Olympics news, live updates: U.S. takes first in mixed aerials, now has its most gold medals in a single Winter Games; Jordan Stolz, women’s curling on tap

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics have reached its penultimate day. Team USA kicked it off with a record-breaking gold medal, courtesy of an impressive mixed aerials performance from Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Chris Lillis. The Americans now have 11 golds in Italy, their most in a single Winter Games. Advertisement Here’s what else is … Read more

Men’s college basketball Power Rankings: A 1-2 showdown on tap this weekend

Jeff BorzelloFeb 19, 2026, 09:15 AM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Multiple Authors No. 1 vs. No. 2. Michigan vs. Duke on Saturday has been circled on calendars of men’s college hoops diehards since it was announced in June. With both teams ranked in the preseason … Read more

2026 Milano Cortina Olympics On Tap: Slovakia, Finland to meet in opener

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 have begun. The men’s hockey tournament, the first with NHL players since the 2014 Sochi Olympics, will feature all 12 teams playing three preliminary games in their respective groups, then all 12 moving on to a single-elimination playoff that will conclude with the gold medal game Feb. 22. … Read more