U.S. Extends Winter Olympics Gold Record to 11
The United States boosted its Winter Olympics gold total to a record 11, with American athletes winning gold across multiple events at the 2026 Games in Italy (Milan/Cortina).
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Lindsey Vonn presses on at 2026 Olympics with torn ACL in comeback bid
Lindsey Vonn, 41, will attempt to compete in Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics after rupturing her ACL in a World Cup crash, part of a comeback that includes a 2024 knee procedure and a renewed love for the sport. She says the goal is to inspire the next generation rather than win, a mission supported by her mental health coach, while doctors warn that a full ACL tear could raise injury risk and question whether she’ll be cleared for downhill racing.
Canada's Men's Olympic Hockey Team: Celebrini, Crosby, McDavid Lead, Bedard Misses Out
Canada's men's hockey team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics has been announced, featuring 19 returning players and a mix of experienced stars and young talent, with notable surprises and snubs. The team aims for gold, driven by high expectations and led by veteran Sidney Crosby, while managing a roster that balances experience, skill, and strategic needs for the highly competitive tournament.
USA Hockey Assembles Coaching Staff for 2026 Winter Olympics
USA Hockey has announced the support and management staff for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, with the final roster expected in early January, aiming to bring home a gold medal, the first since 1980.
U.S. and International Hockey Teams Announce 2026 Olympic Rosters
The US men's hockey team for the 2026 Olympics will feature a different roster than the one at the 4 Nations Face-Off, with six players named to the preliminary team and more to be announced, emphasizing high compete and tight game skills, as NHL players return to the Olympics after a hiatus since 2014.
"Bill Guerin Named GM for Team USA at 2026 Olympics and 4 Nations Face-Off"
Bill Guerin, the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, has been named the GM for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the United States’ 2026 Olympic teams. With NHL players returning to Olympic competition, Guerin faces tough decisions in selecting the rosters, including whether to include veteran players like Patrick Kane and Joe Pavelski, as well as his own players from the Wild. Despite the challenges, Guerin is excited about the opportunity and aims to lead Team USA to gold medals in both tournaments, boasting a strong roster with enviable depth.
"Olympic Skier Mikaela Shiffrin and Downhill Racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Hospitalized After High-Speed Crashes"
Mikaela Shiffrin avoided serious injury after crashing into safety nets during a World Cup downhill run on the 2026 Olympics course in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Her ski detached during the high-speed crash, and she was taken to a clinic with initial analysis showing intact ACL and PCL. Shiffrin sent encouraging messages to her teammates and thanked fans for their support, while three Americans finished in the top 20 of the competition. Austrian skier Stephanie Venier won the race, and Shiffrin will sit out of the upcoming events with an unclear return date.