Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service

Biathlon, which combines rifle shooting and cross-country skiing, developed out of Scandinavian military training exercises. Three members of the U.S. biathlon team are with the Vermont National Guard: Staff Sgt.

Will the Olympics bid farewell to one of its toughest winter sports?

TESERO, Italy (AP) — Nordic goodbye? It could be the last Olympics for a sport that mixes the grace of ski jumping with the grind of cross-country skiing. Nordic combined events at the Milan Cortina Games ended Thursday.

One Olympic sport doesn't allow women. These Games could determine its future

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.

Jutta Leerdam’s Nike sports bra goes viral at Olympics! Shop it here

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam made headlines at the 2026 Winter Olympics for her gold medal win. Here's how to buy her viral Nike sports bra.

Olympics Blunder Prompts Italian Broadcaster RAI Sports Chief to Resign After Misidentifying Matilda De Angelis as Mariah Carey in Opening Ceremony

Paolo Petrecca, head of the sports unit of Italian state broadcaster RAI, stepped down on Thursday following backlash triggered by a series of live blunders he made while commenting the Milan-Cortina

Jordan Stolz aims for third gold in speed skating at Winter Olympics

Jordan Stolz will compete in the 1,500 meters Thursday, Feb. 19 with a chance to win his third gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Olympic Sports on TV for Friday, Feb. 20

Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Feb. 20 BIATHLON. 8:15 a.m. Streaming only — Men’s 15km Mass Start. USA — Men’s 15km Mass Start. 12