At a glance, the common ground between the motorsports realm of NASCAR and the winter sport of luge should seem small. Then again, after a season-opening exhibition race for the stock-car crowd that faced snow and ice this past week,

Germany is expected to once again dominate the medal count in luge, but the U.S. could pull off a surprise or two, especially in the women's events.

Here's a look at the differences between bobsled, luge and skeleton heading into the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

The two-time medalist and former Team USA flag bearer will lead athletes competing Feb. 7-12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially begins today with the opening ceremony after athletes competed in a number of early events. Curling began the action over the past two days, while women's hockey and figure skating have also gotten underway.

Injuries are most common in newer ski and snowboarding events at the Winter Olympics.

Jonathan Gustafson talks about discovering his love for luge at 11 as he prepares to represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.