Don’t miss these Olympic moments on Thursday, Feb. 19
Read full article: Don’t miss these Olympic moments on Thursday, Feb. 19It’s day thirteen of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Thursday, Feb. 19, on Local 4:
Slovakia makes an underdog run to the semifinals of the Olympics, this time with NHL players
Read full article: Slovakia makes an underdog run to the semifinals of the Olympics, this time with NHL playersSlovakia is back in the men's hockey semifinals at the Olympics in Milan four years after the small central European country won its first medal in the sport with bronze in Beijing.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer promotes Michigan on global stage during Milan Winter Olympics trip
Read full article: Governor Gretchen Whitmer promotes Michigan on global stage during Milan Winter Olympics tripAt the Michigan Winter House in Milan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer met with Team USA athletes with ties to Metro Detroit, including ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, and Christina Carreira with Anthony Ponomarenko.
Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey
Read full article: Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockeyAmerican superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds.
Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games
Read full article: Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina GamesA surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times.
Julia Simon leads French women to Olympic gold in biathlon relay
Read full article: Julia Simon leads French women to Olympic gold in biathlon relayJulia Simon didn’t need to shoot fast when she entered the range on the last leg of the women's 4x6-kilometer biathlon relay race at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Read full article: In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal recordNorway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, setting another Winter Games record.
Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Read full article: Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina OlympicsCurling, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics, is expanding its audience even more at the Milan Cortina Games.
Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers
Read full article: Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciersTeam USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers.
Metro Detroit retirees turn Winter Olympics into stop No. 42 on global sports quest
Read full article: Metro Detroit retirees turn Winter Olympics into stop No. 42 on global sports questFor many retirees, slowing down is part of the plan. For Doug and Carol Hill of Macomb Township, retirement has meant picking up the pace.
Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to music
Read full article: Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to musicBrazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener feels complete when he combines his love of the halfpipe with his passion for music.
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men's curling after 'horrible week'
Read full article: Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men's curling after 'horrible week'Defending champion Sweden has been eliminated from semifinal contention in the men’s curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare after what skip Niklas Edin described as a “horrible week.”.
Key moments to catch at the Olympics Tuesday, Feb. 17
Read full article: Key moments to catch at the Olympics Tuesday, Feb. 17It’s day eleven of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 17, on Local 4:
The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting story
Read full article: The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting storyCanadian bobsledder Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence was named after two basketball stars.
Trying to tame the Olympic controversy, World Curling sent in the umps. Then it sent them away
Read full article: Trying to tame the Olympic controversy, World Curling sent in the umps. Then it sent them awayWorld Curling is backpedaling from an earlier decision to ramp up officiating at the Winter Olympics after controversy over whether curlers are breaking the rules.
Winter Olympics recap: Brignone's double gold after broken leg, Klaebo sets a medal record
Read full article: Winter Olympics recap: Brignone's double gold after broken leg, Klaebo sets a medal recordFederica Brignone and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo have glided into history at the Winter Olympics in very different ways.
Norway cross-country star Klaebo wins 9th gold medal, setting a Winter Olympics record
Read full article: Norway cross-country star Klaebo wins 9th gold medal, setting a Winter Olympics recordNorway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a ninth gold medal, setting a Winter Games record, at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to US
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to USLindsey Vonn says the latest surgery on her left leg that she broke in the Olympic downhill “went well” and now she “will be able to finally go back to the U.S.” The 41-year-old Vonn is being treated at a hospital in Treviso, Italy.
LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discovery
Read full article: LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discoveryCasey Wasserman, the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Jordan Stolz joins Eric Heiden with a 500-1,000 speedskating double gold at the Olympics
Read full article: Jordan Stolz joins Eric Heiden with a 500-1,000 speedskating double gold at the OlympicsJordan Stolz has won his second speedskating gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics by finishing first in the 500 meters in an Olympic-record time.
Mikhail Shaidorov earns gold in men's figure skating after collapse by 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin
Read full article: Mikhail Shaidorov earns gold in men's figure skating after collapse by 'Quad God' Ilia MalininMikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan pulled off a stunner in men's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Read full article: Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold recordNorway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won an eighth gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, tying an all‑time Winter Games record.
54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate's dad, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian
Read full article: 54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate's dad, becomes oldest US Winter OlympianU.S. curler Rich Ruohonen made Olympic history after joining the team as an alternate at the end of the game.
