Blue was the color of the House of Savoy, a royal dynasty that ruled Italy from 1861 to 1946. The house color since the 1300s was Savoy azure, a shade a blue, and it was the country's national color at the time of unification. Italy eventually evolved from the monarchy, but kept the color to honor the king that brought them together.

Hitting the halfway mark of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and Team USA is in the thick of the race for most medals. The U.S. added more to their tally Saturday after getting shutout in heartbreaking fashion Friday.

Cortina, a quintessential ski town, is co-hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan, showcasing its unique blend of mountain charm and Italian fashion.

The mountain village of Cortina, Italy, comes alive at night after Olympic events end, transitioning from a sporty atmosphere to a social one. Hearst Olympic correspondent Deirdre Fitzpatrick explained that once the sun sets,

Chloe Kim is off to Italy for another Olympics. Kim is one of the biggest stars set to compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and is trying to become the first action-sports athlete to win three straight gold medals. Kim qualified for the Winter Games ...

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate donned his yellow-and-blue costume and brought the mischievous spirit of the Minions to Milan in the men’s short program Tuesday following a music rights dispute that took over the Winter Olympics.

Lindsey Vonn’s father said Monday that the American superstar will no longer race if he has any influence over her decision and that she will not return to the Winter Olympics after breaking her leg in the downhill over the weekend. “She’s 41 years ...

Austin Florian’s Connecticut roots are planted in Southington, and today, people across the town gathered to watch him compete in his first Olympics. “It’s very exciting to be here,” said Barbara Hungerford at the Mulberry Gardens of Southington’s watch party.