The United States men’s hockey team has now won three gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Their first came at the 1960 Games in Squaw Valley, the second was the famous “Miracle on Ice” team at the 1980 Games at Lake Placid, and the third came at the 2026 Games in Milan.

Closing out the 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be Roberto Bolle, Achille Lauro, Gabry Ponte, and Benedetta Porcaroli. The Milan games conclude with a dazzling showcase of music and dance, giving fans a memorable send-off to cap off the Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday, with the opening ceremonies set to start in northern Italy at 2:00 p.m. ET. This is the first time in Olympic history that two cities have been officially named as co-hosts: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Eileen Gu, the 22-year-old Chinese American who’s the most decorated Olympian in the history of women’s freestyle skiing, stood up for herself when speaking to a reporter at a press conference this week. In doing so, the freeskier unwittingly gave women everywhere an absolute master class in knowing their worth.

Jordan Stolz’s quest for a third Olympic gold was denied as he finished second in the 1500 meters behind Ning Zhongyan. The post Jordan Stolz Denied Olympic History in Stunning 1500m Upset appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Nick Goepper attempted to win gold with a trick he had never attempted in competition but crashed into the lip of the halfpipe.

The Olympic spotlight captures moments of glory, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. From unexpected professions to inspiring second acts, these examples show what life looks like for athletes once the competition ends.

NBC5 took a guided tour of the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, seeing Olympic torches, medals, uniforms, artifacts from the iconic 1980 Miracle on Ice and more