Olympics: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

A list of every PWHL player competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics

We are just weeks away from the beginning of the women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics. While a lot remains the same, there is a sense of new heading into Milan next month.

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Track star Richardson arrested for speeding in Fla.

Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was charged with speeding for allegedly going 104 mph on a parkway just outside of Orlando, Florida, on Thursday.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 29

Who has won the most gold medals at the Olympics?

The gold medal tally is one of the most exciting parts of each Olympics cycle. Check out which athletes have taken home the most hardware.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 29

Who has hosted the Olympics? Featured cities since 1896

Check out which cities have received the honor to host the Summer and Winter Olympics.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 29

Winter Olympics results: U.S. gold medals by event

The United States has won more than 100 gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Find out which events have brought the most success.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 29

Olympic gymnastics medal dispute back to court

A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Italy

They say there’s no bigger pride than donning your nation’s colors on the Olympic stage. For several members of the Italian women’s ice hockey team, they will have the chance to do that next month on home ice.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Top NHL prospects to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature best-on-best competition for the first time since 2014 – so people are rightfully excited. But for the diehards, this event also offers an opportunity for some notable prospects to prove themselves on the world stage.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 29

Survey: Parents a top reason youth coaches quit

Most of America's youth-sport coaches are feeling burned out and fed up with verbal harassment and abuse, mainly from parents of athletes, according to a national survey released Thursday by the U.S.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 28

Eight NHL players to watch at the upcoming Winter Olympics

12 total teams will play in the men's hockey tournament, with nearly 150 NHLers invited and several more NHL-affiliated players joining. Who should you keep an eye on?

Ondrej Palat's goal in Islanders debut keys win over Rangers

Rangers sit Artemi Panarin for roster-related reasons amid trade buzz

Craig Berube had a pointed message for the Leafs after their loss to Sabres

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Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

2026 Winter Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Germany

One of the underdog nations heading into this year’s women’s ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics is looking to make the most of its first appearance on the big stage in a long time.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / January 27

ICE agents to serve diplomat security role at Milan Cortina Olympics

Following reports that the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would have a presence at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed some ICE agents would be in Italy for diplomatic security.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Finland

The Finnish women’s Olympic ice hockey team hopes to extend their medal streak to three consecutive Olympic games at Milano-Cortina 2026. But with only a few PWHLers on their roster, some are wondering if emerging nations like Czechia could overtake Finland’s spot as the perennial bronze-medal winner in women’s hockey.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Czechia

The Czech women’s Olympic ice hockey team will have plenty of hope when they hit the ice at Milano-Cortina 2026, having been one of the most significant

Olympics News / Yardbarker / January 22

Female veterans anchor U.S. Olympic ski and snowboard team

The United States Ski and Snowboard roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games is set.

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Olympics News / Field Level Media / January 21

Jackson LaCombe replaces injured Seth Jones for USA hockey

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe replaced the Florida Panthers' Seth Jones on the U.S. Olympic roster on Wednesday. USA Hockey announced the change and confirmed Jones' inability to participate due to injury when the tournament begins next month in Milan, Italy.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Sweden's Leo Carlsson, Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics

With 22 days left before the men’s hockey tournament kicks off at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Sweden has been hit with a double-whammy of bad injury news.

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Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Switzerland Women’s Olympic Hockey: 3 Players to Watch

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games is less than a month away, and excitement is mounting for the exciting, fast-paced, and competitive ice hockey tournaments.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / January 13

U.S. figure skaters to know as Winter Olympics in Italy loom

The 2026 Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. The world of winter sports will descend on Italy’s Milan–Cortina region on Feb. 6, 2026, for the 25th Winter Olympic Games.

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Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Tournament

USA Announces 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster

Every NHL player competing at the 2026 Olympics

Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Tournament

The Olympics make for the biggest international tournament, and throughout the years, there have been some magical moments. Women’s Olympic hockey has been growing rapidly since its Olympic debut in 1998.

Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Sweden Announces 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster

On Monday, Jan. 12, Sweden announced their women’s roster ahead of the 2026 Olympics. They are set to begin in just under a month in Milan, Italy. Sweden’s roster is comprised of players from all over, a mix of Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) players, NCAA players, and international players.