Olympics
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There is Olympic gold in the air up there, but many of these daredevils aren't huge fansFeb 05, 2026 7:04 pm - Ask freestyle skier Colby Stevenson if he likes big air, the most high-flying event in a sport full of them, and his answer is short and to the point. “No,' he said. ”I have no real use for it."
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In honor of the Olympics, it’s time for some real IHSA winter sportsFeb 05, 2026 2:51 pm - In honor of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics starting up this week in Italy, let’s make a move to take IHSA winter sports outside.
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Murphy, Team USA a headache for CzechiaFeb 05, 2026 2:29 pm - Abbey Murphy of Evergreen Park absorbed a first-period penalty that led to the first goal in the United States women’s hockey team’s 5-1 Olympic opener victory over Czechia on Thursday.
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US Olympic leaders in Milan set goals to be respectful guests and good team playersFeb 05, 2026 10:53 am - Show respect. Be humble and a good Olympic partner. Keep Team USA athletes safe. United States Olympic leaders set out goals Thursday for the Milan Cortina Winter Games that arrive during what they acknowledged is “a period of geopolitical turmoil.”
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Glen Ellyn to root on Ethan Cepuran at Olympics watch partyFeb 05, 2026 8:58 am - Olympic speedskater Ethan Cepuran can count on his hometown’s support when he competes with Team USA.
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Veteran Olympics broadcaster to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
Feb 04, 2026 3:24 pm - With the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother continuing, NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Guthrie as co-hos...
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Suburban natives hit the ice and hills at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter OlympicsFeb 04, 2026 2:25 pm - Several metropolitan Chicago athletes are competing at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, which started with contests Wednesday with Opening Ceremonies on Friday.
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Winter Olympics kicked off in Cortina with curling, but took a brief pause due to a power outageFeb 04, 2026 1:32 pm - The Winter Olympics got underway Wednesday with the first curling matches in Cortina but came to a halt only moments later because of a power outage.
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Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Feb 03, 2026 7:01 pm - CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is “confident” she can compete at the Milan Cortina ...
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Above the crowd: Norge tournament soars as Olympics previewFeb 01, 2026 6:40 pm - The 121st edition of the Norge Ski Club’s Annual Winter Tournament in Fox River Grove attracted thousands of spectators and a host of top-flight competitors from the U.S. and beyond.