As the world turns its view to Milan for the Milan Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremonies, the Deseret News photojournalist Scott G Winterton shares several views of the city, decorated in Olympic glory — from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping center to the Milan Cortina Games megastore located in front of Duomo.

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Mary Carillo's going to be catching plenty of Olympic-level spectacle soon, because she's going to serve as the cohost of NBC's 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games' Opening Ceremony coverage ... in lieu of the original cohost,

U.S. athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Games marveled at their Olympic ceremonies uniforms designed by Ralph Lauren. "Zero notes," Tess Johnson said. (Photo: AP)

Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of the effects of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday.

After crashing during her final downhill one week before the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics, Lindsey Vonn gives an update on her Olympic chances.

As global temperatures rise, what will the Winter Games look like in another century? Will they be possible, even with innovations?

Of course, the Super Bowl is not the only major athletic event taking place this weekend. The Olympic Winter Games, also known this year as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, kicks off Friday. There will be one new sport (ski mountaineering) as well as such favorites as speedskating, snowboarding and freestyle skiing.