Team United States athletes delivered a powerful showing at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marked by dramatic victories and determined performances.
Gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor achieved a longtime goal, securing Olympic gold in women's monobob. She narrowly defeated Germany's Laura Nolte, with teammate Kaillie Humphries taking bronze.
In cross-country skiing, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher earned silver in the Olympic team sprint, bringing Team USA's medal count to three in the sport. They finished closely behind Norway.
Mikaela Shiffrin captured Olympic gold in women's slalom, showcasing a steady performance after a challenging run in the previous Games. Her victory came as the final competitors faltered.
Eileen Gu, competing for China, earned silver in the big air event after a misstep in her second run, falling short of a repeat gold. She has secured five Olympic medals across two Games.
In figure skating, Ilia Malinin's gold medal hopes were dashed in the free skate due to mistakes and falls, dropping him to eighth place. Amber Glenn also saw her medal aspirations dim after a costly error in the short program.
On the professional sports front, the Miami Dolphins are reportedly reshaping their roster, with news of potential roster moves impacting key players. Meanwhile, UCLA's basketball program saw a player removed from a game by his coach following an intense on-court exchange.