Which countries are performing the best at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Two veterans of Estonia's Olympic team are to carry the national flag at the Winter Games opening in Milan-Cortina, Italy, on Friday.

Estonia has sent a total of 32 competitors, 16 women and 16 men, to the ongoing Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, but 100 years ago when the games were yet young, things were much more modest.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will end in late February.

MILAN (AP) — An Olympic figure skater’s coach remains banned from the Milan Cortina Winter Games while he is investigated for “physical and psychological abuse” alleged by his former athlete, sport’s highest court said Thursday.

From medals to mascots, schedules to slopes—here’s everything you need to know to be ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

The Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games takes place Friday. Here's how to watch.

Canada's mixed curling team continues to struggle. Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant of Chestermere, Alta., fell 8-6 to Estonia on Saturday, their third straight loss at the Olympic tournament.

Facing Isabella and Rasmus Wranaa in Sunday's second match, the U.S. fell into an early hole, losing the first end 3-0. Thiesse and Dropkin tied the match by taking the second end 3-0, but Sweden went back on top with a 1-0 win in the third end.

Evan Bates and Madison Chock closed today's events with a boost to Team USA's score, earning the team 10 points in their ice dance free dance event. As of now, the Japanese figure skating team ranks second with 39 points, and Italy trails closely behind with 37 points.

U.S. speed skaters Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe will begin their quest to repeat as medalists in this year's Winter Olympics with the women's 1000m on Monday. Jackson won gold in the 500m in 2022, while Bowe won bronze in 2022 (1000) and 2018 (team pursuit).