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FILE - Netherlands' team compete during the Winter Olympics women's speedskating team pursuit at the Oval Lingotto in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Speedskating for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics appears destined to be held at the Turin oval after the IOC rejected plans to build an expensive roof over the outdoor track at Baselga di Piné. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)
Organizers for 2026 Olympics seeking new speedskating venue

Jan. 22, 2023 11:46 AM EST

FILE - The Olympic flame burns as fireworks explode during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Creative director Marco Balich, reveals to The Associated Press that he has been working for a year on a 30-minute show that will run ahead of the World Cup 2022 opening game between Qatar and Ecuador. He says local organizers "wanted to create a real show, which FIFA is not accustomed to.” (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
AP Exclusive: Balich leads Olympics-style World Cup ceremony

By Andrew Dampf Nov. 16, 2022 04:05 PM EST

FILE - The logo of 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics, right, are unveiled to the journalists at a press conference in Rome, March 30, 2021. Another expensive venue for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been approved, with a 50 million euro ($50 million) project slated to place a roof over the outdoor speedkating oval in Baselga di Pine. The Milan-Cortina organizing committee said Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 that it couldn’t comment on "a choice made by Baselga,” but noted that speedskating was slated for Baselga in the bid dossier and that the International Skating Union prefers an indoor oval.(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, file)
2026 Olympic speedskating oval to get $50 million roof

By Andrew Dampf Nov. 08, 2022 03:45 PM EST

FILE - The Calgary Flames introduce Mike Keenan as the team's new head coach at a news conference in Calgary, Canada, June 14, 2007. Keenan was named coach of Italy’s men’s national ice hockey team on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, giving the Stanley Cup winner a chance to guide the host country at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press via AP, File)
Mike Keenan to coach host Italy in hockey at 2026 Olympics

Oct. 14, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - Bobsleds are parked next to the track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 17, 2021. Costly construction delays, a leadership vacancy linked to a volatile political climate and a lack of sponsors amid a spreading financial crisis has prompted International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to acknowledge the "challenges" facing organizers for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti, File)
IOC president Bach discusses 'challenges' for 2026 Games

By Andrew Dampf Sep. 16, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Juventus' Paulo Dybala, left, celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Salernitana, at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, March 20, 2021. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)
US Salernitana vs Juventus Turin 3/20/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

The Olympic Rings are seen during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Olympics Live: Flame extinguished to end Beijing Games

Feb. 19, 2022 10:09 PM EST

Canada's Brad Gushue gestures to United States' John Landsteiner at the end of the men's curling bronze medal match between Canada and the United States at the Beijing Winter Olympics Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
Canada beats US behind Gushue to win Olympic curling bronze

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 18, 2022 04:04 AM EST

United States players celebrate after a 4-1 win against Finland in a women's semifinal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Olympics Live: US wins to set up gold-medal game with Canada

Feb. 13, 2022 09:34 PM EST

FILE - Canadian gold medalist Duff Gibson celebrates after crossing the finishing line during the Olympic Men's Skeleton race at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games at Cesana Pariol, Italy, Friday, Feb. 17, 2006. Gibson has published a book called “The Tao of Sport” in which he details his mental approach and explains why he thinks that is the difference-maker for elite athletes. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)
Olympic champion Duff Gibson explains the 'tao' of sport

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 10, 2022 02:57 AM EST

United States' Lindsey Jacobellis celebrates after winning a gold medal in the women's cross finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Jacobellis finally wins Olympic gold medal, 1st for US

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 09, 2022 06:28 AM EST

United States' Lindsey Jacobellis celebrates after winning a gold medal in the women's cross finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Finishing touch: 16 years later, Jacobellis gets her gold

By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham Feb. 09, 2022 03:09 AM EST

Martins Dukurs from Latvia starts for his first run of the men's Skeleton world cup competition in Wintergerg, Germany, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (Caroline Seidel/dpa via AP)
Skeleton preview: Dukurs, Bos head to Olympics with momentum

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 15, 2022 02:15 PM EST

Alexander Zverev of Germany holds his trophy after winning the singles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Zverev defeated Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-4/6-4.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ITF Italy 13A, Women Singles

Nov. 21, 2021 12:54 PM EST

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns the ball to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their singles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ITF Italy 13A, Women Singles

Nov. 21, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Daniil Medvedev of Russia gestures during his singles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Alexander Zverev of Germany, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ITF Italy 13A, Women Singles

Nov. 21, 2021 12:36 PM EST

France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut, left, pose with their trophy after winning the doubles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Herbert and Mahut defeated Rajeev Ram of the United States and Britain's Joe Salisbury 6-4/7-6. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ATP World Tour Finals Men Doubles

Nov. 21, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Alexander Zverev of Germany, with his brother Misha, left, holds his trophy after winning the singles final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Zverev defeated Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-4/6-4.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Urged forward by brother, Zverev wins with aggressive tactic

By Andrew Dampf Nov. 21, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Daniil Medvedev of Russia shake hands with Casper Ruud of Norway, right, at the end of their ATP World Tour Finals, singles semifinal, tennis match, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Medvedev won 6-4/6-2. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ATP World Tour Finals Men Singles

Nov. 20, 2021 06:16 PM EST

Novak Djokovic of Serbia leaves the court after losing to Alexander Zverev of Germany in their ATP World Tour Finals, singles semifinal, tennis match, at the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Zverev won 7-6/4-6/6-3. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ATP World Tour Finals Men Singles

Nov. 20, 2021 06:16 PM EST