2026 winter olympics

Alysa Liu Confirms She Is Single Ahead of 2026 Milan Winter Olympics

Alysa Liu, 20, won the United States’ first Olympic ladies’ singles figure-skating gold since 1998, then told Cosmopolitan she is single by choice while rebuilding her career after a two-year retirement.Liu Takes Gold in Milan Free SkateThe Californian landed seven triples and two quads in Saturday’s free skate, scoring 164.82 points for a 238.45 total that edged Japan’s Mone Chiba by 4.12. The victory ended a 14-month comeback that began when Li...

Sarah Williams in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-25 01:43

Jack Hughes Girlfriend Rumors: Tate McRae Link After 2026 Olympic Gold

Jack Hughes lost two front teeth and gained global attention on Sunday night, scoring in overtime to deliver the United States its first Olympic men’s hockey gold since the 1980 Miracle on Ice at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.Golden Goal Propels Hughes to Global SpotlightThe 24-year-old New Jersey Devils center darted down the right boards, slipped inside a Russian defender and whipped a fore-hand shot under the cross-bar at 3:42 of the extra fram...

Robert Williams in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-24 11:43

French "fraudster" wins gold

rench biathlete Julia Simon was a star at the Winter Olympics, winning three gold medals and a silver after winning her first Olympic medal in 2022.Just a few months ago, the Olympics were far from Simon's only concern. She was convicted of credit card fraud in October after stealing the credit card of a French teammate and using it to make $2,000 in online purchases. An investigation also revealed she used a team staffer's credit card without pe...

Quinn Stafford in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-21 11:57

Milano-Cortina 2026 Gold Medal Melt Value Hits Record $2,500

Milano-Cortina 2026 Gold Medals Now Worth $2,500 in Raw Metal AloneGold-plated first-place medals for the 2026 Winter Games carry an intrinsic metal value of roughly $2,500 apiece, the highest melt price on record for any Olympic podium prize.Precious-Metal Rally Doubles Medal Costs Since Paris 2024Global bullion markets have sprinted ahead of athletes. From the moment the Paris cauldron was lit on 26 July 2024 to this week, spot gold has vaulted...

Jennifer Jones in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-20 18:14

Too-Many-Men Miss: Czechia's Extra Skater Goal vs Canada at 2026 Winter Olympics

Czechia Played Seven Skaters Against Canada in 2026 Olympic Quarter-Final, Uncalled Violation Sparks Rule DebateCzechia briefly fielded seven players against Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics quarter-final, an uncalled too-many-men infraction that has pushed the IIHF toward expanding video review.Czechia Scores With Extra Attacker, Goal CountsColorado winger Martin Nečas told Prague’s Sport deník this week that a botched line change, not gamesma...

Emily Davis in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-20 11:35

Allegations of penis injections among ski jumpers

As the 2026 Games began, the World Anti-Doping Agency announced it would investigate claims that ski jumpers were injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid after a scientific study found that every 2 centimeters in suit size circumference reduced drag by 4 percent and increased lift by 5 percent, according to The Guardian. The controversy soon got the titles Penisgate and Crotchgate.

Kinsley McCoy in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-19 18:10

2026 Winter Olympics Medalists Receive Tina the Stoat Mascot Plush

Every 2026 Winter Games medalist left the rink last week with two souvenirs: the customary disc of colored metal and a palm-sized white stoat named Tina.Milano-Cortina Adds Plush Mascot to Medal CeremoniesFor the first time at a Winter Games, organizers paired the medal with an instant mascot gift. Seconds after the anthem ended, athletes stepped to a side dais where volunteers tucked a miniature Tina—black-tipped tail included—into each gloved h...

Robert Williams in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-18 11:27

Biggest upsets of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

Malinin's mistakes open door for Shaidorov Ilia Malinin, 21, has dominated men's figure skating since making his senior debut in 2021. As the first skater in history to land a quadruple Axel and the men's free skate world record holder, Malinin's performance in the team event was critical in leading the U.S. to gold. After the individual short program, he had a five-point cushion over Japan's Yuma Kagiyama.But the immense expectations came with i...

Cameron Bailey in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-17 11:05

Lindsey Vonn's courage beyond the crash

Returning to the Olympic stage at 41 after coming out of retirement, Lindsey Vonn arrived at Milano Cortina 2026 chasing one more dream. Her campaign ended in a high-speed downhill crash that required an airlift to hospital and subsequent surgery, but from her recovery bed the USA legend urged fans not to be sad, insisting: “The ride was worth the fall.” As tributes poured in from across the sporting world, Vonn also turned her focus to supportin...

