Paris 2024's controversial Olympic ceremony sparked culture wars with its modern reinterpretation, while Milan-Cortina embraced tradition and unity, expert say.

A busy second Tuesday at the 2026 Olympics came and went with a ton of moments that unfolded in northern Italy. Team USA claimed two silvers Tuesday with the speedskating men’s team pursuit and Mac Forehand’s silver in an enthralling freeski big air final.

She skates for herself and the audience, not for the numbers or the ranking. I think that’s her secret weapon. She skates in this bubble where she doesn’t feel the pressure, and that’s why she’s winning.

Bend native Hunter Hess is scheduled to compete in the men's freeski halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina on Thursday, Feb. 19. The event is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. as Hess seeks to earn his first Olympic gold medal.

Jonathan Owens described the incident as a pickpocket attempt, saying he almost had a shopping bag snatched from him while walking around Milan.

French judge Jézabel Dabouis' scoring descision at the 2026 Winter Games ice dance final triggered transparency demands and favoritism accusations.

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.

Ami Nakai topped the women’s short program Tuesday at the Milano-Cortina Olympics. Landing a huge triple Axel, Nakai edged out world champions Alysa Liu and Kaori Sakamoto, while Amber Glenn struggled again on Olympic ice.