Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue. The protest that took place on Saturday involved a small group of violent demonstrators at the end of an otherwise peaceful march against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of U.

Fresh snowfall during recent storms and wind-swept snowcaps on weak internal layers have created especially risky conditions, rescuers said.

In Milan, the hub of the Winter Games, the atmosphere seems subdued, while the small towns hosting mountain events are seeing enthusiastic crowds.

Record 13 deaths in Italian Alps as Winter Olympics take place nearby - Fresh snowfall has created hazardous conditions in the area

After breezing through qualification Wednesday despite a shoulder injury, Kim aims to become the first snowboarder to capture three straight Olympic victories.

• Let the games begin: Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history.

Jannik Sinner’s relationship with the Italian fans has become fractured as of late. Leading Italy to two Davis Cup titles and reaching number one in the world, Sinner was beloved by all just a year ago.

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Sibling stoat mascots, Tina and Milo, are representing the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, respectively. One ecologist calls stoats “the greatest athletes of the animal world.”

Lindsey Vonn is arguably the best in the sport's history, and even after a crash at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics ended her comeback bid from retirement, that shouldn't tarnish her legacy, NBC's Mike Tirico said Sunday.

As Italy is taking center stage at the winter Olympics, the excitement is cooking in southern Colorado. In Old Colorado City, one family-owned Italian restaurant is serving up tradition and culture.