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'We're golden': Fans at St. Louis sports bar celebrate historic Olympic victory for USA men's hockey
Italy throws farewell party, passes torch to France
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena.
Sidney Crosby shares injury news for Penguins after Olympics
Crosby sat out the final two games at the Olympics.
USA star Jack Hughes writes special message on Olympic sports card
Jack Hughes has propelled himself into a new strata of superstar status in Milan Cortina and now his one-of-one Olympic sports card is about to become an expensive piece of history. The Team USA gold medal winner scored the decisive…
Title IX responsible for so many women's Olympic medals for Team USA
For the third consecutive Winter Games, U.S. women won more gold medals and more medals overall than U.S. men. Success can be traced back to Title IX.
Olympics news, live updates: Closing Ceremony ends final day of Games, Team USA takes down Canada for gold medal in men's hockey
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the news, events and medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Winter Olympics 2026: How Team USA honored Johnny Gaudreau after winning ice hockey gold
The U.S. men's ice hockey team held up Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey and brought his two children onto the ice as they posed to celebrate winning the gold medal in Milan Cortina.
U.S. men's hockey hadn't won Olympic gold since 1980. Then Jack Hughes changed everything.
Hughes scored the winning goal in sudden-death overtime to earn the U.S. men only their third Olympic gold medal, joining teams in 1960 and 1980.
After winning gold, Gu told of grandma's death
Eileen Gu defended her Olympic halfpipe gold and then shared that her grandmother died.
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
The political games: Winter Olympians are not "sticking to sports"
Athletes used the Olympics platform this year for more than sports.
Remembering Bill Mazeroski, the latest from spring training, and Olympic hockey
USA vs. Canada Olympics hockey gold medal game: Live updates and score
U.S.-Canada Tensions Turn Olympic Hockey Final Into a ‘Grudge Match’
Amid growing cross-border political animosity, the game meant even more than usual to Canadian fans who had flown in for one of the marquee events of the Winter Games.
Curling faces identity crisis as cheating controversy forces rethink of regulations
After being shaken by claims of cheating at the Winter Olympics, curling finds itself between a rock and a hard place as it looks to regulate an increasingly competitive sport while keeping alive the long-standing honour-based system it so cherishes.
2026 Winter Olympics
Follow the latest updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, including news, schedules and results.
Politics and sport, connected since ancient times
The fact is that we can no more remove politics from athletics than we can remove athletics from humanity, R. Bruce Anderson writes.
Why Norway is dominating the Winter Olympics and what could US learn
Norway’s director of elite sport sounded a little hoarse when he answered the phone to CNN Sports. Tore Øvebrø said he had just caught a cold, but he admitted that his raspy voice might also have something to do with his cheering over the last two weeks.
Winter Olympics live updates: US and Canada face off for men’s hockey gold medal as Games come to close
U.S. could make Olympic medals history on final day of Milan-Cortina Games
Heading into the final day of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, the U.S. is on the brink of its best medal haul ever in at Winter Olympics.
USA vs. Canada live updates: Winter Olympics 2026 men’s hockey gold medal game start time, stream, lineups, Sidney Crosby status
Follow our live coverage as the men's hockey tournament culminates in a rivalry showdown between Team USA and Canada
MLB’s anxious start, rating the Olympics and sports’ hardest coaching gig on ‘The Athletic Show’
As baseball is just beginning, the world's biggest sporting event is coming to a close.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Olympics-themed puzzle No. 517 on Feb. 22
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sport and fitness are foundational elements of the Special Olympics movement. Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympics athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities. At the heart of the Special Olympics mission is a reminder that movement does not have to come with a scoreboard or trophy to create a lasting impact. This focus on participation over performance is emphasized on National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day.
An Olympic pin celebrates the late halfpipe pioneer, Sarah Burke
Burke died at age 29 in a training accident in 2012, two years before the skiers debuted in the halfpipe at the Sochi Olympics.
Sabres get update on trading Alex Tuch after Olympic break
The talented forward is in the last year of his contract.
