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President Trump Will Skip Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

White House cites scheduling conflicts as reason for president's absence.

Canada Hockey Star Defends Fight That Led to Opponent's Ban

Tom Wilson explains his decision to fight France's Pierre Crinon during a lopsided Olympic hockey match.

Maxim Naumov Wins Winter Olympics, Honors Parents Lost in Crash

Naumov dedicates gold medal to his parents, former figure skating champions who died in a tragic plane accident.

Drones Soar at the Olympics, Capturing Unprecedented Angles

NBC leverages drone technology to revolutionize sports coverage at the 2026 Winter Games

Scandals and Controversies Plague 2026 Winter Olympics

From genital doping to hacking allegations, the Milan Cortina Games have been mired in controversy.

40-Year-Old Austrian Snowboarder Makes Olympic History, Celebrates Shirtless

Benjamin Karl becomes the oldest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympic history after defending his parallel giant slalom title.

Breezy Johnson Wins Gold, But Medal Breaks

The first gold medal won by a Team USA athlete at the 2026 Olympics broke almost immediately.

Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton: The Fastest Olympic Sports

A look at the speed and danger of the sliding events at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy.

RG3 Backs Lindsey Vonn's Risky Olympic Push

Former NFL QB says Vonn winning gold with ruptured ACL would be "the greatest story ever"

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