2026 winter olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom gold to break 8-year Olympic drought

By Steve Douglas, Associated Press

Shiffrin put in two dominant runs in gorgeous conditions amid the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to show, again, why she is regarded by many as the greatest Alpine skier of all time.

Love is in the air at the Winter Olympics on Valentine's Day

By Fernanda Figueroa, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

MILAN (AP) — At the Milan Cortina Olympic Games, winning medals isn't the only thing making hearts swell. From the ice rinks to the snowy hills, love is in the frozen air. Some competitions already seem to have Cupid in…

Lemley, Kauf take gold and silver for U.S. in women's moguls

By Associated Press

Elizabeth Lemley, 20, won the eight-skier final with a score of 82.30 points.

Raedler and Huber of Austria win team combined ski race at Olympics, Shiffrin places 4th

By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press

The Austrian duo won gold in the new team combined event at the Milan Cortina Games on Tuesday when Mikaela Shiffrin surprisingly crossed fourth after wasting a first-run lead by teammate Breezy Johnson.

Trump slams Olympian for expressing 'mixed emotions' about what's 'going on in the U.S.'

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Sunday it’s hard to cheer for American Olympians who are speaking out against his administration’s policies.

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn in stable condition after breaking leg moments into downhill event

By Andrew Dampf, Pat Graham, Associated Press

Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill ended Sunday in a crash that saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter.

Olympians and scientists explain how machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier

By Keith Musselman, Agnes Macy, The Conversation

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.

Christine Brennan discusses the Winter Olympics athletes to watch on 'Settle In'

By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran

The 2026 Winter Olympics are now officially underway. This week’s episode of our podcast “Settle In” is all about the games in Milan and Cortina, and what you need to know. Amna Nawaz speaks with sports journalist Christine Brennan of…

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PHOTOS: Milan Cortina Olympics begin with opening ceremony

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” aka “Volare”…