The 2026 Winter Olympics begin next week, and for the first time since the 2014 games in Sochi, Russia, NHL players will take part in the men's hockey tournament. The United States team figures to be one of the favorites,

John Niyo of The Detroit News highlights five events to watch at the Olympic Games in Italy:

The launch of the PWHL in 2024 has raised standards across women’s hockey, giving elite players regular high-level competition and accelerating the development of national programs beyond the traditional North American powerhouses.

NBC, which holds U.S. broadcast rights to the Olympics through 2036, including Utah’s next Olympics, the 2034 Winter Games, called the coach’s text ”telling” and declaring, “Few can rally as impressively as three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn.”

STAMFORD, CONN. – February 3, 2026 – NBC Sports has selected Audio-Technica to once again provide professional microphones, broadcast headsets, headphones and related accessories for its production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Feb. 6-22, and March 6-15, respectively.

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, gear up with Streaker Sports, which has an exclusive collection featuring USA Hockey, Peanuts and more.

Nebraska Football Wideout Wins Dunk Contest, Shows Impressive Athleticism Quinn Clark showed flash in 2025, and the 6-foot-5 pass catcher will now enter his sophomore season with the potential to play a key role for the Big Red next fall.

STAMFORD, CONN. – February 3, 2026 – NBC Sports has selected Appear to provide the X Platform for its production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Feb. 6-22, and March 6-15, respectively.