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Star Player Mysteriously Absent From USA-Sweden Olympic Elimination Game

Sweden’s Victor Hedman was not seen during the first period of Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup.

2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Details Revealed

The epic grand finale to the 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina is set for February 22.

U.S. Olympians Shine at Milan Cortina Games

American athletes bring home medals across a variety of winter sports

Olympic Dreams Shattered in Milan for Vonn and Malinin

Veteran skier crashes, young figure skater stumbles as favorites fail to medal

Olympic Medalists Span Decades in Age at 2026 Winter Games

Analysis shows age range of competitors has widened over time, with curling having the oldest medalists on average.

Suburban Chicago Speedskater Makes Olympic Debut

Sarah Warren cherishes first Olympic experience after long road to get there.

Jutta Leerdam, Jake Paul's fiancée, wins second Olympic medal in women's 500m

The Dutch speedskater takes silver, finishing behind teammate Femke Kok's gold medal performance.

Simone Biles' Husband Nearly Robbed in Milan During Winter Olympics

NFL player Jonathan Owens says he was prepared after seeing TikTok videos about protecting purchases.

Teuvo Teravainen leads Team Finland to victory over Sweden in Olympic rivalry matchup

Finland beats Sweden 4-1 at Milano Cortina, as Teravainen sparks the team's identity and urgency

Team USA Struggles with Disappointment at 2026 Olympics

Star figure skater Ilia Malinin among latest Americans to fall short of expectations in Milan

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Winter Olympics Underway in Italy

PBS host Kathy McCabe shares early highlights from the games

Milan Park Hosts Olympic Art Project Inviting Reflection

Mirrored stakes in park allow visitors to write thoughts on sports and the Olympic spirit.

Lindsey Vonn to Compete in Final Olympic Downhill Ski Run with Torn ACL

The legendary skier will take on the Women's Downhill Final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics despite a serious knee injury.

Zacha Out for Team Czechia at Olympics with Upper-Body Injury

Boston Bruins forward replaced by Filip Chlapik on Czech Olympic roster

Wool Shines at 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Team USA athletes wrapped in sustainable, all-natural wool uniforms from Ralph Lauren

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