Team USA

Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators is set to represent the United States at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. The forward expressed strong confidence in his team's gold medal chances following a recent international experience. Teammate Jake Sanderson shares the excitement as the Olympics approach.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, begin on February 6, promising record gender balance with women comprising 47% of participants. Team USA boasts athletes from states like Colorado, Washington, and Michigan across disciplines including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and hockey. Norway leads predictions for most gold medals at 63%, followed by the U.S. at 18%.

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard organization named its cross-country skiing roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on January 23, 2026. The team features eight athletes from Alaska, highlighting the state's strong presence in the sport. Notable selections include four-time Olympian Jessie Diggins and Stanford sophomore Sammy Smith, who balances soccer and skiing.

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced a roster of eight women and eight men for the cross-country skiing events at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The team, led by Jessie Diggins in her final Games, includes several returning Olympians and first-timers, with strong representation from Alaska. The athletes will compete in Val di Fiemme, Italy, from February 6 to 22.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been added to Team USA's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking his debut in the international tournament. USA Baseball announced the news on social media Monday. The 32-year-old joins a talented lineup of committed players for the event set for March 2026.

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Following the U.S. roster announcement for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen outlined projected forward lines, defense pairs, and goaltending. The top line features the Tkachuk brothers with Jack Eichel, backed by Connor Hellebuyck in net, leveraging chemistry from the 4 Nations Face-Off.