The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.

VERONA, Italy (AP) — A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the Milan Cortina ...

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

Follow the latest live news on all things Olympics 2026 closing ceremonies as the Winter Games winds down after a memorable run in Milano Cortina.

Ancient themes and a stunning setting brought the curtain down on a Winter Games that showcased some of oldest myths in the sporting world.

After competing in XXV Winter Games, Olympians will be treated to an epic send-off at Verona's ancient arena.

Here's what to know about the Closing Ceremony, and when the 2026 Olympics officially end. The Closing Ceremony is slated to begin at 1 p.m. CT Sunday. Coverage of the 2026 Olympics Closing Ceremony ...

The timing of the games originated with the first Olympics, which were believed to have been held in 776 BC in ancient Greece, according to the International Olympics Committee. Time was then measured ...

The Olympic Games featured naked athletes, awarded medals for painting and took a 14-century hiatus. Those aren’t crazy rumors—they’re actual facts about the Olympics. The ancient Games spanned ...