MILAN (AP) — There will be a big visual difference between hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics and the version played in the NHL: Every player is required to wear a neck guard. "I haven’t worn a neck guard since youth hockey,

The 2026 Olympics are here. What is the format of the men's hockey tournament? What's the point system, overtime and shootout format? What are the gold medal odds? We answer those questions and more.

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Matt Severance reveals his best bets for men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics from Milano Cortina, Italy

The first medal of the Winter Games was awarded this morning, with Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen taking the gold. Sweden took the top two spots in women's skiathlon and Italy won gold in women’s 3,000-meter speed skating.

Italian cities Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will be the hosts, but some events will take place in other cities including Anterselva/Antholz, Bormio, Livigno, Predazzo and Verano. Team USA will send 232 athletes to compete,

The 2026 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee told CBS News it was "aware of an issue affecting a small number of medals and is investigating the matter," after some athletes who won medals in the games reported they had broken.

The U.S. women's hockey team is undefeated at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, boasting a record of three wins and no losses, and is preparing for a much-anticipated preliminary round