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The gold medal is pictured after the U.S. beat Canada in the men's ice hockey final Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Milan. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

By baiduhai

February 22, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Meet all the medalists from the United States at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Emily Harbaugh, from left, Martha Willis and Kristen Glogowski carry signs that reflect the glum mood at a Daley Plaza party after Chicago’s ouster as an Olympics host candidate on Oct. 2, 2009. The city got only 18 out of 94 votes. (Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting

By Kori Rumore

October 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 2, according...

Simone Biles during her floor routine on Aug. 5, 2024, at Bercy Arena during the Paris Olympics. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Simone Biles remains undecided about the 2028 Olympics, but the lure of competing in LA is very real

By Will Graves

September 29, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.

Simone Biles understands the constant speculation about whether she has one more run at Olympic...

B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia competes at Place de la Concorde on Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Australian breaker Raygun says she felt ‘panic’ after public ridicule to her Olympic performance

By Dennis Passa

September 5, 2024 at 7:18 a.m.

For Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, first came her polarizing performance at the Olympics, followed by...

A gold medal chocolate muffin stuffed with peanut butter is ready alongside a glass of milk on Aug. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the baiduhai)

Gold medal chocolate muffins recipe: A wholesome, but still chocolatey take on those viral Olympic treats

By Martin Sorge

September 4, 2024 at 8:41 a.m.

Last month, we went mad for chocolate muffins from the Olympics. Here's a whole grain...

Rebecca Cheptegei competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda, on Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo)

Olympic distance runner from Uganda set on fire by her boyfriend

By Evelyne Musambi

September 3, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend...

Lonzo Ball speaks as the Bulls discuss the end of their season on April 28, 2022 at the Advocate Center following their playoff loss to the Bucks. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago basketball report: Lonzo Ball shows off his shot in 5-on-5 runs — and Ixhelt González shines at Paralympics in Paris

By Julia Poe

September 3, 2024 at 7:33 a.m.

After being cleared for contact scrimmaging at the start of August, Chicago Bulls' Lonzo Ball...

Team USA's Chuck Aoki during his team's 57-47 win over Germany during the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Mady Mertens)

Team USA content creators raise visibility of Paralympic sport

By Ana Escamilla

September 1, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has launched a new project titled “Team USA Creators”...

Liza Corso works her way through the pack and on to a bronze medal during the 1500 meter T13 race at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Avni Trivedi)

American collegiate Paralympians can now capitalize on new marketing opportunities through NIL

By Jack Leo

September 1, 2024 at 7:13 a.m.

Team USA runner Liza Corso is leaving Paris with her second Paralympic medal, but is...

Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson celebrate after winning a semifinal match at Eiffel Tower Stadium on Aug. 8, 2024, at the Paris Olympics. (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Beach volleyball returns to Chicago on Labor Day weekend — and features Olympic medalists

By Maggie Hendricks

August 29, 2024 at 8:11 a.m.

Fresh off winning a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics, Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes...

Helene Raynsford, PLY, Gregor Ewan and Andrew Parsons IPC President hold up the flames during the Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Aug. 24, 2024 in Aylesbury, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for International Paralympic Committee)

The Paralympic Games are starting. Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris.

By Ciarán Fahey

August 27, 2024 at 6:55 p.m.

The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent...

U.S. Olympians Leo Merle, Tatyana McFadden and Joel Gomez pose for a photo at the Team USA Welcome Experience ahead of Paralympics Paris 2024 on Aug. 25, 2024 in Paris. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOPC)

American veterans Tatyana McFadden and Jessica Long among Paralympians to watch in Paris

By Amanda Vogt

August 27, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

More than 4,000 athletes from around the world will compete in 22 sports during the...

Simone Biles looks on after competing on the floor exercise during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Today in Sports History: Simone Biles wins her record 8th US Championship

By Associated Press

August 27, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

In 2023, Gymnast Simone Biles wins her record 8th U.S. Championship in San Jose, California.