Chock and Bates say their near-perfect skate felt like a win, even if silver left fans 'confused'
Read full article: Chock and Bates say their near-perfect skate felt like a win, even if silver left fans 'confused'U_S_ ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates aren't hiding their disappointment at the Olympic silver medal for what Bates says was their “absolute best performance.”.
‘Bittersweet’: Michigan duo Chock and Bates talk about winning silver in Olympic ice dance
Read full article: ‘Bittersweet’: Michigan duo Chock and Bates talk about winning silver in Olympic ice danceMichigan duo and three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates nailed their routine on Wednesday, racking up a combined score of 224.39.
Reactions to the banning of Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Olympics
Read full article: Reactions to the banning of Vladyslav Heraskevych from the OlympicsNotable reactions to Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych being banned from the Milan Cortina Games because of his insistence on wearing a helmet that pays tribute to athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia.
US speedskater Jordan Stolz wins the 1,000 meters gold in an Olympic-record time
Read full article: US speedskater Jordan Stolz wins the 1,000 meters gold in an Olympic-record timeU.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz has won the men’s 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics for the first gold medal of what he hopes will be a four-gold Winter Games.
Canadian Olympic team is 'heartbroken' by deadly school shooting in British Columbia
Read full article: Canadian Olympic team is 'heartbroken' by deadly school shooting in British ColumbiaThe Canadian Olympic Committee said it is “heartbroken” by a school shooting in British Columbia that left at least seven people dead and many others wounded.
Olympic fans hunt for plushies of mascots Milo and Tina as they fly off shelves
Read full article: Olympic fans hunt for plushies of mascots Milo and Tina as they fly off shelvesFor fans of the Milan Cortina Olympic mascots, the eponymous Milo and Tina, it’s been nearly impossible to find a plush toy of the stoat siblings in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Norwegian biathlon bronze medalist confesses to cheating on girlfriend in post-race interview
Read full article: Norwegian biathlon bronze medalist confesses to cheating on girlfriend in post-race interviewSturla Holm Laegreid, a top Norwegian biathlete, made a surprising revelation during a live broadcast after winning bronze in the men's Olympic biathlon.
Olympics are here for many NHL stars who waited half their careers or more for this
Read full article: Olympics are here for many NHL stars who waited half their careers or more for thisIt’s finally here, the chance to see Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby team up for Canada and Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews play on the same U.S. team at the Olympics.
Inside the secret text group of US figure skating Olympic gold medalists known as 'the OGM chain'
Read full article: Inside the secret text group of US figure skating Olympic gold medalists known as 'the OGM chain'Nathan Chen's phone buzzed with a special text after he won Olympic gold in figure skating.
Raedler and Huber of Austria win team combined at the Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin is 4th
Read full article: Raedler and Huber of Austria win team combined at the Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin is 4thAriane Raedler and Katharina Huber of Austria won gold in the new team combined event at the Milan Cortina Olympics when Mikaela Shiffrin surprisingly crossed fourth after wasting a first-run lead by teammate Breezy Johnson.
Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin star for US at Milan Cortina Olympics as Lindsey Vonn crashes
Read full article: Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin star for US at Milan Cortina Olympics as Lindsey Vonn crashesBreezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin delivered for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy
Read full article: A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in ItalyUSA Luge men's doubles slider Zack DiGregorio faces a dilemma as the Super Bowl collides with the Milan Cortina Games.
Italians collect medals on a feel-good first day for the hosts at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Read full article: Italians collect medals on a feel-good first day for the hosts at the Milan Cortina OlympicsThe 2026 Winter Games are off to a promising start for host nation Italy with gold, silver and bronze on the first day of medal events.
JD Vance and Jake Paul watch U.S. women's hockey team together at the Winter Olympics
Read full article: JD Vance and Jake Paul watch U.S. women's hockey team together at the Winter OlympicsU.S. Vice President JD Vance sat with influencer and boxer Jake Paul as they watched the U.S. women’s hockey team ease to a 5-0 win over Finland at the Winter Olympics.
Skiing's regulatory body rejects 'wild rumor' ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance
Read full article: Skiing's regulatory body rejects 'wild rumor' ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distanceThe regulatory body for skiing has dismissed as “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance in Winter Olympics contests.
