Larkin, the Team USA forward, looked around and saw every seat in the arena filled for the women’s hockey preliminary round game between the United States and Canada at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. He saw the bright lights shining on the ice, heard the puck and the skates and the cheers.

Competing for your country in the Olympics is arguably the highest honor an athlete can achieve. While participating in professional sports leagues is important, athletes often speak of representing their countries as an elevated experience compared to their everyday jobs.

United States duo Jackie Wiles and Paula Moltzan finished ahead of compatriots Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson to take bronze in the women's alpine skiing combined downhill and slalom event on Tuesday.

Team USA already won gold in the team event for the second consecutive Winter Olympics. Now some of its members are competing for individual glory. Team USA has another chance for a repeat gold in figure skating in the men’s singles.

Like a proud parent, young Alessandro Barbieri searched his phone, eager to show off his pride and joy. “So many snowboard videos,” he said impatiently, scrolling through. “I want my cat.” To know Barbieri,

After suffering a heartbreaking loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off last year, Team USA seeks vengeance and a gold medal, something it hasn't won in 46 years. The Canadians are the best team in the tournament, but the Americans aren't far behind thanks to an elite goaltending trio. Here's more from ... well ... me:

Curler Rich Ruohonen could become the oldest American athlete in Winter Olympics history. All he needs is for someone to slip and fall.

Team USA made history in the 2026 Olympic. Now they compete for gold. We'll be live from curling club in Wayland where Korey Dropkin first trained.