Olympics news, live updates: U.S. now has its most gold medals in a single Winter Games, will look to add USA hockey gold on Sunday
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the news, events and medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
From the sports desk: An epic finale awaits
Jordan Stolz gets lost in the pack, and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo makes more history.
Ilia Malinin skates with message, 'Is this what you wanted?' at Olympics gala
Ilia Malinin took the ice for the first time since his disastrous men's singles free skate and send a message of hurt and redemption.
U.S. breaks record for its most gold medals won at a Winter Olympics
The 11th gold breaks the country's mark set at the last Olympics on U.S. soil — in Salt Lake City in 2002.
U.S. continues to add to its gold tally at the Milan-Cortina Olympics
The United States continues to make a strong showing at the Milan-Cortina Olympics as it adds to its already strong medal tally heading into the final hours of the Games.
Why Winter Olympic medals broke and what the failure revealed
A small design flaw in the medals for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina turned a durability promise into a very public stress test
Letters to Sports: Apology or not, UCLA coach Mick Cronin must go
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Mick Cronin and his coaching style, Luc Robitaille and the Olympics, as well as other topics.
Olympics news, live updates: U.S. takes first in mixed aerials, now has its most gold medals in a single Winter Games; Jordan Stolz, women's curling on tap
Pirates' Spring Training and Olympic Hockey | Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call (2/21)
Olympics news, live updates: Jordan Stolz aims for third gold, while U.S. women's curling plays for bronze
Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports
Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy for President Trump, endorsed Russia’s participation at next month’s Paralympics, a move greeted with dismay in European capitals.
Intel "Nova Lake-S" Coming in 2027, CES Launch Alongside AMD "Olympic Ridge" Likely
It was revealed in a recent leak that the next-gen AMD Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs would be delayed until 2027, and it has now emerged, that the upcoming Intel "Nova Lake-S" Core Ultra Series 4 CPUs may be joining AMD for an early 2027 launch, when previous reports placed the launch in late 2026. The news come...
Kamila Sellier injury update after skate cuts face during Olympics
Kamila Sellier of Poland suffered a scary injury after an opponent's blade sliced her face during a fall.
Winter Olympics 2026: Team USA demolishes Slovakia, setting up epic showdown vs. Canada in gold-medal game
Follow along as Team USA takes on Slovakia in the men's ice hockey semifinals.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Reflect on two weeks of golden thrills and celebrate with the athletes as festivities wind down in Italy.
Olympics news, live updates: USA vs. Slovakia in men's semis; curling falls to Switzerland
The Olympics and why the Catholic Church cares about sports
(OSV News) — In February 1905, nine years after the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens, their founder Pierre de Coubertin met at the Vatican with a big sports…
Alysa Liu’s defining Olympic night and a shine that bucks her sport’s expectations
Liu's gold medal, a first for an American woman in figure skating since 2002, challenges the sport's conventions about rigidity.
The Olympics and why the Catholic Church cares about sports
"We play because we enjoy what we're doing, but the enjoyment is directed to the good of the player. It's the fullness of life -- you're more fully human."
Everywhere at these Olympics, athlete moms are shattering a tired sports myth
Can't be an elite athlete and a mom at the same time? There's a long list of medalists from these Olympics who would beg to differ.
The most surprising Winter Olympics sports in history
Here are some of the most unusual Winter Olympic sports in history, from ski ballet and military patrol to dog sled racing and skijoring.
How Elana Meyers Taylor has kept the USA women's bobsled pipeline booming
Elana Meyers Taylor has triumphed both on the Olympic stage and behind the scenes as Team USA's top women's bobsled recruiter.
What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics
Sit down with pop culture critic Linda Holmes as she watches the 2026 winter games. She is exhausted by cross-country, says "ow ow ow" during moguls, and makes the case, once and for all, for curling.
