MILAN (AP) — Finally an Olympic champion on the day she turned 35, Italian speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida couldn't wait to run over to hug her 2 1/2-year-old son, Tommaso, after winning the women’s 3,

On her 35th birthday, Lollobrigida set an Olympic record to win gold, setting off a raucous celebration with her team and son, Tommaso.

Let the Games begin! More than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries have gathered in Milan, Italy, where they will spend the next two weeks competing for Olympic gold in sports such as skiing, figure skating,

Italy has put in place a massive security operation for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics ahead of Friday's opening ceremony.

The media giant is betting that high-wattage celebrities, YouTube stars and a plan to turn athletes into social media sensations can drive viewer interest in the actual games themselves.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy, Minnesota is represented by 37 athletes on Team USA, and another 22 with ties to the state are competing for other countries. Competition at the Milan Cortina Games for these Minnesota Olympians begins Thursday,

The rapper brought signature energy to the historic tradition as anticipation builds for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Legendary rapper Snoop

The City of Milan will activate its 'Red Zones’ ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, restricting access to certain areas.