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The gold medal is pictured after the U.S. beat Canada in the men's ice hockey final Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Milan. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

By baiduhai

February 22, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Meet all the medalists from the United States at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Skye Blakely, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women’s all-around at the gymnastics world championships Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Francisco Seco/AP)

American gymnast Skye Blakely’s long road to the top ends with all-around gold at the world championships

By Associated Press

October 23, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.

American gymnast Skye Blakely put together four polished and confident routines that ended with happy...

Emily Harbaugh, from left, Martha Willis and Kristen Glogowski carry signs that reflect the glum mood at a Daley Plaza party after Chicago’s ouster as an Olympics host candidate on Oct. 2, 2009. The city got only 18 out of 94 votes. (Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting

By Kori Rumore

October 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 2, according...

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who is a fugitive and been charged with allegedly running and participating in a transnational drug trafficking operation, is displayed on a video monitor along with bricks of cocaine, foreground, during a news conference at the FBI offices in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

US offers $10M reward for fugitive Olympic snowboarder accused of running a deadly drug ring

By Associated Press

March 7, 2025 at 10:44 a.m.

There’s a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Olympic...

Artistic director Thomas Jolly, poses during an interview with the Associated Press on Sept. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Tom Nouvian)

7 stand trial in Paris over cyber death threats against Olympics artistic director

By Associated Press

March 5, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

Seven people have been summoned to appear in court in Paris on Wednesday in connection...

Max Naumov reacts after performing Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Washington at the Legacy on Ice event, a figure skating tribute to support the families and loved ones affected by the Jan. 29, 2025, aviation incident. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tears flow at a poignant figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash

By Stephen Whyno

March 2, 2025 at 7:25 p.m.

A star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and...

United States’ Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup slalom, in Sestriere, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Piermarco Tacca)

Mikaela Shiffrin wins historic 100th World Cup race and ties record for most podiums

By Associated Press

February 24, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

Mikaela Shiffrin has created more history in her storied ski career by winning a World...

Canadian fans rally before the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next.

By Stephen Whyno

February 21, 2025 at 7:22 p.m.

Canada won the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating the United States for the championship. In...

Mabel Landry Staton, a former DePaul student and former Olympian, is honored at a redeveloped athletic field on West Addison on May 14, 2008.

Mabel Landry Staton, Chicago native who was US team’s only female long jumper at the 1952 Olympics, dies at 92

By Eddie Pells

February 20, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

Mabel Landry Staton, the Black track and field standout who was the only U.S. woman...

Sandra Sproch, 17, flies off the 70-meter ski jump at the 120th Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament at the Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Sproch will compete at the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway starting Feb. 27. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Shining a light on Illinois women athletes: Meet ski jumper Sandra Sproch

By Stacey Wescott

March 19, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

At 17, Sandra Sproch is the newest member of the U.S. National Ski Jumping women's...

The United States' Dylan Larkin celebrates his goal against Canada during second period 4 Nations Face-Off on Feb. 15, 2025, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

US and Canada want to put the new Cold War on ice and play a 4 Nations hockey final for the ages

By Jimmy Golen

February 20, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The U.S. and Canadian hockey teams tried to skate back the geopolitical tension that has...

Grant Fisher, of the United States, celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the men's 5,000-meter final at the Summer Olympics on Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (Ashley Landis/AP)

Grant Fisher sets world indoor mark in the 5,000 meters, his second record-breaking performance in a week

By Associated Press

February 14, 2025 at 8:19 p.m.

Grant Fisher broke his second world indoor record within a week when he shattered a...

Bulls coach Billy Donovan walks near the bench during a game against the Pelicans on Jan. 14, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Bird among the Hall of Fame finalists

By Tim Reynolds

February 14, 2025 at 6:06 p.m.

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who won two NCAA titles at Florida, was among the...