Former captain of Romania’s national team and current head coach of Inter Milan, Cristi Chivu, carried the Olympic flame ahead of the official opening ceremony of the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Thursday,

Local skaters say Julia Sauter, a national champion in Romania, had practiced trained for the past few years in both Alpharetta and Duluth.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Comprehensive standings, forecasts and game projections for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament in Milan Cortina. Updated throughout the tournament as games conclude.

From Mariah Carey's singing in Italian to the dancers weaving Milan and Cortina together, the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony was one for the record books.

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

The Olympic rings are among the most recognizable logo in the world. But what do the five rings mean? You might be surprised to know the history.