Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where the curling events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

McMorris, per the CBC, suffered life-threatening injuries after he slammed into a tree during a backcountry ride in 2017. That resulted in him having a rod placed in his leg, a plate in his arm and another plate in his jaw. Despite that and other significant injuries, McMorris said last month that he felt he was in good health entering these Games.

The Winter Olympics got underway Wednesday with the first curling matches in Cortina, but came to a halt only moments later because of a power outage.

Lindsey Vonn will still attempt to ski at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics despite a recent crash and injury. Here's the latest update.

Here's what's new at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, from the debut of ski mountaineering to new events in alpine skiing and luge.

Here's everything you need to know about ski mountaineering, aka skimo, and when you can watch the newest Olympic sport.

The Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin reveals the key to winning a gold medal for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics in this one-on-one interview.

The decision comes after widespread protests in both the United States and Milan over the presence and conduct of ICE agents.

Cities currently suitable to host the Winter Games may not be by the 2050s.

The very first Winter Olympics were held in 1924, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), but athletes showed off their excellence in winter sports long before then.

MILAN (AP) — Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of the effects of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday.