MILAN (AP) — There will be a big visual difference between hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics and the version played in the NHL: Every player is required to wear a neck guard. "I haven’t worn a neck guard since youth hockey,

The first five gold medals of the Milan Cortina Games were handed out today, plus action continued in women's hockey, curling, luge and more

Team USA made an immediate impact on the first full day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, headlined by another one-sided performance from the women's hockey team and a five-point lead in figure skating's team event that sets up a pivotal Sunday.

Olympic ice describes the uniform ice surface specified for international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. Skilled technicians are responsible for making and maintaining the ice and they are are known as 'ice masters'.

MILAN (AP) — Canadian women's hockey captain Marie-Philip Poulin limped off hurt in her team's game against Czechia at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday, a day before the highly anticipated preliminary round matchup against the U.

Matt Severance reveals his best bets for men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics from Milano Cortina, Italy

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is Friday, along with mixed doubles curling, figure skating and training for Alpine skiing, luge and ski jumping.

MILAN (AP) — Italian police fired tear gas and a water cannon at dozens of protesters who threw firecrackers and tried to access a highway near a Winter Olympics venue on Saturday. The brief confrontation came at the end of a peaceful march by thousands against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of U.