When does Team USA compete in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

The powerful U.S. figure skating squad will have its first opportunity to shine at the Winter Olympics on Friday. WASHINGTON — The figure skating competition is one of Team USA’s most anticipated performances as they seek to defend their team title.   The powerful U.S. figure skating squad will have its first opportunity to shine at the … Read more

All Olympic curling stones are sourced from one remote Scottish island. Here’s why.

The sport originated in Scotland and still holds a piece of that history on the ice. WASHINGTON — The curling events are underway at the Winter Olympics, bringing the uniquely captivating winter sport to the mainstream once more.  Curling in Cortina—eight teams in mixed doubles—started two full days before the Opening Ceremony. Every four years, the … Read more

Is Shaun White at the 2026 Olympics? Yes and no.

Shaun White, retired snowboarder and Olympic legend, is returning to the Winter Games. But instead of hitting the slopes, he’ll be an expert commentator for NBC. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Four years after retiring from snowboarding, three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White is returning to the Winter Games. He’s just not competing.  White, … Read more

Bad Bunny talks Super Bowl halftime performance fresh off big Grammy win

Bad Bunny may reveal more Super Bowl halftime show details Thursday in San Francisco when the Grammy winner speaks ahead of Sunday’s game. SAN FRANCISCO — What can viewers expect from Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance? So far, all we know is that he’s expected to perform solely in Spanish, bringing Latin identity … Read more

One of the first hockey games of the 2026 Olympics postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

The decision to postpone the game was announced shortly after Finland completed its early afternoon practice with just eight skaters and two goalies. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Finland women’s hockey team’s preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland’s roster. The game was rescheduled … Read more

Will Russia compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Russian teams remain banned, but some individual competitions will allow qualified athletes to participate under strict conditions. MILAN, Italy — The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will see a familiar sight from recent Games: Russian athletes competing without their flag, anthem or national colors. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the International Olympic Committee banned … Read more