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History of notable U.S. figure skaters at the Olympics

From Tara Lipinski to Brian Boitano, the United States has produced an array of figure skating superstars. Learn more about top Olympic performers now.

4dCourtney Foss

Dreams on paper, gold on ice: Revisiting Jack Hughes' and Alysa Liu's 2019 letters

In 2019, Hughes and Liu wrote to their retired selves. In 2026, they added Olympic gold to the story.

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2026 Winter Olympics: The Games as told by photos from each day

Here are the top photos and best moments from each day of the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.

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The way-too-early preview for the 2030 French Alps Olympics

An incredible two weeks of the Milan Cortina Olympics concluded on Sunday -- what can we expect from the French Alps 2030?

U.S. historic firsts at 2026 Winter Olympics: Records, stats

The United States achieved many historic firsts and new records at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Check out notable highlights now.

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U.S. Winter Olympics gold medal tally: Live results

The United States has won more than 100 gold medals at the Winter Olympics. Find out which events have brought the most success now.

7dKeith Jenkins

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S.' first-ever mass start medal, women's freeski halfpipe final postponed

Saturday at the Olympics was headlined by a first-ever medal for Team USA in the mass start.

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What are the longest U.S. medal droughts at the Olympics?

Though the U.S. excelled at the 2024 Paris Games, there are medal droughts that still need to be broken during upcoming Olympic cycles.

8dKeith Jenkins

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. men's hockey beats Slovakia in semis

Friday at the Olympics was headlined by the U.S. men's hockey team advancing to the gold medal round.

8dESPN Staff

2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 21 schedule: Milan Cortina events

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in the home stretch. Check out the Saturday rundown of events for the 2026 Winter Games now.

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Alysa Liu captures figure skating gold to cap improbable comeback

After a nearly two-year hiatus, Alysa Liu captured figure skating gold.

How Alysa Liu became the unlikeliest Olympic figure skating champion

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold on Thursday -- an unexpected fairy-tale ending to an up-and-down week for the U.S. figure skating team.

9dD'Arcy Maine

2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 20 schedule: Milan Cortina events

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in full swing! Check out the Feb. 20 rundown of events for the 2026 Winter Games now.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Alysa Liu wins gold, U.S. women's hockey takes gold and more

Thursday at the Olympics was headlined by figure skater Alysa Liu snapping a 20-year American drought and the U.S. defeating Canada for women's hockey gold.

9dESPN Staff

Liu captures elusive figure skating gold for U.S.

Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years with a flawless performance that combined her signature artistry with perfectly executed jumps.

9dD'Arcy Maine

2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 19 schedule: Milan Cortina events

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in their final leg! Check out the Thursday rundown of events for the 2026 Winter Games now.

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Team USA figure skating costumes: 2026 Olympic designs and drama

A bull, a building or a matador -- will Team USA's figure skating style win gold at the 2026 Winter Games? Learn more about fashion on the ice now.

10dDana E. Lee

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. men's hockey advances to semis, Shiffrin wins gold and more

Wednesday at the Winter Olympics was headlined by Mikaela Shiffrin winning a giant slalom gold and U.S. men's hockey advancing to the semifinals.

10dESPN Staff

2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 18 schedule: Milan Cortina events

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in full swing! Check out the Feb. 18 rundown of events for the 2026 Winter Games now.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Alysa Liu skates season best, Forehand makes American history and more

Tuesday at the Winter Olympics was headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.

11dESPN Staff

'I'm in shock': American figure skater Amber Glenn reacts to message from Madonna

The American skater received words of encouragement from the "Queen of Pop" ahead of the women's singles qualifying round.

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What is an axel? Top Olympic figure skating moves explained

From jumps to spins, figure skating moves wow and delight fans every Winter Olympics cycle. Check out more information now.

12dCourtney Foss

The crushing weight of Olympic pressure -- and how athletes can prepare for it

Even "unbeatable" athletes such as Ilia Malinin feel overwhelmed in the Olympic spotlight. How can they combat it? Experts weigh in.

12dD'Arcy Maine

Oldest and youngest Olympians of all time: Facts to know

Who are the youngest and oldest Olympians of all time? Here's what to know about requirements at the Games.

12dKeith Jenkins

Erik Spoelstra: Kevin Durant playing in '28 Olympics would be 'incredible'
Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.
Wendl-Arlt, Egle-Kipp win World Cup overall luge titles
Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt of Germany clinched their seventh men's doubles World Cup luge overall season title Saturday, while Selina Egle and Lara Kipp of Austria claimed the women's doubles crown.
Marco Odermatt closes in on World Cup downhill season title
Marco Odermatt has taken a giant step toward retaining his World Cup downhill title this season, leading a Swiss sweep Saturday in the first men's race since the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Emma Aicher dominates first women's super-G since Olympics
Emma Aicher dominated the first women's super-G since the Olympics to earn her fifth career World Cup win Saturday as the fight for the season discipline title got fresh impetus.
Troy Ryan: Time is right to step down as Canada women's hockey coach
Troy Ryan is grateful and honored to have overseen the Canadian women's hockey team at two Olympics and told The Associated Press on Friday that he believes it's time he stepped down as coach.
Suter wins downhill as chase starts for Vonn's lead
Former Olympic and world downhill champion Corinne Suter won the first World Cup race since the Milan Cortina Games as the chase began Friday for Lindsey Vonn's lead in the discipline standings.