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Olympic roadway network coming to Southern California
Southern California will build several roadways ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. This will include permit-only access roads for athletes, coaches, and officials.
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Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode at event in Raleigh
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night. Simpson underwent CPR at the track and an automated external defibrillator was also used befo...
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North Carolina colleges to play a big part in the 2029 World University Games
The World University Games are set to be held in North Carolina, but representatives are on a 15-day visit to the Triad, Triangle and Charlotte to look at sites. They said University of North Carolina is among one of the schools that will play a big part in the operation.
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Debbie Antonelli's free throws for Frankie shines light on son's mission and success
Every Mother's Day weekend since 2019, Debbie Antonelli puts on her "24-Hour Nothing But Net" fundraiser where she shoots 100 free throws every hour on the hour for 24 hours.
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After going for gold, Canes come back from Olympic break striving for silver
The Carolina Hurricanes' 20-day layoff from the Olympic break ends on Thursday as a sprint to the postseason continues with the Stanley Cup in their crosshairs.
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Gold: Why USA men's hockey team shouldn't attend Trump's State of the Union address
The U.S. men's and women's hockey teams secured historic gold medal victories over Canada in Milan. The men's team accepted an invitation to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, while the women declined.
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UNC grad has best job at Olympic Games: Helping athletes manage downtime
Ethan Lievense works with the Athlete Development and Engagement team for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
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10 memorable moments from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) -- With 116 medal events over 16 days spread across northern Italy, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics delivered many unforgettable moments. Here are 10 of the biggest, from heartbreak to triumph.
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US men's hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu's halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) -- Jack Hughes' overtime goal against Canada gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980 -- and on the 46th anniversary of the " Miracle on Ice " no less.
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Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games
VERONA, Italy (AP) -- The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday as the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were extinguished during a closing ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games ever.
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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980
MILAN (AP) — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed.
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Hurricanes sled hockey sends off local teen, headed to Italy for Paralympics
The Hurricanes sled hockey team held a send-off on Saturday for 19-year-old Kayden Beasley. Beasley was one of 14 people named in the initial roster for the US Paralympic Sled Hockey team.
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'A lot happier now': US Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu talks after winning gold
CNN's Coy Wire talks with Team USA figure skater Alysa Liu about her achievements at the Milan-Cortina Games.
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At halfpipe, neither US-born Olympic favorite competes for America. Eileen Gu takes the heat
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The two best bets to win the gold medal in women's halfpipe skiing at the Winter Olympics were born in the United States.
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Alysa Liu walked away from skating. Her fresh outlook when she returned helped her win Olympic gold
MILAN (AP) -- Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics about winning the gold medal.
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Milan Cortina model increases distance, dilutes environmental cost of hosting Olympics
As Olympic host cities weigh environmental impact and long-term economic use more heavily than short-term convenience, regional models that prioritize existing infrastructure could become increasingly common.
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Alysa Liu gives US its first women's figure skating Olympic gold in 24 years, bests Japanese rivals
MILAN (AP) — Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years, performing a near-flawless free skate Thursday night in a glittering golden dress to upstage Japanese rivals Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai at the Milan Cortina Games.
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Arena di Verona unveils Olympic rings ahead of closing ceremony in the city of love
The closing ceremony seeks to celebrate the diversity of the sprawling 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and leave fans with a taste of the inspiration and unity that are cultivated by the Olympic Games.
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Little carnivores: NC expert explains what makes Tina and Milo, the Winter Olympics mascots, special
A North Carolina expert talks about what makes stoats, the mascots for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, so special.
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United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller's OT goal
MILAN (AP) — A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women’s hockey teams to take the ice.
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Jordan Stolz's Olympic gold streak ends with loss to China's Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500
MILAN (AP) — Jordan Stolz was rather surprised that his Olympic gold medal streak ended Thursday. So was his coach. And so, too, was Ning Zhongyan of China, the man who beat Stolz in speedskating's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Games.
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Alysa Liu carries US medal hopes into concluding women's free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics
MILAN (AP) — Alysa Liu is left to bear the ambitions of the American figure skating team on Thursday night, when the last of the “Blade Angels” with a legitimate shot at the Olympic gold medal tries to catch Japanese teammates Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto during the women's free skate at the Milan Cortina Games.
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Salt Lake City plans snowmaking for 2034 winter games amid climate concerns
Salt Lake City is set to host the 2034 Winter Games, but recent low snowfall levels have raised concerns about the impact of climate change on winter sports. To ensure the games proceed smoothly, officials are preparing large-scale snowmaking efforts and maintaining a stockpiled snow reserve.
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NC State textile experts explain technology behind Winter Olympic uniforms
Complex engineering goes into designing and creating the uniforms athletes compete in at the Winter Olympics.
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Durham company uses biometric tech to capture fan excitement at 2026 Winter Games
A University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill grad and employee at Sports Media Technology (SMT), based in Durham, uses biometric data to display fan excitement at the Winter Olympics.
