Lindsey Vonn says she’s not retiring after a terrifying Milan Olympics crash that nearly cost her leg, insisting she’ll decide her future on her own terms and is focused on rehab and life beyond skiing.
A US Navy attack submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka after MILAN 2026, killing 87 sailors and signaling a major escalation between the US and Iran. The strike tests India’s neutrality, as New Delhi responds cautiously to the incident while domestic critics urge stronger leadership and a clearer stance in the region.
A Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a U.S. submarine in international waters off Sri Lanka as it returned from participation in India's MILAN 2026 naval exercises and the International Fleet Review. Sri Lanka recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 sailors, with about 130 crew reportedly aboard. DoD released footage of the torpedo strike; Iran condemned the attack. India had said the ship participated as a guest; the incident sparked debate over maritime security in the Indian Ocean and drew reactions from regional governments.
An Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, was torpedoed and sunk by a U.S. submarine off Sri Lanka. The ship had previously participated in India’s MILAN 2026 naval exercises as a guest of the Indian navy. Sri Lankan authorities recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 sailors, and the incident has intensified debates in India about maritime security and the reach of the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Indian Ocean.
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey gold since 1980 in Milan, while paying a heartfelt tribute to late Johnny Gaudreau by parading his jersey and recognizing his family at the medal ceremony; teammates said they played for him, turning the victory into a memorial moment for the beloved hockey star.
U.S. speed skater Jordan Stolz, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, heads to Milan 2026 pursuing a third gold while maintaining composure despite nerves, following a gold in the 500m and competing for medals in multiple events.
Jake Paul was in the stands, second row, celebrating his fiancée Jutta Leerdam as she won the women's 1,000m speedskating gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
President Donald Trump labeled U.S. freestyle skier Hunter Hess a 'real loser' after Hess said representing the U.S. at Milan 2026 comes with mixed emotions; Hess stressed wearing the flag doesn’t mean he endorses all U.S. actions, a nuance Trump claimed Hess misrepresented on Truth Social.
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, stars of the series Heated Rivalry, have been named official torchbearers for the Olympic Torch Relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan; the exact torch-carrying dates and locations have not yet been announced.