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Meet the select group of Paralympians who compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:48:02 GMT

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who compete in the Summer and Winter Games.

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You can call Team USA's women's hockey team and congratulate them on their gold medal. Here's how

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:50:17 GMT

Organizers say they wanted to refocus attention on the women’s achievement, rather than recent controversy.

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These are the US men's hockey players who skipped Trump's State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:50:32 GMT

While most of the U.S. men's hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, not everyone made the trip to D.C.

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US men's hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:31:17 GMT

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists.

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Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to US men's Olympic hockey team 'backlash' over Trump call

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:08:45 GMT

The brothers uplifted unity over division after videos showing the team laughing with President Trump over the phone went viral.

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Flavor Flav invites US women's hockey team to celebrate gold medal win in Las Vegas

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:43:08 GMT

Flavor Flav, who has long been a supporter of U.S. athletes, offered to host the team for a celebration after they turned down an invitation to the White House.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were most-viewed Winter Games since 2014, NBC says

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:14:28 GMT

The network said it saw a 96% increase in viewership since the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

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US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of the Union address

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:42:44 GMT

Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday.

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Former Olympian John-Michael Liles weighs in on Team USA's gold medal win over Canada

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:29:11 GMT

John-Michael Liles grew up in Zionsville, played 14 seasons in the NHL and was a member of Team USA in 2006.

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Emergency surgery saved Lindsey Vonn's leg from amputation

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:08:22 GMT

Vonn revealed Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture she hurt in a frightening crash at the Winter Olympics.

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When will the Winter Olympics return to the United States?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:50:36 GMT

The Milan Cortina Games have wrapped, but fans won’t have to wait too long for a Winter Olympics on American soil.

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Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:11:40 GMT

The Milan Cortina Winter Games closed with a ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, bringing the spread-out Olympics together one last time.

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What Olympic records were broken at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:23:13 GMT

Nine Olympic records were set in speed skating and short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Dutch skaters and Team USA's Jordan Stolz leading the surge.

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'I looked on the ice and saw my teeth': Jack Hughes takes high-stick hit before Olympic gold-winning goal

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:28:43 GMT

“I looked on the ice and saw my teeth,” Jack Hughes said. He already had one knocked out in an NHL game a few years ago, too. “I was like, ‘Here we go again.’”

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Team USA: Johnny Gaudreau's children brought on ice in touching tribute to rising hockey star

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:24:17 GMT

Johnny and his brother, Matthew, died in 2024 when they were hit by an SUV while riding bikes near their hometown in New Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding.

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Closing Ceremony: Here's what to know ahead of the final celebration for Milan Cortina Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:19:47 GMT

For the first time in Winter Olympics history, two cauldrons will be extinguished simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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Team USA's final medal count for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:42:56 GMT

The United States had a record-setting performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, winning more gold medals than any other year competing in the Winter Games.

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US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:18:20 GMT

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died on Aug. 29, 2024, when they were struck by an SUV while riding bicycles near their hometown in New Jersey.

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Team USA and Canada battle it out on the ice in the gold medal game for the men's hockey final

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:04:28 GMT

The two rivals entered the tournament as the heavy favorites, after bringing NHL players back to the Olympic for the first time in 12 years.

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Skier Eileen Gu learns about her grandmother's death shortly after gold medal halfpipe win

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:46:13 GMT

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu learned about her grandmother's death shortly after her gold medal victory. "She inspired me so much," Gu said.

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When are the next Paralympics? What to know about the 2026 Winter Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:38:36 GMT

Competition in Italy continues as the 2026 Winter Paralympics open next month, featuring 650-plus athletes and 79 gold medals across six sports.

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Who are Terry Gannon, Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski? Meet the Closing Ceremony hosts

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:05:13 GMT

Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir will host NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony coverage. Here’s what to know.

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Where are the next Winter Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:23:52 GMT

As the competition in Italy wraps up, fans may be wondering when and where the next Winter Olympics will be held.

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Where are the next Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:23:18 GMT

As the 2026 Winter Olympics come to a close, it's never too early to look ahead to the next Games.

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Did Eileen Gu win gold in the freeski halfpipe?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:15:35 GMT

Eileen Gu and Zoe Atkin were the two favorites in the freestyle skiing event. Both athletes were born in the U.S. but compete for other countries in the Olympics.

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Did US speedskater Jordan Stolz win his third gold medal at the 2026 Olympics?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:22:21 GMT

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz raced one final time at the 2026 Winter Games for a chance to take home a fourth medal during the men's mass start final on Saturday.

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This Olympic sport may not return in 2030

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:24:21 GMT

The IOC is considering removing the sport from future Winter Olympics due to the small TV audience and podium positions dominated by a tiny group of nations.

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Visiting a real-life Geppetto on Pinnochio's Island | Journey to Italy

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:41:43 GMT

Step inside Roberto Comin's workshop in a 350-year-old building and you are immediately transported to a world of puppets.

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Alysa Liu's bold 'halo hair' style was done by a St. Louis hairstylist

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:33:57 GMT

Hairstylist Kelsey Miller, who helped Liu achieve the look she wanted, suspects more people will get the style after her gold medal win.

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Notre Dame grad Jadin O’Brien finishes 7th in Olympic two women bobsled

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:29:10 GMT

It was an Instagram DM from Meyers Taylor, a five-time Olympian, that encouraged O’Brien to try out for bobsled. O’Brien thought it was a joke. It was not.

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How did Team USA fare in the 2-women bobsled final?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:55:44 GMT

Several of Team USA's athletes who competed Saturday won medals earlier this week.

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Winter Olympics 2026: Livestream links for events and NBC coverage Sunday, Feb. 22

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:24:17 GMT

The Winter Games continue for Day 16 in Italy, with the gold medal game in men's hockey and the Closing Ceremony.

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Freestyle skiing: Women's halfpipe Olympic final postponed due to heavy snow

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:57:19 GMT

Snowstorms this week have caused delays and events to be reshuffled twice already in the town where the freestyle ski and snowboarding events are being held.

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How did Team USA do in the women's speedskating mass start final event?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:30 GMT

Team USA was represented by Greta Myers and Mia Manganello in the final event of the speedskating sport in the 2026 Olympics.

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How to watch the US-Canada Olympic gold medal men's hockey game

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:04:04 GMT

The Milan Cortina Olympics end with a blockbuster men’s hockey gold medal game between the U.S. and Canada.

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Freestyle skiing: How did the US finish in the mixed team aerials medal event?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:05:45 GMT

Freestyle skiers Connor Curran, Kaila Kuhn and Christopher Lillis represented the U.S. in the big air, bold tricks mixed-team aerials event.

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Italian freeskiers grab another gold and silver for the Olympic hosts in men's skicross

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:41:07 GMT

No skiers from Team USA qualified to compete in the men's skicross finals, but the host country had a lot to celebrate after the event.

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Polish short-track speedskater recovering from surgery after blade cuts her face during fall

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:09:03 GMT

Poland's Kamila Sellier suffered a cut after she fell in a turn, alongside American Kristen Santos-Griswold and Italy's Ariana Fontana.

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Going to gladiator school | Journey to Italy

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:56:02 GMT

Many are drawn to the Colosseum in Rome because of its connection with gladiators, perhaps wondering what it must have been like to be a gladiator.

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How to watch the Olympics figure skating exhibition gala

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:04:24 GMT

The best skaters from the 2026 Winter Olympics will return for the non-competitive event Saturday.

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