Evan Bates and Madison Chock closed today's events with a boost to Team USA's score, earning the team 10 points in their ice dance free dance event. As of now, the Japanese figure skating team ranks second with 39 points, and Italy trails closely behind with 37 points.

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.

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

A pair of stoats named Tina and Milo are the mascots for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is Friday, along with mixed doubles curling, figure skating and training for Alpine skiing, luge and ski jumping.

Here's the full cross-country skiing schedule at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

RELATED: How to Watch Olympic Figure Skating – The Complete Winter 2026 Schedule 4 a.m. ET: Men's Slalom: Run 1 on USA Network 7:30 a.m. ET: Men's Slalom: Run 2 on USA Network 2:45 p.m. ET: Men's Slalom: First & Final Runs on NBC 4 a.m. ET: Women's Slalom: Run 1 on USA Network

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

A Swedish skier will make history as the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Winter Olympic Games.