The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have already delivered the kind of drama, precision, and emotional intensity that define the very best of winter sport. Set against the breathtaking alpine landscapes of Italy,

Erin Jackson was a member of the RollerGirls and competing in the bumping-and-bruising sport long before she won a gold medal in speedskating.

It's a day marked by a comeback and controversy at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Federica Brignone won a gold medal in the women's super-G to complete one of skiing's all-time great recoveries after badly breaking her leg a year ago.

Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.

"Speechless," Cooper Woods said after beating perhaps the sport's most accomplished athlete.

When you get the best on best in any sport – that’s what the Olympics are about – and when the National Hockey League is involved in the Olympics, it doesn’t get any better when it comes to the game of ice hockey.