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Lindsey Vonn has ruptured ACL, intends to ski at Olympics

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn has a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee but said Tuesday she intends to race in the women's downhill race Sunday at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

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Olympic hockey arena praised after first practices

The Olympic hockey arena got some praise after the first two practices were held there, though one player said Tuesday it does "feel like you're on a lake a little bit."

Vonn 'confident' she'll compete at Olympics despite suffering ACL and meniscus injuries

American skier Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she'll race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering ACL and meniscus injuries to her left knee in a crash four days ago.

Olympics News / ESPN / February 3

Norwegian skier Kilde withdraws from Olympics

Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will not compete at the Milan Cortina Olympics as he continues to recover and regain his form following a serious crash two years ago.

Olympics News / ESPN / February 3

U.S. Olympic flag-bearers: Jackson, Del Duca, more

Erin Jackson and Frank Del Duca are the latest U.S. athletes who will serve as Olympic flag-bearers. Check out previous recipients of the honor.

Olympics News / ESPN / February 3

Jackson, Del Duca chosen as U.S. flagbearers

Speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca were announced Tuesday as the U.S. flagbearers for the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony Friday.

Olympics News / ESPN / February 3

IOC prez on future: Must look with 'fresh eyes'

IOC president Kirsty Coventry said Tuesday that in looking to the future, "we have to be honest about what works and sometimes more important what doesn't."

Olympics News / ESPN / February 3

Spain figure skater can't use 'Minions' in routine

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate has been told he cannot perform his much-loved Minions routine at the Winter Olympics due to copyright issues.

Olympics News / ESPN / February 3

Australia's Peel, top aerials contender, hurts knee

Australian freestyle skier Laura Peel, one of the favorites in women's aerials, injured her knee Monday in training camp ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: United States

For the 2026 United States’ Olympic women’s hockey team, there’s only one thing on its minds: gold. It usually isn’t that simple, but for an American squad that lost a one-goal game in the last Olympic gold-medal contest, it really is.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Switzerland

We’re just days away from the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, and today we’re looking at a country that’s looking to get back

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Japan

A country with a long history of women’s hockey is hoping for another good showing on sport’s biggest stage. While a medal in a major international tournament has eluded Japan for the better part of 40 years, the country has always managed to stay competitive in the top division for close to a decade.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 30

Lindsey Vonn crashes, limps away at final pre-Olympics run

Lindsey Vonn crashed on Friday during the final downhill race before the Milan Cortina Olympics, injuring her left knee exactly one week before the opening of the Winter Games.

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

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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 / 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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Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia – Malik Scott makes his pick

On February 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia headlines a Turki Alalshikh (Ring Magazine) show, in association with TGB Promotions, Sela, and Golden Boy.

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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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.

Olympics News / Field Level Media / January 11

Ilia Malinin earns 4th straight U.S. figure skating title for Olympic berth

Streaks remained intact as men's national champion Ilia Malinin and the ice dancing duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates dominated at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Saturday in St.