The 2026 Winter Olympics is rattling along in northern Italy as Milan-Cortina plays host to the century-old sporting event. Norway are historically the most successful nation in the Winter Games and the Norwegians are once again on top the medal table,

The tournament begins with a round robin where each team plays a total of three games. The top teams in each group after the round robin, along with the best second-place team, advance to the quarterfinals. The other eight teams then compete in the qualification playoffs to determine the remaining four quarterfinal spots.

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Recapping Day 12 of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

There are five members of Team USA competing at the Olympics who are over 40. Two of them have won medals at the Milan Cortina Games: 40-year-old Kaillie Humphries and 41-year-old Elana Meyers Taylor. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports.

Coco Gauff continues to show in winter sports with the current Olympic Games ongoing in Milano-Cortina. Gauff is rooting for two Winter Olympians in particular, and she has also named two tennis players she thinks could do well at the Games.

Canada defeated Czechia 4-3 in the men's hockey quarterfinals thanks to an overtime goal by Ontario's Mitch Marner. Team captain Sidney Crosby was injured during the second period and left the game. Canada's men's curling team cruised to an 8-3 victory over Italy. The women's side is playing Italy now.

SportsLine's expert Mike Tierney reveals his United States vs. Canada picks for their Winter Olympics women's hockey gold-medal matchup on Thursday