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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...

United States’ Matthew Tkachuk (19) is challenged by Slovakia’s Oliver Okuliar (8) during a semifinal at the Winter Olympics on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Milan. (Hassan Ammar/AP)

‘A big-boy game’: US vs. Canada for Olympic gold is a titanic showdown of men’s hockey powerhouses

By Stephen Whyno

February 21, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

The United States and Canada face off in the gold medal game in men’s hockey...

United States’ Megan Keller, left, who scored the game winning goal in overtime, takes a selfie with teammates as they celebrate after defeating Canada in the women’s ice hockey gold medal game in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP)

PWHL’s influence apparent at the Olympics with OT medal games — and the gap closing behind US and Canada

By John Wawrow

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The state of women's hockey is on the rise after a competitive Olympic tournament and...

Olympic rings are covered by snow at the sliding center during the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics made clean energy a priority. Here’s how they did it.

By Jennifer McDermott

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the...

U.S. forward Jack Hughes celebrates after scoring a goal during an Olympic semifinal against Slovakia on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Milan. The U.S. won 6-2, advancing to the gold-medal game against Canada. (Petr David Josek/AP)

US earns spot in gold-medal game against Canada with 6-2 rout of Slovakia in Olympic men’s hockey semifinal

By Stephen Whyno

February 20, 2026 at 8:52 p.m.

Jack Hughes scored two goals, and the United States rolled into the men's hockey final...

Poland's Kamila Sellier falls during the women’s 1,500 meters short track speedskating quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Speedskater stretchered off after opponent’s blade slices above her eye in Olympic 1,500 meters

By Dave Skretta

February 20, 2026 at 4:06 p.m.

Short-track speedskater Kamila Sellier of Poland was immobilized on a stretcher and wheeled out of...

Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino, president of FIFA, tries out a USA hat during a Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace on Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Olympic body to look at Gianni Infantino’s political neutrality after Trump peace board event

By Associated Press

February 20, 2026 at 2:33 p.m.

After FIFA leader Gianni Infantino took part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace...

Canada's Emma Miskew, from left, Sarah Wilkes and Rachel Homan study the situation during a women's curling semifinal against Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Canada is upset by Sweden in Olympic women’s curling semifinals, while US falls to Switzerland

By Associated Press

February 20, 2026 at 10:27 a.m.

Canada’s controversial men’s team will have the curling power’s last chance at Olympic gold. The...

Brad Marchand (63) celebrates Canada's 3-2 victory over Finland in the Olympic men's hockey semifinals Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Milan. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Canada rallies to beat Finland 3-2 on Nathan MacKinnon’s last-minute goal and reach Olympic gold-medal game

By Stephen Whyno

February 20, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

Canada survived another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the men's...

United States’ Hunter Hess reacts during the men’s freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Olympic freeskier Hunter Hess flashes an ‘L’ sign after halfpipe qualifying. Why? ‘Apparently, I’m a loser.’

By Eddie Pells

February 20, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

American freeskier Hunter Hess got to the end of his successful run in Olympic halfpipe...

Gold medalist Alysa Liu of the United States displays her medal in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Alysa Liu walked away from skating. Her fresh outlook when she returned helped her win Olympic gold.

By Dave Skretta

February 20, 2026 at 7:17 a.m.

Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women in figure skating at the...