2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Live updates from Milan

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics officially got underway Friday. Here are the top moments from the opening ceremony.

A Brief History of Political Protest at the Olympics

American athletes have spoken out this week on ICE’s actions in Minnesota, joining a long tradition of Team USA using their Olympic platform to speak out.
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24 jaw-dropping Winter Olympics photos from the past century that'll make you realize just how different the games used to be

A lot has changed since the 1920s. View Entire Post ›

IOC President Kirsty Coventry makes history as first woman to declare the Olympic Games open

Kirsty Coventry, the first female IOC President, declared the Winter Olympics open Friday. This year's Games are historic in more than one way. Here's why. (AP)
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10 Powerful Photos That Show NBC's Vibrant History at the Olympics

From the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, NBC is there for the action.

Olympic history: A look back at the times the US has hosted the games

Olympic fans in the United States have a lot to look forward to over the next few years. Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics in 2028, and on Wednesday, Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics.
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This Day in History: First Lake Placid Olympics

Lake Placid first played host to the Winter Games in 1932.