Patriotism at the Olympics isn’t enjoyable in Trump’s America

Reflections on the Changing Landscape of American Patriotism in Sports Back in 2014 at SB Nation, during the Sochi Winter Olympics, there was a certain level of mismanagement—well, maybe it’s more accurate to call it a social media tactic. This approach led to a flood of playful, yet somewhat ironic, expressions of patriotism throughout the […]
Sturla Holm shares if he’s been in contact with his ex after admitting to cheating at the Olympics

Sturla Holm Läggried, a Norwegian biathlete, shared on Tuesday that she hasn’t been in contact with her ex-girlfriend since the surprising admission of an affair during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. After securing a bronze medal in the men’s 20km individual biathlon, the 28-year-old athlete, who caught many off guard with her revelation post-race, mentioned […]
Visitors to the LA28 Olympics may struggle to find accommodation, according to a new study.

As Los Angeles gears up for the 2028 Olympics, a report highlights potential accommodation issues, suggesting the city may struggle to house the surge of visitors hoping to see elite athletes compete. According to Deloitte, the demand for lodging during the LA28 Games could surpass what the hotels in Los Angeles and Orange County can […]
Meet Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo — 2026 Winter Olympics skier gaining attention for remarkable hill climb

Tessero, Italy — Johannes Hessfrot Claevo is truly impressive; he possesses a blend of technique, strategy, strength, and speed that makes it tough for his competitors to catch up. On Tuesday, this Norwegian cross-country skiing star shined once more, clinching his second Olympic gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Games by winning both the qualifying round […]
Ways to watch Jordan Stolz compete in the men’s 1000m speed skating event at the Olympics without cost

One of the standout athletes representing Team USA is set to make her Olympic debut today. Jordan Stolz, who already boasts world records and multiple gold medals from the World All-Around Championships, the World Single-Distance Championships, and the Four Continents Championships, is now looking to add an Olympic gold to her accolades. Competing in four […]
USA’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes home the silver medal in the Olympics.

Ryan Cochran-Siegle Wins Silver in Men’s Alpine Ski Super-G On Wednesday, Olympic skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle clinched a silver medal for Team USA in the men’s alpine ski super-G event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He completed the race with a time of 1 minute 25.45 seconds, just 0.13 seconds behind the gold medalist, Swiss athlete […]
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych at the 2026 Winter Olympics wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed by Russia

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladislav Heraskevich announced on Tuesday that he plans to wear a “memorial helmet” at the upcoming Olympic Games, despite a ban from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This helmet features pictures of 24 deceased Ukrainian athletes, and he has been training in Italy with it. However, the IOC has informed him that […]
US curler Rich Ruohonen criticizes ICE actions in Minnesota as ‘wrong’ during Winter Olympics press briefing

U.S. Olympian Speaks Out Against ICE in Minnesota Another American athlete preparing for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is expressing concern over the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), particularly in Minnesota. Rich Ruohonen, a curler from the U.S., took a moment during a press conference to address the recent incidents in Minneapolis, […]
Sweden is not pushing William Nylander too hard before the 2026 Winter Olympics.

MILAN — Caution for Team Sweden Regarding William Nylander William Nylander didn’t practice with Team Sweden on Tuesday, a situation the head coach, Sam Hallam, described as a “maintenance” day. “After two full practices, he mentioned yesterday that it hurts a little,” Hallam noted after the practice. If he’s not fit to play, it might […]
2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament will be marked by Russia’s absence

Russian Absence in Olympic Hockey Raises Concerns MILAN — The NHL’s participation in this year’s Olympics is set to be the most significant since it returned to international competition more than ten years ago. Yet, the absence of Russian players casts a shadow over the event. This year’s men’s hockey tournament won’t be fully representative, […]