Ledecka's quest for Olympic three-peat comes to a shocking halt but a Czech gets the gold anyway

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The fans from the Czech Republic clanged cowbells and waved their red-white-and-blue tricolor for a sun-splashed Olympic victory they simply knew was coming. Then, they all looked down and checked their programs.

Team USA beats Czech Republic in Winter Olympics women’s hockey game: Live updates and reaction

The U.S. women’s hockey team opened play at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a 5-1 win over Czech Republic.

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USA Olympic Hockey Top Highlights, Reaction vs. Czech Republic Ahead of Women's KO Bracket 2026
The United States women's hockey team kicked off group play at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a win over Czechia on Thursday.

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Canada vs. USA live updates: Poulin ruled out of Winter Olympics 2026 women’s hockey game

Canadian team captain Marie-Philip Poulin will not play today after suffering an injury against Czech Republic yesterday

Vance and Rubio in Milan for Winter Olympics opening ceremony

US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Milan on Thursday for the 2026 Winter Olympics, attending their first event shortly after landing in the northern Italian

Olympics opening ceremony kicks off 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina in style

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.

‘It’s for the next generation:’ How history-making Olympic hockey star Laila Edwards is embracing trailblazer status

For Laila Edwards, this year’s Winter Olympics is about far more than sport, and that’s something she’s getting comfortable with.