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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.

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Uhlaender's hopes for skeleton spot thwarted again

Katie Uhlaender's hopes of making the women's skeleton field for next month's Milan Cortina Games have been thwarted again, after U.S. officials said Monday that the IOC didn't take action on their request for her to receive a discretionary spot.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 26

Ex-Olympian, alleged kingpin, pleads not guilty

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has pleaded not guilty to running a billion-dollar drug trafficking ring and orchestrating multiple killings.

Vonn among 7 Americans headed to 5th Olympics

The U.S. will have 232 athletes on its roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics, including Lindsey Vonn, who is one of seven Americans making their fifth trip to the Winter Games.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 26

Swiss ski jump great Ammann left off Oly team

Switzerland's 44-year-old ski-jump great Simon Ammann has been left off the country's Winter Olympics roster. Ammann had competed in all seven Winter Games since 1998.

Olympics News / ESPN / January 26

Qatar's Sheikh Joaan elected to lead Asia's OCA

Qatar's Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, who's leading the emirate's bid to host the 2036 Summer Games, has been elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia.

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 / Field Level Media / January 24

Mikaela Shiffrin earns first giant slalom podium in two years

Mikaela Shiffrin reached the podium at a World Cup giant slalom on Saturday for the first time in two years, coming in third place at the final event in the discipline ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics next month.

Olympics News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 23

Heated Rivalry fever gets stars torch bearer duties

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are right around the corner. Aside from the talk about the skating rink, there is at least confirmation about

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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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Report: Russia, Belarus remain banned from international play after IIHF Council meeting

Russia and Belarus will continue to be banned from international hockey tournaments following Wednesday’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council meeting.

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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.

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 / Field Level Media / January 20

Austria's Julia Scheib wins giant slalom in Italy; Mikaela Shiffrin fourth

Austria's Julia Scheib continued her giant slalom dominance leading up to next month's Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, beating Switzerland's Camille Rast by 0.37 seconds at the Kronplatz resort in Italy on Tuesday.

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 / Total Pro Sports / January 13

American Bobsled Team Suffers Epic Disaster As 3 Members Fall Out Of Sled During Frightening Scene On The Track

American bobsledder Kris Horn endured a scary ride down St. Moritz, Switzerland, on the weekend. He had to do it all by himself after three teammates botched their jump at the start of a World Cup race. Horn got in first, being the driver.

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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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USA Announces 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster

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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.