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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...

In this Aug. 3, 1984, file photo, Mary Lou Retton, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the women's gymnastics individual all-around finals at the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Mary Lou Retton, 1984 Olympic gymnastics champion, has life-threatening pneumonia

By The New York Times

October 11, 2023 at 6:58 a.m.

Mary Lou Retton, who became one of the most popular athletes in the country after...

The Olympic rings are pictured in front of IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Flag football may be coming to the Olympics: IOC will vote on adding the sport for 2028 Los Angeles Games

By Associated Press

October 10, 2023 at 6:39 a.m.

Flag football took a key step toward becoming an Olympic sport in 2028, a victory...

Germany's Dennis Schroder attempts to block a shot by Jalen Brunson during a Basketball World Cup semifinal game in Manila, Philippines, on Sept. 8, 2023.

There will be no basketball gold for US team at the World Cup after 113-111 loss to Germany

By Associated Press

September 8, 2023 at 10:03 a.m.

There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup. And for...

U.S. guard Tyrese Haliburton (4) celebrates a dunk against Greece during the second half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Team USA advances to 2-0 FIBA World Cup record after blowout win over Greece

By Kristian Winfield

August 28, 2023 at 2:48 p.m.

With depth like this, it's no wonder the scores have been so lopsided. Team USA...

Simone Biles reacts after competing on the floor exercise during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Aug. 27, 2023.

Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first

By Associated Press

August 28, 2023 at 7:16 a.m.

Simone Biles is not going to explain herself. Part of this is by design. Part...

Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam of Canada perform during the Ice Dance Short Dance competition in the ISU World Figure Skating Championship 2015 held at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

Canadian Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul killed in car crash

By Joseph Wilkinson

August 28, 2023 at 7:26 a.m.

Former Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul has been killed in a car crash, the Canadian...

Simone Biles celebrates after winning all-around at the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Hoffman Estates.

Simone Biles dazzles in her return to competitive gymnastics to easily win the U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates

By Associated Press

August 7, 2023 at 7:11 a.m.

Simone Biles began her first competition in 732 days by briefly running around during introductions,...

Photos: Simone Biles returns to competition at U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates

By Contributed Content

August 6, 2023 at 7:50 a.m.

Simone Biles celebrates after winning all-around at the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition Saturday, Aug. 5,...

Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, practices on the floor exercise at the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition Friday in Hoffman Estates.

The buzz around Simone Biles’ return is palpable. The gymnastics star seems intent on tuning it out.

By Will Graves

August 4, 2023 at 8:26 p.m.

Ignore the wedding band and it could have been 2019 for Simone Biles. Or 2016....

Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, practices on the uneven bars at the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition on Aug. 4, 2023, in Hoffman Estates.

‘She’s already the GOAT’: Fans thrilled as Simone Biles returns to gymnastics in Chicago area

By Vivian La

August 4, 2023 at 4:55 p.m.

Maybe she's the Michael Jordan of gymnastics, or maybe he was the Simone Biles of...