MILAN (AP) — Men's downhill in Alpine skiing starts as the first medal event of the Milan Cortina Olympics and will take place Saturday, which is officially Day 1 of the Games. Also in the spotlight will be U.

UCLA’s Alysa Liu helped the United States start the Milan Cortina Olympics on the right skate Friday with a strong showing in the team event women’s short program. Liu’s score of 74.90 and a lifted the U.

Daily coverage as Kaapo Kakko, Eeli Tolvanen, Philipp Grubauer, Oscar Fisker Molgaard, and Seattle Torrent players go for gold at Milano Cortina 2026.

MILAN (AP) — Mittens versus gloves? Hats against headbands? Merino wool over Mongolian cashmere? Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and — during the Winter Games — on the slopes.