Layla Morgan in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-16 18:36

Team USA Women’s Hockey Gold Medal White House Visit Delayed by Schedule

U.S. Women’s Hockey Wins Olympic Gold, Yet White House Invite Still MissingTeam USA’s women’s hockey squad snapped a 12-year Olympic title drought on 23 February 2026, edging arch-rival Canada 3-2 in overtime to cap the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. Four days on, the celebration is on hold: no invitation has arrived from the White House, and the professional-league calendar is closing fast.Overtime Winner Ends 12-Year Gold GapHilary Knight flung a...

Emily Smith in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-15 11:01

Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to Generate €5.3 Billion Economic Impact

Milano-Cortina 2026 Set to Add €5.3 Billion to Italian Economy, First Winter Games Since 2006 Milano-Cortina 2026 is forecast to pump €5.3 billion into Italy’s economy, the first Winter Olympics on Italian snow since Turin 2006. Roughly one-third of that haul hinges on long-stay tourists whom planners hope will return through 2028. €5.3 Billion Impact Spread Across Three Timelines Independent analysts split the headline figure into three waves. I...

Christopher Pearson in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-15 11:11

Africa Winter Olympics 2026: 14 Athletes, 8 Nations Set Milano Cortina Record

African Winter Olympians Double to 14 for Milano Cortina 2026 The African roster for Milano Cortina 2026 has doubled to 14 athletes from eight countries across four disciplines, marking the continent’s largest Winter Games delegation since the International Olympic Committee began tracking continental quota use. Alpine and Cross-Country Lead African Entries Alpine events claim nine of the 14 quota places, with cross-country skiing holding three. ...

Scarlett Thornton in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-14 11:05

2026 Winter Olympics Results: Velzeboer, Meillard, Meyers Taylor Claim Gold

Velzeboer Adds 1000 m Gold, Completes Dutch Sweep of Short-Track Titles All four Olympic short-track golds won by the Netherlands at Milano–Cortina 2026 after Xandra Velzeboer’s 1000 m victory on 16 February. Dutch Women Lock Out 1000 m Podium Velzeboer crossed the line in 1:28.437, 0.086 seconds ahead of Canada’s Courtney Sarault and 0.177 clear of Korea’s Kim Gilli. The 24-year-old had already claimed the 500 m crown three days earlier, giving ...

Henry Lambert in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-13 11:57

Milano Cortina 2026 Day 14 Results: Gold Medals in Ski Cross, Biathlon, Speed Skating

Germany Snares First Olympic Freestyle Gold; Dutch Sweep 1500 m Titles; Canada, U.S. Set for Hockey Final Day 14 of the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered a first-time champion, a pair of Dutch speed-skating sweeps, and a North-American hockey showdown that broadcasters have waited 16 years to see. German Women Win Maiden Ski-Cross Gold Germany’s ski-cross racer gate-to-gated the field at San Pellegrino Pass, building a three-length le...

Reagan Sullivan in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-13 18:40

A different kind of cheating

Sturla Holm Laegreid, one of Norway’s top biathletes, finished third in the 20-kilometer individual race at the Olympics, and then gave one of the most bizarre interviews that quickly went viral. Laegreid, full of remorse, told Norwegian broadcaster NRK – and the whole world – he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend. He later said he regretted airing his personal business and overshadowing his teammate’s Olympic gold medal. But the meme damage h...

Oakley Shepherd in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-12 18:44

Trump Hockey Joke Sparks Gender Equality Debate After 2026 Olympic Double Gold

Trump Quip on Inviting Women’s Hockey Team Sparks Gender-Equity BacklashThree days after both U.S. Olympic hockey squads beat Canada in overtime to seal historic golds, President Trump told the men’s team he would “probably be impeached” if he failed to invite the women, igniting charges of second-tier treatment from players and fans.Olympic Star Hilary Knight Slams “Distasteful” Joke on ESPNFive-time Olympian Hilary Knight, who assisted the game...

Jennifer Johnson in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-12 11:09

Bankes and Nightingale make British snow history

Despite competing at every edition of the Olympic Winter Games, Great Britain had never won a medal on snow heading into Milano Cortina 2026. But Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale changed that in the snowboard cross mixed team event, racing to a landmark gold with Bankes, rebounding from a quarter-final exit in the women’s race days earlier, producing a sensational overtake on her leg to turn the final Britain’s way.

Lola Page in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-11 11:23

US Women’s Hockey Team Chooses Flavor Flav Vegas Party Over White House

U.S. Women’s Hockey Team to Celebrate 2026 Olympic Gold on Las Vegas Strip After Skipping White House VisitThe reigning Olympic champions will headline “She Got Game Weekend,” July 16-19, after declining a last-minute invitation to President Trump’s March 4 State of the Union address.Team Rejects Late White House Invite, Chooses Vegas TributeThe Americans captured back-to-back golds on February 2, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime at Milan’s Forum d...

