Big Air snowboarding and skiing: Rules to know for the 2026 Olympics

Big Air events at the 2026 Olympics feature huge jumps, high-risk tricks and judging based on difficulty, execution, height and progression. WASHINGTON — With the 2026 Winter Olympics here, big air events are once again set to be some of the most jaw dropping competitions to watch. Big air snowboarding and big air freestyle skiing … Read more

Laila Edwards makes history as first Black woman on US women’s Olympic hockey team

The 22-year-old from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, helped Team USA defeat Czechia 5-1 and scored her first Olympic point in the opening period. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Laila Edwards is the first Black woman to compete for the U.S. women’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics, breaking a nearly three-decade barrier. “To have the opportunity … Read more

Olympics preview, Feb. 6: US figure skaters start quest for back-to-back team gold

Let the Games begin! Friday marks the official start of the Winter Olympics with the Opening Ceremony. WASHINGTON — Team USA will attempt to win back-to-back gold medals in the team event that opens the figure skating competition Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The team event starts Friday and ends Sunday, with two programs … Read more

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