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Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to headline 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina are set to begin with an expanding opening ceremony headed by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli who joins pop diva Mariah Carey. The star-studded show will take place at Milan's San Siro stadium on 6 February.

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Australian athletes add another medal ahead of Olympics

Ahead of the Winter Olympics Australian athletes continue to wow on the World Cup stage, with Danielle Scott backing up her aerials gold medal with a bronze.

AAP

Switzerland resort where 40 people died in ski bar fire set to stage 2038 Winter Olympics

Crans-Montana, the site of the tragedy on December 31, has been earmarked to host the Alpine skiing competitions

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Olympic tensions flare as US skeleton star alleges Canadian coach rigged qualifying event

Sporting tensions between the USA and Canada have erupted once again, this time in skeleton as next month’s Winter Olympics approach

The Guardian - US

Winter Olympics site guard dies during overnight shift in freezing temperatures

Organisers for Milan Cortina said that the worker had a heart attack

The Independent UK

Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life

As Milan prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, the city’s Catholic archdiocese launched a multi-year program that uses sport to promote values such as inclusion and solidarity among children and adolescents

The Independent UK

YouTube TV just added 2 new sports channels in time for the Winter Olympics

YouTube TV just added two new sports channels ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Aussie medal prospects mount ahead of Winter Olympics

January 6 marks one month to go to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, with recent performances by Australians raising hopes of a record medal haul.

AAP

Aussie young guns fire with World Cup gold medal double

Rookie Indra Brown and established star Valentino Guseli have given Australians more reason to be excited about the upcoming Winter Olympics.

AAP

26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match

The Guardian - UK

Olympics Chief Warns Italy 'Not Ready' as Snow Gun Failures Threaten 2026 Games

International Ski Federation president Johan Eliasch warns Italy is unprepared for 2026 Winter Olympics as artificial snow production stalls at Livigno venue

International Business Times UK

‘Eddie the Eagle’ opens up on swapping Olympic ski slopes for Christmas panto

‘Eddie the Eagle’ famously represented Team GB at the 1988 Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Can NHL Players Play in the Olympics? Understanding the Rules of NHL Participation

NHL players are set to appear in the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014.

Sports Illustrated

Team GB only taking one short-track speed skater to Winter Olympics after severe funding cuts

Niall Treacy will be the only short-track speed skater representing Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Winter Olympics 2026: How to watch and key things to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

The Independent UK

US Olympic star skipping Winter Games in favor of NBC booth: ‘I had to make a decision’

US snowboarding legend Lindsey Jacobellis will not be competing at the Winter Olympics in February

AAP

How Olympians handle the icy onslaught of social abuse

As Aussie athletes prepare for the Winter Olympics, many are grappling with whether a Games social media presence is worth it amid a torrent of online abuse.

International Business Times UK

Mariah Carey to Headline Milan 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony This February

Mariah Carey confirmed as the first major star for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on 6 February at Milan's San Siro Stadium.

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The Independent UK

Lindsey Vonn, 41, set to extend her career beyond the Winter Olympics after incredible comeback

Lindsey Vonn has silenced her critics since performing a retirement U-turn and returning to racing

International Business Times UK

2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Venue Faces Safety Concerns as Milan Rink Readiness Questioned

The ice rink in the arena where ice hockey games will be played for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy raises safety concerns that may cause the event to be cancelled.

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Snoop Dogg named as honorary coach for Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics

Snoop Dogg has been announced as Team USA's honorary coach for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.

The Independent UK

Lindsey Vonn eyes Winter Olympics glory after gaining 12 pounds of muscle at 41

Lindsey Vonn is aiming for more Winter Olympics glory at the age of 41

The Independent UK

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson lead eight-strong GB figure skating team at 2026 Winter Olympics

The ice dance partners are bidding to become Britain’s first Olympic medallists since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean over three decades ago

AAP

Aussie athletes start build towards Winter Olympics

Icy conditions in Finland proved tough going for some of Australia's Winter Olympic medal prospects, including defending moguls champion Jakara Anthony.

International Business Times UK

Winter Olympics 2026: 10,001 Torchbearers Begin 12,000km Journey Through Italy's 110 Provinces

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic torch relay has begun with 10,001 torchbearers carrying the flame across 12,000km through 110 Italian provinces over 63 days.

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