US goalies out to justify the hype and Canada seeks to silence doubters at the Olympics

There is no lack of confidence on either side of the border, as the Americans are out to justify the hype in net, while the Canadians seek to silence the doubters.

Lindsey Vonn airlifted after crashing in Olympic downhill

Lindsey Vonn's dreams of powering through a devastating knee injury to make the Olympic medal podium came to a crashing halt.

US sending ICE unit for Winter Olympics security: What we know

Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, is reportedly being deployed for the Winter Olympics causing concerns for some in Italy ahead of the international event.

It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too

The U.S. lost to Canada in the final at 4 Nations, in the semifinals at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi and in the gold medal game at the 2010 Games in Vancouver. In 2026, the Americans are confident they can claim gold.

Team Canada leaves Blackhawks star Connor Bedard off its Winter Olympic roster

The best player on the Chicago Blackhawks roster is seen as the future of the sport in the NHL. He's not the future of Team Canada Olympic hockey, just yet.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese named to Team USA training camp roster

The biggest women's basketball star in Chicago will get a chance to take her talents to the international game with the Olympics in mind.

Olympics gender policy under review, ban on transgender athletes possible
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While we're still more than two years away from the 2028 Olympics Summer Games, a committee is weighing a potential ban on transgender athletes competing.

Transgender athlete ban considered ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
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The International Olympic Committee may move to bar transgender women from female events, a major policy shift that could reshape competition before the 2028 Summer Games.

Look ahead to 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy | ChicagoNOW
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The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to Northern Italy. Kathy McCabe, host of Dream of Italy on PBS, gives ChicagoNOW a look ahead at what to expect.

Future Olympic handball stars train in Mokena
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Good Day Chicago's Jake Hamilton takes you inside the Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp at The Oaks Fitness Center in Mokena, where USA Team Handball is helping young athletes from sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball learn the fast-paced game of team handball.

Law Enforcement Torch Run honors Special Olympics with statewide journey

Cook County sheriff’s deputies joined other law enforcement and military personnel in the Law Enforcement Torch Run through Chicago to support the Special Olympics.

Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.