The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Hoda Kotb will continue to fill in for Savannah Guthrie on Today show amid mom Nancy’s disappearance

Kotb has been filling in for Guthrie on the morning talk show for the last three weeks

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Very good dog invades course but falls short of medal glory at Winter Olympics

A local dog has missed out on a historic medal at the Winter Olympics despite a lung-bursting stretch in the homestretch

The Guardian - US · Feb 18

Thank Goodness, The Olympic Condoms Have Been Restocked As Officials Declare ‘Higher-Than-Anticipated Demand’

The real tea on the most important story to come out of Milan Cortina.

Cinemablend · Feb 18

Mikaela Shiffrin breaks eight-year Olympic drought with brilliant slalom gold

The American went eight races without an Olympic medal before triumphing in her favourite discipline on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Feb 18

The 2026 Winter Olympics are the most geographically dispersed ever – here’s why that could be a good thing

Italy’s 2026 Winter Olympics have been described as the most regionally distributed Winter Games ever staged. Events are spread across more than 22,000 km², taking in Milan, as well as the towns of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina, Val di Fiemme and Livigno in the Alps.

The Conversation · Feb 18

Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Who Was DQ'd Over Helmet Reportedly Gets $200K Gift

Vladyslav Heraskevych had his Olympics come to a controversial end last week.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

GB salvage Olympic curling medal hopes with stunning final throw

Rebecca Morrison produced the heroics to keep Britain in the medal hunt and was “absolutely delighted with the outcome” of the must-win encounter

The Independent UK · Feb 18

5 figure skating movies and shows that actually get the sport right —and where to watch them

From Olympic-level drama to "enemies-to-lovers" romances, these skating shows and movies truly stick the landing.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 18

Team USA Men’s Hockey to Face Sweden in Olympic Quarterfinals: Here’s What to Know

The U.S. plays its first elimination game of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday against Sweden.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto stun US ‘Blade Angels’ to lead short program, in photos

Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” from the U.S. to take the lead after the short program in the women’s figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

The Independent UK · Feb 18