The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

New Olympics and Paralympics campaign insists future UK bids must be in the north

A new campaign has been launched calling for future Olympics and Paralympics to take place in the north of England

The Independent UK · Feb 8

Winter Olympics live: Ski legend Lindsey Vonn undergoes surgery on leg fracture after horror downhill crash

Vonn ruptured her ACL nine days before the event but decided to still compete, with the race won by her teammate, reigning world champion Breezy Johnson

The Independent UK · Feb 8

Winter Olympics briefing: Italy’s golden moment and Sweden stick it to Norway

Francesca Lollobrigida brought the house down at the Milano Ice Park and then searched out her son to share her joy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8

Cortina awakens to embrace competitive curling couples and Vonn’s valiant gold bid

The well-dressed alpine town, all art deco and Prada, is watching Mouat and Dodds dominate before the focus turns to Vonn’s daredevil act

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7

‘Mixed emotions’: Team USA skier Hunter Hess says wearing the flag doesn’t mean backing all US policies, sparks Olympic boycott calls

American freestyle skiers Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis expressed mixed feelings about representing the US at the Winter Olympics, citing domestic issues they disagree with. Their comments sparked backlash online, with some viewers vowing to boycott the Games, arguing that wearing the flag signifies full endorsement of the country.

The Times of India · Feb 7

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway wins gold in women's Olympic ski jumping, Nika Prevc gets silver

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway won Olympic gold in women’s ski jumping on the normal hill ahead of Slovenian favorite Nika Prevc

The Independent UK · Feb 7

Team GB lose Cas appeal over new skeleton helmets at Winter Olympics

Great Britain’s skeleton team have been banned from wearing its new aerodynamic helmets at the Winter Olympics after they were deemed illegal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7

Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch Olympic speedskater whose fiancé is influencer-boxer Jake Paul?

Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul are an Olympic power couple of sorts

The Independent UK · Feb 7

For U.S. Speedskater Greta Myers, an Olympic Debut Arrives Ahead of Schedule

After walking in the opening ceremony, the 21-year-old Minnesota native didn’t plan to compete in Saturday’s 3,000-meter event. But after a late scratch, she is now, officially, an Olympian.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 7

Israeli bobsled pilot says team apartment was robbed ahead of Milan Cortina Winter Games

An Israeli bobsled pilot reports their training apartment was robbed Saturday, with passports and valuable items stolen

The Independent UK · Feb 7