Morning 4: Meet the Michigan athletes competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Meet the Michigan athletes competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Scamurra scores 2, and U.S. opens women's Olympic hockey tournament with 5-1 win over Czechia
Read full article: Scamurra scores 2, and U.S. opens women's Olympic hockey tournament with 5-1 win over CzechiaHayley Scamurra scored twice, and the United States opened the Milan Cortina Games women’s hockey tournament with a 5-1 win over Czechia.
IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures
Read full article: IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperaturesStaging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says.
Olympic officials from Africa quiz 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games leaders on visa concerns
Read full article: Olympic officials from Africa quiz 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games leaders on visa concernsOlympic officials from Africa have taken their concerns about a visa program for entering the United States to leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left kneeLindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.
Transfer deadline: Man City goes big again as Premier League clubs dominate transfer window
Read full article: Transfer deadline: Man City goes big again as Premier League clubs dominate transfer windowManchester City has gone big again in the January transfer window and will hope it reaps more rewards than last year.
IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE and Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter Olympics
Read full article: IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE and Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter OlympicsThe United States is already dominating the narrative two years before the Los Angeles Olympics and five days before the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Australian base in Italy gives athletes from Down Under a home edge at the Winter Olympics
Read full article: Australian base in Italy gives athletes from Down Under a home edge at the Winter OlympicsAustralia has a "home away from home" for the Milan Cortina Olympics at the European Training Centre in Gavirate, Italy.
Italy's Ladins take visibility into their own hands after minimal exposure in Olympic celebrations
Read full article: Italy's Ladins take visibility into their own hands after minimal exposure in Olympic celebrationsMembers of Italy’s Ladin minority, which settled a millennium ago in the Dolomite mountain hamlet that's now an Olympic host city, are disappointed the Winter Games will not spotlight their culture.
US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
Read full article: US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in ItalyNews that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy.
US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
Read full article: US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, HumphriesThe U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.
Sinner overcomes cramps, heat to continue Australian Open title defense. Djokovic gets 400th win
Read full article: Sinner overcomes cramps, heat to continue Australian Open title defense. Djokovic gets 400th winJannik Sinner made a dramatic comeback at the Australian Open, overcoming cramps and getting benefit from the tournament's extreme heat policy to beat Eliot Spizzirri.
Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A
Read full article: Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie AInter has extended its lead at the top of Serie A with six different players getting their names on the scoresheet in a 6-2 hammering of Pisa.
Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the Olympics
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin headline US ski and snowboard squad named to the OlympicsLindsey Vonn’s stirring return to ski racing in her 40s will hit its crescendo at the Milan Cortina Olympics, while the comeback quest of another U.S. gold medalist, snowboarder Jamie Anderson, came up short.
Giorgio Armani launches new era with iridescent colors and a star-studded front row
Read full article: Giorgio Armani launches new era with iridescent colors and a star-studded front rowRicky Martin and Hudson Williams joined a star-studded front row Monday for Giorgio Armani's menswear runway collection.
Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 racesAt age 41 Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled.
Milan prison hosts concert with instruments made by inmates from migrant smugglers’ boats
Read full article: Milan prison hosts concert with instruments made by inmates from migrant smugglers’ boatsIn Milan, a special performance at the Opera prison has featured instruments made from smugglers' boats that brought migrants to Italy.
Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life
Read full article: Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish lifeAs 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.
2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, 'trying to stay optimistic' for Italy
Read full article: 2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, 'trying to stay optimistic' for ItalyTwo-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim says she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn’t know whether she’ll be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month.
Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away
Read full article: Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay awayGuides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.
IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’
Read full article: IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation says parts of the main rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time.
French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
Read full article: French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal ClooneyFrance's government is defending its decision to grant citizenship to George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney, citing their contributions to France's international influence and cultural outreach.
Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026
Read full article: Pulisic ends 2025 with AC Milan goal. He's hoping for more with US at home World Cup in 2026Christian Pulisic scored the opener and Christopher Nkunku added two more as AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 3-0 in Serie A.
U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément Noël
Read full article: U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément NoëlU.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath has edged out Olympic champion Clément Noël to claim victory in a World Cup slalom at Alta Badia in Italy.
Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
Read full article: Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritageItalian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage.
NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concerns
Read full article: NHL cautiously optimistic of Olympic participation despite smaller rink size and ice safety concernsThe NHL remains cautiously optimistic about sending top hockey players to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February.
Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win
Read full article: Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern winLiverpool picked up a much-needed win over Inter Milan in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost.