Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

The U.S. women's hockey team's pursuit for its first Olympic gold medal since 2018 begins Thursday with a preliminary matchup against Czechia to open the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.

With the inclusion of the NHL once more, Canada are the favourites for the gold medal in Milan.

Here is an updated look at the Olympic mixed doubles curling standings at the 2026 Winter Games.

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance met with members of Team USA in Milan at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Thursday.

“We prevented a series of cyberattacks against foreign ministry sites, starting with Washington, and also involving some Winter Olympics sites, including hotels in Cortina,” Tajani said, just two days...

South Korea has been projected to grab three gold medals and finish 14th in the medal table at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.