsey Vonn withdraws from super-G race a day after crash, no update on Winter Olympics status: 'Doing my best right now'
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?
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.
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.
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.
'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."
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Saturday sports: Winter Olympics preview; NFL wraps up regular season
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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
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.
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.