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Figure skater Alysa Liu brought home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the sport since 2002. Thousands gathered at Oakland City Hall to celebrate their hometown hero who put The Town on the world stage.
The U.S. men's hockey team touched down in Florida on Monday after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim Olympic gold. Cheering fans mobbed the players at Miami International Airport as Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews, and Matthew Tkachuk proudly displayed their medals.
The Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Verona's ancient Roman amphitheater traded pomp for pure joy, ending with a surprise DJ set that got thousands dancing. Athletes swapped formal wear for comfy sweats and later grabbed McDonald's together.
French biathletes Océane Michelon and Julia Simon claimed gold and silver in the final biathlon event of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Michelon charging from fourth place to victory despite challenging conditions. The dramatic finish showcased France's biathlon dominance and gave fans an unforgettable Olympic moment.
At just 21 years old, American speed skater Jordan Stolz claimed his third medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, adding silver in the 1500 meters to his two gold medals. The young athlete has one more chance to make history this Saturday.
When reigning world champion Alysa Liu saw her heartbroken teammate after a devastating performance, she stopped celebrating her own success to offer comfort. The simple act reveals why Liu's pure love of skating makes her such a force at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Team USA's men's hockey team swept their group stage with a dominant 5-1 victory over Germany, securing an undefeated record and a bye straight into the Olympic quarterfinals. The Stars and Stripes are now just three wins away from Olympic gold in Milan.
The U.S. men's hockey team showed championship grit at the 2026 Winter Olympics, coming back from two deficits to defeat Denmark 6-3 in Milan. Six different American players scored as the team's depth proved too much for the scrappy underdogs.
Team USA men's hockey shook off early struggles to defeat Denmark 6-3 in Milan, with six different Americans finding the net. The scrappy win keeps the U.S. on track for the knockout rounds as they chase Olympic gold.
French biathlete Éric Perrot secured silver in the men's 20km individual race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, bringing France its third medal of the Games. Norway's Johan-Olav Botn claimed gold in the challenging competition held in Anterselva, Italy.
American figure skater Ilia Malinin delivered a stunning short program at the 2026 Milan Olympics, scoring 108.16 to take the lead heading into Friday's free skate finals. The 21-year-old Virginia native, nicknamed the "Quad God," wowed crowds with his technical brilliance and even threw in a backflip that brought fans to their feet.
Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn completed her first downhill training run just one week after completely tearing her ACL, an injury that typically sidelines athletes for a year. The 41-year-old is defying medical odds to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics on a course where she's won 12 World Cup races.