Olympics news, live updates: USA vs. Slovakia in men's semis; curling reaches the knockout round
What makes ice slippery? Scientists may have finally figured it out
The reason we slip and slide on ice—a phenomenon central to figure skating, curling and other Winter Olympic events—is a centuries-old physics mystery that may have finally been cracked
Alysa Liu highlights a day of remarkable comebacks
There is one thing about these Winter Olympics you can say for certain: The U.S. knows how to create drama and excitement.
‘This city shows up’: Cleveland Heights celebrates Laila Edwards’s historic Olympic gold
The 22-year-old became the first Black woman to win an Olympic hockey title on Thursday. Those she grew up alongside couldn’t hide their delight
The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.
Bobsled costs are skyrocketing. Can the U.S. keep up in a bedrock Olympic sport?
You think everyday items have gotten more expensive in recent years? Imagine how much it costs to send a bobsled around the world.
Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup, Winter Olympics and Hollywood legends
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, MMA, rugby league, skiing, skeleton and cricket?
Highlights! Steveson Shakes Off Wheel Kick, Quickly Pummels Opponent
Olympic wrestling gold medalist, Gable Steveson, took a big step up in competition versus veteran slugger, Hugo Lezama, just moments ago (Thurs., Feb. 19, 2026) from inside Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, Mexico in the main event of MFL 3. Steveson’s MMA career is less than a year old, and he’s already the most hyped up […]
After Vonn’s Winter Olympics crash, sports stars explain what it’s like to be injured on a global stage
Following skier Lindsey Vonn's broken leg at the Olympics, other athletes share their stories of being badly hurt with millions watching
Celebrate U.S. hockey gold, Knight's record with commemorative page prints
The U.S. women's hockey won Olympic gold medal in overtime. Celebrate Team USA's medal and Hilary Knight's record with our commemorative page prints.
From the sports desk: Two Golden Moments
Alysa Liu and the U.S. women’s hockey team both win gold in historic day.
Olympics news, live updates: Alysa Liu takes gold in women's figure skating; Team USA wins gold over Canada; Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the news, events and medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Olympics news, live updates: Team USA takes gold over Canada; Alysa Liu aims for medal in women's free skate; Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m
Australian sports reporter apologizes for drinking alcohol before Winter Olympics broadcast live shot
Danika Mason slurred her words and went off-topic throughout the segment.
Ski Mountaineering’s Olympic debut: Beautiful races, beautiful place and a sport that belongs
Ski Mountaineering made its Olympic debut on Thursday. For fans and competitors alike, it was a day to remember.
Olympics news, live updates: Alysa Liu aims for medal in women's free skate; Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1500m; USA goes for hockey gold
AMD Ryzen 10000 "Olympic Ridge" to Debut with 6/8/10/12/16/20/24-Core "Zen 6" SKUs
AMD's next-generation desktop Ryzen 10000 series "Olympic Ridge" processor platform will supposedly come in various SKU flavors ranging from 6 to 24 cores, in some very specific configurations based on the CCD structure. The first in the lineup are single-CCD SKUs, which include 6, 8, 10, and 12 "Ze...
AMD’s Zen 6-Powered Ryzen “Olympic Ridge” Desktop CPUs To Come In 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8 & 6 Core Configs
AMD will roll out its next-gen Olympic Ridge Ryzen "Zen 6" Desktop CPUs with up to 24 cores in dual & 12 cores in single CCD configurations.
Olympic gold in women's hockey comes down to the U.S. and Canada. Again.
Canada is 4-2 all-time in women's hockey gold-medal games against the United States, but the U.S. has won seven consecutive games against their rival.
Skimo: What you need to know about the newest Olympic sport
Ski mountaineering is making its Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Italy. What is this sport all about?
Italian state broadcaster's sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash
Paolo Petrecca has resigned as head of the sports division of Italian state broadcaster RAI, the company said on Thursday, two weeks after his error-ridden commentary at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony triggered a revolt among its journalists.
Olympics news, live updates: Women's figure skating final; USA vs. Canada play for hockey gold; Jordan Stolz goes for No. 3
Winter Olympics: Big Day 13 for Team USA as Alysa Liu, Jordan Stolz and women’s hockey in action
Winter Olympics 2026 - News, Schedules, Results
Welcome to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games website. Follow the world's top athletes as they go for gold in Italy (Feb 6 - 22, 2026).
'The greatest rivalry in sports': United States vs. Canada
The United States vs. Canada is a hockey rivalry that never gets old. Take a look inside the historic matchup and what makes it so special.
Before the medals: The science behind training for freezing mountain air
From freezing temperatures to thin mountain air, University of Cincinnati exercise physiologist Christopher Kotarsky, PhD, explained how cold and altitude impact Olympic performance in a recent WLWT-TV/Ch. 5 news report.
Every Winter Olympics Sport, Ranked by How Likely It’d Be for a Dog to Win a Medal
Could a canine competitor bring home gold in the luge?
Olympics men's hockey quarterfinals: Team USA beats Sweden in OT, sets up semifinal vs. Slovakia
Jewish Sports Pride Is Soaring and Even Spike Lee Can’t Bring It Down
A stunt at the NBA All-Star Game only throws into relief what’s been happening on screens, from the Olympics to the multiplex, this entertainment season.
Olympic athletes are pretty fast, but are they faster than a cheetah?
Athletes can reach speeds of up to 96 miles per hour, according to our analysis, which is faster than a cheetah.
After hitting bottom twice following Olympic glory, Nick Goepper finds joy once again
The halfpipe skier experienced addiction, depression and legal troubles after he medaled at the 2014 Olympics.
Olympics Provide a Pathway for New Sports Fans
Share of Ear from Edison Research has chronicled Spotify's rise in popularity, now reaching 25% of Americans 13+ daily.
Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
What is ski mountaineering? More on the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics 2026
Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.
Two summer hopefuls find their Olympic debuts on snow and ice
Anna Gibson and Jadin O’Brien had hoped to make Team USA for the Paris Games, but will make their Olympic debuts this week in Milan Cortina.
Everything you need to know about Skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics
It’s around 102 years since the very first Winter Olympics were held in the French resort of Chamonix, but this year’s Games will be the first to feature the sport of skimo.
At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women's sports back in the 1990s.
At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
Alongside the historic growth of women’s sports, the women’s sports media ecosystem is likewise flourishing, and outlets like TOGETHXR, The GIST, Just Women’s Sports, The IX Sports, GOALS and Good Game with Sarah Spain are expanding their reach and reshaping the industry.
Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games
Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.
Winter Olympics Day 12: Mikaela Shiffrin goes for slalom glory in her final chance at gold
Critical Curling in Cortina as Olympic Playoffs Loom
A 3-5 won/loss record is theoretically enough for a women’s DSC tiebreaker spot
Jump, Spin, Glide: The Science Of Figure Skating | Science Friday
Figure skating is a fan favorite at the Winter Olympics—for every event, the stands are packed to watch competitors glide, jump, and spin. But what does it take to pull off these seem...
Metro Detroit retirees turn Winter Olympics into stop No. 42 on global sports quest
For many retirees, slowing down is part of the plan. For Doug and Carol Hill of Macomb Township, retirement has meant picking up the pace.
Why couldn't Ilia Malinin handle the pressure? Sports psychologists offer their thoughts
The concept of pressure or high expectations is not unique to Malinin, though Olympic athletes vary with their mechanisms for dealing with it.
Episode 51: We Are in the Pain Cave of Politics
Carrie, Amy and Matthew join the Roundtable this week. First, Amy takes a look at Trump's sagging approval ratings among white working-class voters and what that could mean for the midterms. Then, Matthew gives a primer on this year’s races for secretary of state and other election offices that will wield significant influence over how the 2028 and 2030 cycles are administered.And finally, the team discusses which winter Olympic sport they would want to compete in and who would like to experience what it means to be "in the pain cave."
It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics
The Winter Olympics can't be separated from our national project — so athletes have every right to criticize the Trump administration.