The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games in Olympic history.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games have officially come to a close, and if there is one definitive takeaway, it is that the American women were the undisputed heart of Team USA. In a Games defined by high-altitude drama

What a special moment for the Gaudreaus.

Personnel disputes within the organizing committee, sponsorship issues, and delays in preparations: four years before the next Winter Games, the problems faced by host nation France are overshadowing the joy of France's record haul of 23 Olympic medals at Milan/Cortina.

Chinese-American Winter Olympics star Eileen Gu is under fire once again, but this time it’s an NFL legend calling out the successful women’s skier. Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason has become the latest critic of the Milan Cortina Games

The 2026 Special Olympics Maine Winter Games kick off February 25, bringing together 542 athletes, coaches, and Unified partners from across the state — joined by hundreds of volunteers who make the event possible.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics had the perfect recipe for unforgettable television. We saw packed venues, prime time pressure, and moments that cut through the noise even if you did not follow winter sports all season.