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Lindsey Vonn to compete at Winter Olympics despite ruptured ACL

Downhill skiing star Vonn suffered a nasty crash just a week before the Games but still plans to compete despite the serious knee injury

The Independent UK

Savannah Guthrie replacement named for Olympics opening ceremony broadcast

The ‘Today’ host planned to co-host Friday’s 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics flagbearers named by Team USA

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From Bradbury to Bright: five of Australia’s best Winter Olympic moments

The sun-drenched nation is beginning to hold its own in winter sports having already enjoyed a number of Olympic successes

The Guardian - AU

Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games

Watching the Winter Olympics is an adrenaline rush as athletes fly down snow-covered ski slopes, luge tracks and over the ice at breakneck speeds and with grace.

The Conversation

Winter Olympics 2026: How to watch Milano Cortina online and for FREE from anywhere

Here's how to watch Winter Olympics 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, as the world's best athletes descend on Italy for Milano Cortina 2026.

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Spanish figure skater not allowed to use Minions music at Winter Olympics

Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate has performed to the music from the popular animated film, while wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue overalls just like the Minons, throughout the season

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics: Which sports do Europeans prefer?

The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are expected to further boost Europe's winter sports economy, although high costs are increasingly becoming a barrier for snow lovers.

Euronews

Haiti's athletes at the Winter Olympics shine a positive light for a troubled nation

Haiti is making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes proudly representing the nation

The Independent UK

Previewing All 16 Winter Olympics Sports With Sports Illustrated’s ‘Daily Rings’ Podcast

SI’s Mitch Goldich and Dan Gartland have returned with a daily podcast for the 2026 Winter Games, starting with a sport-by-sport preview. Subscribe so you don’t miss any of the action.

Sports Illustrated

Winter Olympics 2026: what you need to know if following from Australia

When does the action begin? How to watch live? And are there any genuine heated rivalries? Your questions about the Milano Cortina Games answered

The Guardian - AU

From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in action

During the 2026 Winter Olympics, athletes will leap off ramps, slide across ice and spin through the air. These performances will look different to my students who have studied physics through sports. These feats will be something the students have already measured, modeled or felt. As a physicist, I help…

The Conversation

The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Give an Untraditionally Italian Region Its Moment

Milan and Cortina will be the first cohost cities in Olympic history, setting the stage for a diverse Games that will showcase 116 events and myriad cultures in Northern Italy.

Sports Illustrated

Programs aim to diversify winter sports, but gaps persist at Winter Olympics

Organizations like the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and Skate Global Foundation are working to diversify winter sports

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Euronews

Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

The Independent UK

Ten British medal hopefuls to watch at Winter Olympics 2026

Team GB heads to Milano-Cortina 2026 with the potential for a record-breaking medal haul

The Independent UK

Why this year’s Winter Olympics could be the best of all time – and how Team GB can break new ground

IN DEPTH: Former Olympians Amy Williams, Ed Drake and Lamin Deen tell Flo Clifford why audiences should be getting excited for February’s winter showpiece, what it’s like swapping skis and a sled for a microphone, and why Milan-Cortina could bring Team GB’s best medal haul yet

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COVID-19 cases won't cause Aussie Winter Olympics stir

In news not overly concerning the chef de mission, two non-competing members of Australia's Winter Olympics team have tested positive in Italy for COVID-19.

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The Independent UK

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE and Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter Olympics

The United States is already dominating the narrative two years before the Los Angeles Olympics and five days before the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games

Euronews

Protests against the US administration's latest moves in Denmark and Italy

Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after Trump belittled allied sacrifices and talked of controlling Greenland. While parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE’s role at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

The Independent UK

Demonstrators in Milan protest ICE unit at Winter Olympics

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Milan to protest the deployment of ICE agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics

Reason

ICE's Presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics Is Sparking International Backlash

Even in a limited security role, ICE has triggered backlash abroad, reflecting the agency’s unpopularity at home and overseas.

The Guardian - UK

‘They allowed us to use the costumes’: Fear and Gibson on Torvill and Dean, Boléro and skating history

Team GB’s ice dance duo warmed up for the Winter Olympics by re-enacting the classic routine and are confident they can end Britain’s 32-year medal wait

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: More shocking Epstein files released and Starmer supports Iran strikes

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Epstein files: Three million more documents released by DOJ Starmer indicates support for Trump’s potential strikes on Iran China agrees to immediately lift sanctions on British MPs Potentially habitable planet discovered 146 light years away UN calls for…

Sports Illustrated

Why Do the Winter Olympics Start Days Before Opening Ceremony?

The Olympians start competing days before the Opening Ceremony.

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