
Japan's Mari Fukada Wins Slopestyle Gold in Olympic Debut
Mari Fukada of Japan claimed gold in the women's snowboarding slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, marking a successful debut.
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Mari Fukada of Japan claimed gold in the women's snowboarding slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, marking a successful debut.
Connecticut-born skier Mac Forehand, who narrowly missed out in the 'greatest Big Air freestyle skiing finals,' defended the Olympic judges' decisions.

Team GB's Kirsty Muir expresses pride in her performance after securing two consecutive fourth-place finishes in the women's big air final.
Mac Forehand, a Fairfield native, secured a silver medal in the Big Air men's freestyle skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Connecticut-born athlete to medal at the games.
The freestyle skiing men's big air final at the Olympics was postponed due to adverse weather conditions, impacting the competition schedule.
There's a record-breaking number of out LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, including medal winners for Team USA.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson won't be competing in the women's snowboarding slopestyle final today. Here's why.
Canada's Megan Oldham beat top favourite Eileen Gu of China to win gold in the women's freestyle skiing big air on Monday at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games. Oldham fell in her final run but that didn'
Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham secured the women's Olympic big air final, preventing defending champion Eileen Gu from winning her first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games.
The final round of the men's super team large hill ski jump at the Winter Olympics 2026 was canceled due to weather, resulting in Austria being awarded the gold medal.

The freeski Big Air final at the Winter Olympics, featuring Kirsty Muir, has been delayed due to heavy snowfall and high winds in the Italian Alps.
Finnish skier Elias Lajunen was knocked unconscious after a crash during the men’s big air skiing qualifiers in Milan-Cortina. The incident occurred on Sunday, raising concerns about athlete safety.
News from the world of winter sports includes Erin Jackson missing the speedskating podium, Birk Ruud advancing in freeski big air, curling rule adjustments, Ilia Malinin's post-Olympics decision, and a unique Pokemon sponsorship during hockey.
Mac Forehand made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by unveiling a first-of-its-kind trick in the Big Air event, but was reportedly robbed of a gold medal.
Japanese skater Ami Nakai overshadowed the USA's 'Blade Angels' in the women's figure skating opener, as American skaters struggled to end a two-decade medal drought.

Mac Forehand secured a silver medal for Team USA in the Olympic men's Big Air final, despite his last-run comeback attempt falling short against Norway's Tormod Frostad.
Norway's Tormod Frostad secured the freestyle skiing men's big air gold medal at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games.

Parents of Winter Olympians experience extreme fear as their children compete in high-risk sports like bobsledding, ski jumping, and snowboarding.

Team GB's Kirsty Muir expressed pride in her performance after securing two consecutive fourth-place finishes in the women's big air final.

Eileen Gu secured a silver medal in the freeski big air event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, falling short of defending her 2022 gold but becoming the most decorated female freeskier in Olympic history. Meanwhile, Canadian curling teams face cheating allegations at the same games.
Mike Sullivan, currently in Italy assisting the United States at the 2016 Milan-Cortina Olympics, receives a report card grading his performance as New York Rangers coach.

Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir narrowly misses a Winter Olympic medal for Team GB, securing her second fourth-place finish of the Games.
Eileen Gu is set to defend her Olympic gold in big air, an event she has not competed in for four years.
Norway's Atle Lie McGrath experienced an emotional meltdown after losing a gold medal in the Olympic slalom, while Switzerland's Loic Meillard secured the slalom gold. Meanwhile, predictions are out for the Czechia vs. Denmark men's Olympic hockey game.

Team GB's Kirsty Muir is aiming for redemption in the Big Air event after a disappointing fourth-place finish in her freeski slopestyle final at the Olympics.

Great Britain celebrates a golden day with multiple medals, while Italy's Federica Brignone secures her second gold. Dutch skater Femke Kok dominates the 500m speed skating, and skier Lindsey Vonn prepares for surgery after a crash.

Norway's Tormod Frostad secured a victory in what is being called the 'best big air final of all-time,' competing against Austria's Matej Svancer and USA's Mac Forehand.
American Mac Forehand and Norway's Tormod Forstad made history in the Olympic freeski big air finals with brand new tricks, resulting in an unforgettable duel.
Tormod Frostad of Norway secured the freestyle skiing men's big air gold at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games, triumphing over top favorites.
American Mac Forehand delivered a career-best final jump to capture the big air silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The 2026 Winter Olympics is proceeding with a full schedule of events on February 17, featuring medal competitions in snowboarding and other disciplines.
The 2026 Olympics will feature freestyle skiing slopestyle before big air, a sequence believed to enhance the men's big air event compared to snowboarding.
The medal count for the 2026 Winter Olympics is being tracked, showing the standings for Team USA and other competing nations.
Athletes achieving greatness at the 2026 Winter Olympics will receive monetary compensation in addition to their medals, with varying amounts by country.

Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir narrowly missed a Winter Olympic medal for Team GB, securing her second fourth-place finish in the Games in the big air event.
A Wall Street Journal profile highlights an American hockey player known for their unique combination of trash-talking, goal-scoring, and physical play.
Chinese skier Eileen Gu has voiced concerns over the "unfair" Olympic practice schedule ahead of the women's big air finals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. She is set to compete on Monday.
The Winter Olympics continue to deliver drama with multiple gold medal wins, notable upsets, and off-field incidents, including a robbery attempt involving Jonathan Owens and a curling dispute.
The 2026 Winter Olympics continue with Team GB curlers advancing towards the semi-finals and Kirsty Muir qualifying for the women's big air final. Other notable events include a chaotic freestyle skiing finish and Jutta Leerdam winning an Olympic medal in speedskating.