BBC Sport finds evidence raising questions over the neutral eligibility of four Russian athletes.

Beating the Americans will feel even sweeter for the U.S.' top allies.

At the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, that superpower rivalry was on full display on the ice. The U.S. men’s ice hockey team — made up largely of college players and amateurs — faced off against the Soviet squad, a battle-hardened, gold medal-winning machine. The Americans weren’t supposed to stand a chance.

February 6, 2026 • As the Winter Olympics get underway in Milan and across the Italian Alps, our correspondent looks back at a bold pledge made by the organizers: that these games would be sustainable. They said they would slash the event’s carbon ...

The first Olympic medals won't be awarded until Saturday, but there's some serious style points up for grabs. Which country is best dressed?

The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Italy this year, with all the action taking place in Milan and the Alpine city of Cortina. This year marks the fourth time Italy has hosted the Winter Games;