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The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a spectacular closing ceremony in Verona's ancient Arena, passing the torch to France for 2030. After 17 days of competition across the most spread-out Winter Games ever, athletes celebrated Italian culture before the French Alps begin their Olympic journey.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has shattered viewing records and welcomed first-time medal winners at its halfway mark. Brazil just claimed its first-ever Winter Olympic medal while global audiences double previous Games' engagement.
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympics history by winning six gold medals at a single Games, breaking a record that stood for nearly 50 years. The cross-country skiing champion now holds 11 career Olympic golds across three Games.
The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this week across Italy, bringing together 3,500 athletes for the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history. The opening ceremony breaks tradition by celebrating across multiple cities, creating an unprecedented Olympic experience.
Johannes Høsflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympic history by becoming the first athlete ever to win six gold medals at a single Games. Norway dominated the podium completely, sweeping all three medals in the grueling 50km cross-country ski race. #
New Zealand is sending its strongest winter sports team ever to the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with 17 athletes aiming to break the country's three-medal record from Beijing. After winning six medals at the recent X Games, confidence is soaring that this could be the breakthrough moment for Kiwi snow sports.
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just wrapped up with record-breaking viewership, the most gender-balanced Games in history, and athletes from 92 nations competing across Italy's stunning venues. Two countries won their first-ever Winter Olympic medals, including Brazil's historic gold.
The 2026 Winter Olympics just became easier to watch, thanks to AI that creates stunning 360-degree replays in just five seconds. What used to take days now happens instantly, helping millions understand complex winter sports.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy just delivered the most thrilling moments in winter sports history, with multiple world records shattered and Norway dominating like never before. From a Norwegian skier sweeping every single cross-country event to an Italian speed skater becoming her country's most decorated Olympian on home soil, these Games proved that human determination knows no limits.
Dozens of Eversource employees volunteered their time to help prepare for the upcoming Special Olympics Winter Games. Their behind-the-scenes work ensures athletes can focus on competing and celebrating their achievements.
Winston Tang, 19, is making history as Guinea-Bissau's first Winter Olympics athlete, competing in slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games. The Utah-born skier is following his father's Olympic legacy while opening doors for future African winter sports athletes.
Eight African nations are sending 13 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy this week, continuing a pioneering tradition that started in 1960. Benin and Guinea-Bissau are making their debut while Madagascar's Mialitiana Clerc becomes the first African woman to compete in three Winter Games.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered breakthrough moments that rewrote record books and created new champions. From a Norwegian skier's historic sweep to athletes returning from injury and retirement, these victories showed what determination looks like on the world's biggest stage.
Australian snowboarder Scotty James just made halfpipe history by landing a never-before-seen trick combination to win his fifth consecutive Winter X Games title. The 31-year-old's gravity-defying performance ties him with legend Shaun White at eight total X Games gold medals.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympics gold medal, turning Italy's slopes into a samba celebration during Carnival weekend. The 25-year-old's giant slalom victory represents a cultural breakthrough for a nation gaining global recognition beyond soccer and beaches.
Scottish freestyle skier Kirsty Muir claimed her first X Games gold in slopestyle just weeks before the Winter Olympics, marking a triumphant return after missing a year due to knee and shoulder surgeries. The 21-year-old dominated the competition in Aspen with a near-perfect first run.
Norway dominated the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with 41 medals while host nation Italy celebrated its best performance ever. The Games wrapped up with a stunning closing ceremony in Verona's ancient arena that blended Olympic tradition with Italian opera and culture.
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