OLYMPICS
Ride the luge like an Olympian at this Michigan adventure park
Read full article: Ride the luge like an Olympian at this Michigan adventure parkLuge is one of the most thrilling and intimidating events at the Winter Olympics. Athletes lie down on a sled, hurtling down an icy track just inches from the surface at high speeds.
Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN's 'On the Edge' docuseries leading into Olympics
Read full article: Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN's 'On the Edge' docuseries leading into OlympicsBefore Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s like on the circuit.
Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
Read full article: Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss courtA 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.
‘Lead by example’: History-maker Erin Jackson skates toward another Olympic moment in Milan
Read full article: ‘Lead by example’: History-maker Erin Jackson skates toward another Olympic moment in MilanAs the countdown to the Winter Games continues in Milan, among the athletes preparing to medal is American speed skater Erin Jackson, who made history as the first Black woman to win individual gold at a Winter Olympics.
Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold
Read full article: Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual goldAmerican speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport.
Italy's Ladins take visibility into their own hands facing minimal exposure in Olympic celebrations
Read full article: Italy's Ladins take visibility into their own hands facing minimal exposure in Olympic celebrationsMembers of Italy’s Ladin minority, which settled a millennium ago in the Dolomite mountain hamlet that's now an Olympic host city, are disappointed the Winter Games will not spotlight their culture.
Maxim Naumov heads to Olympics, hoping to honor his parents and the others killed in airline crash
Read full article: Maxim Naumov heads to Olympics, hoping to honor his parents and the others killed in airline crashMaxim Naumov reflects on his journey to the Milan Cortina Olympics, carrying the memory of his parents, former world champion skaters Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov.
US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
Read full article: US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in ItalyNews that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy.
US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
Read full article: US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, HumphriesThe U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.
A safe space: How figure skating became a comfort zone for the LGBTQ+ community amid perilous times
Read full article: A safe space: How figure skating became a comfort zone for the LGBTQ+ community amid perilous timesFigure skating for decades has provided a progressive sort of safe space for those within the LGTBQ+ community, some of whom still may be trying to realize their authentic selves.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins last slalom before Olympics and locks up record ninth season discipline title
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin wins last slalom before Olympics and locks up record ninth season discipline titleMikaela Shiffrin has locked up the World Cup slalom title with two races to spare and became the first skier with nine season titles in one discipline.
Scotty James win a fifth straight Winter X title, matches Shaun White with his eighth gold there
Read full article: Scotty James win a fifth straight Winter X title, matches Shaun White with his eighth gold thereScotty James parlayed a never-before-tried trick combination into his fifth straight X Games title on the halfpipe and tied Shaun White with his eighth overall gold medal at the biggest event this side of the Olympics.
Efimova and Mitrofanov's Four Continents win shows what US team could be missing at the Olympics
Read full article: Efimova and Mitrofanov's Four Continents win shows what US team could be missing at the OlympicsU.S. pairs champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov have won the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing.
In the rehearsal tent: Here's what makes the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony special
Read full article: In the rehearsal tent: Here's what makes the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony specialClassically trained dancers from La Scala’s academy are rehearsing for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.
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Italian skier Franzoni adds Kitzbühel downhill win to his breakout season with Olympics looming
Read full article: Italian skier Franzoni adds Kitzbühel downhill win to his breakout season with Olympics loomingItalian skier Giovanni Franzoni put another exclamation point to his breakout World Cup season by winning on the classic Streif course.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
Read full article: German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of TrumpA German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
Read full article: Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina GamesDavide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing.
'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
Read full article: 'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter OlympicsThe actors co-starring in the hit hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry” are set to be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame on the way to the Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Games.
Olympic ice dancers Zingas and Kolesnik lead American sweep in rhythm dance at Four Continents
Read full article: Olympic ice dancers Zingas and Kolesnik lead American sweep in rhythm dance at Four ContinentsEmilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik led an American sweep in the rhythm portion of the ice dance competition at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships.
Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the OlympicsLindsey Vonn’s stirring return to ski racing in her 40s will hit its crescendo at the Milan Cortina Olympics, while the comeback quest of another U.S. gold medalist, snowboarder Jamie Anderson, came up short.
IOC president says no contact yet with Trump's White House, will meet Vance at Winter Olympics
Read full article: IOC president says no contact yet with Trump's White House, will meet Vance at Winter OlympicsOlympic leader Kirsty Coventry is yet to have formal contact with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration but says she looks forward to meeting Vice President JD Vance in Milan next month.
Michigan’s Nick Baumgartner trains for Olympics on homemade backyard snowboard track
Read full article: Michigan’s Nick Baumgartner trains for Olympics on homemade backyard snowboard trackMany Olympians train in world-class facilities, but gold medalist Nick Baumgartner simply walks into his own backyard.
Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 racesAt age 41 Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled.
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list
Read full article: Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the listThe White House has announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill
Read full article: Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhillNicol Delago claimed her first World Cup victory in a downhill with 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn in third place for her fifth podium in five downhills this season.
Colman Domingo, Liam Hemsworth and Noah Schnapp pack Ralph Lauren's Milan Fashion Week show
Read full article: Colman Domingo, Liam Hemsworth and Noah Schnapp pack Ralph Lauren's Milan Fashion Week showColman Domingo, Liam Hemsworth, and Noah Schnapp packed the Ralph Lauren front row to launch a Milan-centric season.
Ice dance champ Papadakis says she lost Olympic commentary role for NBC over dispute with ex-partner
Read full article: Ice dance champ Papadakis says she lost Olympic commentary role for NBC over dispute with ex-partnerOlympic ice dance champion Gabriella Papadakis says she lost her commentary role with NBC at the upcoming Winter Olympics because of her former skating partner’s response to revelations in her new book.
Michigan snowboarder Nick Baumgartner trains for Olympics in his own backyard
Read full article: Michigan snowboarder Nick Baumgartner trains for Olympics in his own backyardWhen many Olympians train, they often head to world-class facilities. Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner heads to his own backyard as he pursues his fifth winter games in Milan in February.
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
Read full article: US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa banThe 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 ban.
Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender's Olympic hopes take another hit as complaint dismissed
Read full article: Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender's Olympic hopes take another hit as complaint dismissedAmerican skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender's complaint about being denied a chance to qualify for the Milan Cortina Games has been dismissed by the sport's governing body.
It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too
Read full article: It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, tooUSA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan.