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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.
Australian snowboarder Scotty James just matched a legendary record with his eighth X-Games gold medal, landing tricks never before seen in competition. Heading into next month's Winter Olympics, the 31-year-old is proving why he might finally claim that elusive Olympic gold.
Nathan MacKinnon scored with 35 seconds left to send Canada to the Olympic gold medal game with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Finland. The birthplace of hockey is now one win away from its third straight Olympic title.
Zimbabwean teenage athletes are preparing for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event ever hosted on African soil. The historic Games represent a breakthrough moment for young African athletes competing close to home.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske announced she'll compete through the 2028 Los Angeles Games before retiring from swimming. The Stanford graduate wants to end her career on home soil after three Olympic appearances.
Connor McDavid just made Olympic hockey history, racking up more points in two games than any player has ever achieved at an NHL-populated Winter Olympics. The Edmonton Oilers superstar is finally getting his Olympic moment, and he's making it count for Team Canada.
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.
For the first time in Olympic history, two cauldrons are putting on hourly shows at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. These moving, light-emitting sculptures mark the evolution of the Olympic flame from a simple bowl to dynamic performance art.
Former Olympic bronze medalist Marti Malloy traded the competition mat for a marketing role organizing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Now she's using lessons from the world's toughest sport to help create the Games she once competed in.
The Winter Olympics flame is making its final journey through Italy, gliding across the famous Lake Como just two days before the opening ceremony. The Milan-Cortina Games kick off Friday with athletes and fans ready to celebrate winter sports in the Italian Alps.
Hockey legend Hilary Knight tied the all-time U.S. Olympic goals record with her 14th career Olympic goal during Team USA's 5-0 victory over Finland. The captain, competing in her historic fifth Olympics, didn't even realize she'd matched the legendary mark until after the game.
British freestyle skier Kirsty Muir captured her first X Games gold in slopestyle, dominating the competition just weeks before the Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old's triumph comes less than two years after major knee and shoulder surgeries threatened to derail her career.
Since 1994, Kazakhstan has claimed eight Winter Olympic medals across five different sports, with each medal marking a historic first for the country. As the 2026 Milan Games approach, these trailblazers have built a legacy that continues to inspire the next generation of athletes.
Tournament underdogs Italy scored their first-ever Olympic women's ice hockey victory with a 4-1 win over France in front of 9,000 roaring home fans. The historic win at Milan's newly completed arena marks a stunning turnaround for a team that lost all five games at their last Olympic appearance.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics just made history with the most spread-out Games ever, featuring opening ceremonies in four different locations and two Olympic cauldrons burning 400 kilometers apart. Athletes chose to march where their sports actually happen instead of trekking hours to a football stadium.
Minnesota hockey star Taylor Heise achieved her lifelong Olympic dream at 26, helping Team USA win gold with an assist on the overtime game-winner against Canada. After nearly two decades of working toward this moment, she's already setting her sights on the 2030 Winter Games.
After battling through injury, Canadian hockey captain Marie-Philip Poulin set a new Olympic record with 20 career goals and earned her fifth medal at age 35. She's now the only player ever to score in four consecutive gold-medal games.
Italy's women's ice hockey team just ended a two-decade Olympic drought with their first-ever Games victory, beating France 4-1 on home ice in Milan. The tight-knit squad calls themselves a family, and their coach says they're just getting started.
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.
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.
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