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Why athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics are finally being given more power to monetise their performances

The 2026 Winter Olympics have come at a turning point in sport in terms of how Olympians are allowed to monetise their performances. In December, the governing body the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that, for the first time, Olympians would have access to footage from their competitions to use…

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Team GB chief predicts ‘most potent’ Winter Games ever with sights set on eight medals

Eve Muirhead, Britain’s chef de mission at the Milano Cortina Games, said: ‘We have the capability to disrupt the norm’

The Guardian - UK

Meet the Winter Olympics’ Newest Adventure-Packed Sport: Ski Mountaineering

The 2026 Games will feature just one new sport in the program: skimo. It follows in the IOC’s tradition of experimentation that has brought us several mainstays, as well as a few oddballs.

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The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics get underway: Action in photos

Training and practice sessions were underway a day ahead of the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as mixed doubles curling round robin play and preliminary round women's ice hockey matches began.

The Independent UK

As the climate changes, what does the future hold for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games?

The 25th Winter Olympic Games are upon us, with Italy set to host the Games for the fourth time. The schedule at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is set to look similar to previous iterations of the event: a mix of snow and ice sports held on what is…

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Jojo Siwa fears for Chris Hughes’ life as he takes on Winter Olympics stunt

JoJo Siwa revealed her fears for partner Chris Hughes’ life as he tried a daring sport ahead of the Winter Olympics.

The Independent UK

Cortina is abuzz for the Winter Olympics. Co-host Milan not so much

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are highlighting the contrast between the two host cities

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US Olympic leaders in Milan set goals to be respectful guests and good team players

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Tate McRae Blasted As “Traitor” Over Team USA Olympics Ad After Fans Discover Her Nationality

“Bieber would never do this to us,” one commented online after singer Tate McRae was seen supporting Team USA in an ad for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

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'Crazy': Aussie in tears as Olympics start in style

Australian Valentino Guseli was overcome with emotion after "one of the most amazing moments" of his life, having started the Winter Olympics in stunning style.

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Skeleton world champion Matt Weston plays down possible ban on new GB helmets

Weston has tasted victory in five of seven World Cup events this season.

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics ‘penis-gate’ sparks anti-doping concerns

Extraordinary questions have arisen over the prospect of athletes injecting acid into the penis, which would theoretically increase the suit sizes of ski-jumpers and improve aerodynamics

The Independent UK

Athlete Reveals Winter Olympics Milan Rooms After Paris’ Beds Went Viral For Hindering Intimacy

Ice dancer Phebe Bekker shared a review of her bed at the Olympic Village ahead of the Winter Games following the scandal over Paris' eco-friendly beds.

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Lindsey Vonn Workout Video Proves She’s Ready to Complete Her Olympic Comeback

Lindsey Vonn posted a workout video days after tearing her ACL. She will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Six Nations returns for a shortened tournament with clear favourites

The Six Nations kicks off this evening with a rare Thursday night fixture to avoid clashing with Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, as France host Ireland in Paris. In other changes, this year's tournament will run for six weeks rather than seven.

The Independent UK

After questions and concerns, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are ready to go as a new era arrives

When the Winter Games kick off with the opening ceremony on Friday it won’t just be the athletes who are going to be tested

Euronews

Vance hails unifying moment as US delegation arrives for Milan-Cortina Winter Games

The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening.

The Guardian - UK

‘Penis injection’ claims in Winter Olympics ski jumping investigated by Wada

Wada is to investigate claims ski jumpers are injecting acid into their penises to game the suit-measuring system

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How luxury brands are showing up for the Winter Olympics

Ski slopes are the new runway – lessons for brands from Milano Cortina 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Infantino and Coventry backing Russia’s return shows sport’s soft power is in rotten hands

The actions of Fifa’s fawning president as well as the Olympics leader’s coded call for ‘neutral ground’ underscores the hollowness of the global bodies’ values

The Conversation

What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere

When viewers tune in to the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will see pristine, white slopes, groomed tracks and athletes racing over snow-covered landscapes, thanks in part to a storm that blanketed the mountain venues of the Italian Alps with fresh powder just in time.

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Canadian Singer Tate McRae Responds to Controversial Winter Olympics Ad With Team USA

Singer's spot for big Olympic weekend raised some eyebrows.

Evening Standard

A ski safari is the best way to explore the Dolomites

Could this be the most scenic way to get in on the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic action?

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Ice Hockey at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedule, Preview & Today's Games

All the ways to watch Winter Olympics Ice Hockey 2026 live streams for FREE, with Canada's Connor McDavid and USA's Matthew Tkachuk headlining the action.

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“Proof Size Matters”: 2026 Winter Olympics’ “Brazen” Rules Spark Wild And Hilarious Reactions

“So even ski jumping isn’t safe from performance-enhancing tailoring.”

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