Italy’s impressive run as the host nation continued on Sunday, with its athletes once again rising to the moment. Competing on home snow, the Italian team has consistently delivered performances at or above expectations, keeping the country near the top of the medal standings. The momentum carried into the women’s giant slalom, where another gold medal added to the celebration. Federica Brignone, the 35-year-old Italian veteran, captured gold in the giant slalom just days af

When people think of American Olympic hockey, they often picture the 1980 “Miracle on Ice”; a scrappy group of college players shocking the world. But on Saturday night in Milan, the roles were reversed. This time, the United States arrived as the powerhouse, stacked with N.H.L. stars, while Denmark played the underdog, relying mostly on European league players and only a few lesser-known N.H.L. names. For a moment, though, it felt like history might twist again. Denmark gra