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Athletes on the podium at the Winter Olympics in Italy will be awarded the most expensive medals in the history of the Games ...

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the ...

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the ...

It’s been 106 years since “ice hockey,” so called to differentiate it from the game that’s played on grass, made its Olympic debut, the Winnipeg Falcons winning the historic first gold medal at ...

The iconic symbol has been around for more than 100 years, but you might be surprised to learn the real meaning behind the ...

What are Olympic medals made of? The answer varies depending on the time period of the Olympics you look into. (AP Photo) ...

The serious son of Quaker parents, Philip Noel-Baker was first a scholar, then an Olympian, and finally a Nobel Peace Prize winner. He is the only person ever to have won both an Olympic medal and a ...

It’s the ultimate photo op, but just how far back does this Olympic tradition go? Brotherhood, unity, peace and understanding among nations. The lofty ideals of the Olympic Games offer all of us the ...

1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. 1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor of ...

Ilia Malinin won his fourth consecutive U.S. figure skating title, officially securing his spot on the 2026 Olympic team. Known as the "Quad God," Malinin toned it down to "only" three quadruple jumps ...