Sarah Miller in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-10 18:40

Travis Kelce Recalls Watching 2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Final With Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Watch Full USA-Canada Hockey Final as Americans Win First Olympic Gold Since 1980Team USA edged Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim Olympic men’s hockey gold for the first time since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice,” and pop superstar Taylor Swift joined NFL tight end Travis Kelce for every minute of the drama.Kelce-Swift Blocked Out Night for Gold-Medal GameThe Kansas City Chiefs tight end told the 25 February episode of the “New...

Jane Jones in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-10 18:56

Chloe Kim's three-peat bid thwarted by Gaon Choi

Riding the wave of back-to-back Olympic gold medals, Chloe Kim overcame a shoulder injury less than a month ago to compete for her third straight title in snowboard halfpipe. Her Run 1 score of 88.00 points stood as the highest for the majority of the final. Olympic rookie Gaon Choi of South Korea was projected to be a top contender, but a brutal crash on her first run made the medal outlook bleak. Choi persevered to return to the snow and, on Ru...

Christopher Pearson in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-07 11:49

Brady Tkachuk Denounces White House AI Video After 2026 Olympic Gold

Brady Tkachuk Denounces White House TikTok for AI-Generated Insult to Canadian FansBrady Tkachuk says an 11-million-view TikTok released by the White House used AI to make it sound as if he insulted Canadian fans after Team USA’s 2026 Olympic hockey gold, forcing the Ottawa Senators captain to deny shouting “maple-syrup-eating f---s” during the club’s celebratory visit to Washington.Tkachuk Accuses White House Account of Posting AI FakeThe 26-yea...

Jennifer Davis in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-07 18:48

A curling scandal rocks Olympic ice

It was an unusually tense exchange at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on Friday: Canadian curler Marc Kennedy cursed out Oskar Eriksson from the Swedish team, telling him, "You can f*** off."The hot mic moment, streamed live to shocked curling fans, came after the 9th end, as the Canada vs. Sweden match, which Canada won 8-6, drew toward a close.The fallout challenges "the spirit of curling" and raises questions about the future of the sport....

Willow Wallace in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-06 11:31

Wayne Gretzky Locker Room Story Before 2026 Olympic Final Is False

Gretzky Never Sought Canada Locker-Room Access Before 2026 Olympic Final, Reporter SaysWayne Gretzky never asked to enter Canada’s locker-room before the 2026 Olympic men’s hockey final, national reporter Chris Johnston told The Athletic on 2 March, scotching a viral claim that the snub rattled the team and contributed to its 2-1 overtime loss to the United States.False Story Said Gretzky Was Turned AwayAn anonymous post on X and Reddit late Thur...

Emily Smith in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-05 11:53

2026 Winter Olympics: 6 Biggest Controversies From This Year’s Games

As the 2026 Winter Olympics passes the torch to this year’s Winter Paralympics — which start on March 6 — it’s time to look back at these Olympic Games and all their highlights and lowlights. The not-so-golden moments include gender-based exclusion, an uproar over a helmet, allegations of biased judging and cheating on the ice, and a confession of cheating off the ice. Below, we’re recapping our selections for the biggest 2026 Winter Olympics con...

Layla Morgan in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-03 18:18

The ‘Minions’-Themed Skating Routine Made It to the Ice

All Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate wanted to do was perform his Minion routine at the Olympics. He had been entertaining crowds with the program — featuring four cuts of music from the Minionsmovie, and him dressed as a Minion — all season, and thought he had approval for his songs and costume. Turns out, he didn’t, and found out four days before the Olympics’ opening ceremony. But Sabate didn’t let this derail his Olympic dre...

Georgia Frost in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-03 18:02

Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Infrastructure Plan: Regional Legacy Strategy

Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games this month under rules that force every euro to support long-term regional plans, not just a 16-day sports event. €5 Billion Lombardy-Veneto Stress Test Organizers have folded the Games into existing Lombardy and Veneto budgets for transport, hospitals, and housing instead of building a stand-alone mega-site. Bocconi and Ca’ Foscari University consultants estimate ...

Lucy Parish in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-02 18:24

USA Hockey Gold Call With Trump Sparks Women’s Team Joke Controversy

U.S. Men’s Hockey Wins First Olympic Gold Since 1980Jack Hughes scored 4:57 into overtime on March 1, 2026, lifting the United States over Canada 3-2 and ending a 46-year men’s hockey title drought. The goal triggered a White House FaceTime that same night and revived debate over politics at the Games.Overtime Heroics Seal 46-Year FirstHughes, a 23-year-old center for the New Jersey Devils, slammed home a rebound after losing two teeth to a high-...

Sarah Johnson in 2026 winter olympics 2026-04-02 18:22

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