Officials briefly paused the matches at the historic curling stadium when the lights dimmed and flickered. Curlers kept sliding on the ice to stay ready. Fans cheered when the bright lights came back shortly after and competition resumed. Venue officials said they were investigating and had no immediate word on what caused the problem.

Korey Dropkin is grateful for his Olympic moment as the U.S. curling team looks to capitalize on a mix of youth and experience to challenge for gold in Italy.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ongoing snowfall forced Milan Cortina Games organizers to cancel the opening women's downhill training session scheduled for Thursday.

ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel deployed for the Milano Cortina Olympics will not conduct any policing on Italian streets, Italy's interior minister said on Tuesday,

When Kirsten Simms was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she left no doubt: "I want to go to the Olympics."