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The United States sled hockey team just made Paralympic history, becoming the first hockey team ever to win five consecutive gold medals. Their 6-2 victory over Canada in Milan caps an unprecedented sweep of all three hockey tournaments at a single Games.
Two of America's most decorated Paralympic athletes will lead Team USA into the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony, chosen by their fellow competitors. Josh Pauls and Laurie Stephens bring 11 Paralympic medals and decades of inspiration to the honor.
The U.S. men's hockey team ended a 46-year gold medal drought with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Jack Hughes scored the game-winner that brought America its first Olympic hockey gold since the legendary 1980 team.
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.
Italy just crushed its own Winter Olympics record, bringing home 30 medals at the 2026 Games held across its stunning mountain cities. The most spread-out Winter Games in history wrapped up with a celebration of Italian culture as France prepares to host in 2030.
Italy crushed its all-time Winter Olympics medal count at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, winning 30 medals and setting a new standard for future Winter Games. The historic Games concluded with an intimate celebration in Verona's ancient Arena as the torch passed to France for 2030.
Kaillie Humphries and Jasmine Jones brought home bronze for Team USA in the two-woman bobsled, even setting a track record along the way. It's Humphries' second medal of these Winter Games, proving why she's one of bobsled's greatest champions.
Team Canada captured Olympic gold in men's curling, defeating Great Britain 9-6 after officials cleared them of cheating allegations. The victory marks Canada's fourth Olympic gold in the sport and their first since 2014.
German bobsledder Laura Nolte has secured her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in two-woman bobsled, cementing her status as the sport's reigning champion. American veteran Kaillie Humphries Armbruster earned bronze, tying the record for most Olympic medals by any woman in bobsled history.
American athletes just made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics, earning their 11th gold medal to break the nation's all-time Winter Games record. Three freestyle skiers clinched the milestone victory in the mixed team aerials event as snow fell in Italy.
Olympic ski jumper Ben Loomis collided with a leaf blower mid-run but recovered to complete a 116-meter jump at the Milan Cortina Games. His quick thinking and determination turned a near-disaster into an impressive display of athletic resilience.
Three U.S. freestyle skiers qualified for the women's aerials final at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics, joining an elite group of athletes attempting skiing's most dangerous tricks. Despite brutal crashes on triple backflip attempts, they'll compete for medals in Livigno, Italy.
A four-legged surprise guest stole the show at the Winter Olympics when a local dog wandered onto the cross-country skiing course and raced alongside elite athletes to the finish line. The furry intruder had escaped during a nearby walk and gave spectators an unexpected moment of joy.
Germany just made Olympic history again, claiming all three medals in 2-man bobsled at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The dominant performance caps a remarkable season where German teams won 23 of 24 possible medals in the sport.
German figure skaters Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin nailed a flawless short program while favorites stumbled, putting them in first place heading into Monday's finals. Despite their own past struggles with consistency, the pair stayed calm under pressure and delivered when it mattered most.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became the most decorated Winter Olympic gold medalist in history. The Norwegian cross-country skier earned his ninth gold medal at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking a record that stood for decades.
The U.S. women's hockey team crushed Italy 6-0 and now faces Sweden in the semifinals, bringing the nation one step closer to Olympic gold. With multiple American athletes competing for medals across curling, bobsled, and figure skating, Team USA is having a stellar week in Milan Cortina.
Speedskater Femke Kok lived up to sky-high expectations at the Milan Cortina Olympics, capturing 500-meter gold and setting an Olympic record while extending her unbeaten streak to over two years. The 25-year-old Dutch athlete powered past defending champion Erin Jackson and teammate Jutta Leerdam to claim her first Olympic gold medal.
Team USA shook off a rough first period to score five unanswered goals and defeat Denmark 6-3 in Olympic hockey, showing why they're gold medal contenders. All 14 American players who touched the ice contributed to the victory, with six different goal scorers lighting the lamp.
American mogul skiers claimed two of three medals in the first-ever Olympic dual moguls event, with Liz Lemley earning bronze days after winning gold in individual competition. The historic podium sweep showcased American dominance in freestyle skiing.
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