The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town of Olympia to gather and socialize with humans, according to Matthew Llewellyn, co-director of the Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research at California State University, Fullerton.

When is the gold medal game set for men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Here's what to know, including date, time and TV channel information.

With the 2026 Winter Olympics winding down, Kalshi traders are most active in five Olympic markets. See which Winter Olympic picks are buzzing.

The topic has become a debate during the 2026 Milan Cortina Games amid the conflicts involving Russia and Israel.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are being hosted by both Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, a ski town near Italy's border with Austria. This is the first time the Olympics, in either season, has had two official host cities.

While "AIN" may appear as a country code at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, it doesn't actually represent at nation at all.

Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.

As for which stars are expected to light up the final night of the Winter Games, the 2026 Olympic Closing Ceremony will include a performance led by international ballet icon Roberto Bolle, who is joined by several other acclaimed Italian creatives as he helps deliver a larger-than-life performance to the ancient venue.

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.