2026 Olympic hockey: Women’s tournament schedule, scores, and results
2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Excitement Begins The much-anticipated 2026 Winter Olympics are still a few days away from officially kicking off with the opening ceremony on Friday, but action has already started in Italy. Beginning Thursday, February 5th, the women’s ice hockey tournament will take center stage. Canada claimed victory at the 2022 Beijing […]
What’s all the shouting about? Olympic curling is easier than you realize.
Curling is gaining traction in the United States, more than you might expect. Each year, around 100,000 Americans give it a shot. The sport is particularly on the rise in places like Montana. Following John Shuster’s gold medal win in men’s curling at the PyeongChang Olympics in 2018, the U.S. plans to send teams across […]
Hilary Knight aims to finish her record fifth Olympic Games with a gold medal
Last year, Hilary Knight’s younger brother, Remington, cracked a joke about heading to Italy for his fifth Olympics at 36. She just chuckled and replied, “Yeah, Remy, that can’t be true.” This lighthearted banter comes as Knight has been contemplating retirement and the possibility of competing in the 2026 Olympics. She worked through this question […]
US Winter Olympic officials rename hospitality area formerly known as ‘Ice House’ following protests
U.S. Officials Rename Athlete Reception Area for Milan-Cortina Games Officials from the U.S. Olympic Committee have decided to rename the athlete reception area for the Milan-Cortina Games, changing it from “Ice House” to “Winter House.” This decision comes on the heels of protests in Minneapolis sparked by the fatal shooting of two Americans by U.S. […]
Changes to Olympic rules seek to resolve the ‘penis-gate’ issue at the 2026 Games
Size Matters: Changes Ahead for Ski Jumpers at the 2026 Winter Olympics Size can be a sensitive topic, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, where ski jumpers may find themselves under the microscope due to last year’s so-called “penisgate” scandal. Significant changes are being implemented, as new regulations will include advanced […]
U.S. athlete criticizes Canadian coach following court decision on Olympic participation
Katie Uhlaender’s Response to CAS Ruling on Olympic Bid Olympic contender Katie Uhlaender has shared her thoughts following the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision regarding her appeal to join Team USA for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The CAS stated it couldn’t address her complaint against Bobsled Canada Skeleton (BCS) coach Joe Cecchini […]
Olympic officials in the US rename ‘Ice House’ event area
Renaming the U.S. Athletes’ Venue at the Winter Olympics U.S. Olympic officials have decided to rename the entertainment area for American athletes from the “Ice House” to the “Winter House.” This change came after protests arose in Italy concerning the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in security operations during the Games, reflecting […]
American Olympic athlete confronts obstacle ahead of Winter Games
Elana Myers-Taylor Faces Arbitration Ahead of Winter Olympics U.S. Olympian Elana Myers-Taylor shared last week that she has been dealing with two arbitration cases concerning the selection of sled brakemen, just ahead of the Milan-Cortina Games. Myers-Taylor, along with Kylie Humphries and Keisha Rowe, is one of the three women set to compete in the […]
Cal Ritchie’s injury will sideline him until after the Olympic break.
It seems the Islanders will be without Cal Ritchie for some time. Before their match against the Predators at UBS Arena on Saturday, coach Patrick Roy mentioned that Ritchie is going to be out during the Olympic break because of a lower-body injury. They have four games left before a three-week pause, and then they’ll […]
CAS to review Katie Uhlaender’s Olympic appeal regarding her skeleton competition
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which is the leading authority for resolving disputes in international sports, will be hearing American skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender’s appeal for a spot in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics. Uhlaender is hoping to qualify after Team Canada withdrew its athletes from the North American Cup recently, which effectively limited […]