Two curling teams based in Minnesota, and the newest member of the Minnesota Wild, have earned spots at the Milan-Cortina Games, which begin in February.

Figure skating has been part of the Olympic program since 1908, when it debuted at the Summer Games in London. It became a staple of the Winter Olympics starting in 1924 in Chamonix, France. Over the decades, the sport has evolved with more complex jumps, innovative choreography and growing global popularity.

It’ll be the first time since the 4 Nations Face-Off that the U.S. takes part in an international hockey tournament. After placing second in a heartbreaking loss to Canada last winter, the Americans could, and probably should, make some significant adjustments to the roster ahead of the Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Linsey Vonn revealed she gained 12 pounds and shared why she's 'thrilled' about it as she prepares for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics when speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The automaker’s roots run deep in Maranello, where founder Enzo Ferrari established his factory in 1943. At the time, Ferrari trained local farmers to build his cars, a move that transformed the town’s destiny, according to Maranello Mayor Luigi Zironi.

Vonn has not yet qualified for the Olympics, although this victory surely helps her case. The American skier is aiming to hit the quota required to make the U.S. Alpine skiing team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.

Winter Olympic staples like Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Chloe Kim highlight the list of players to keep an eye on at the 2026 Games.