The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is Friday, along with mixed doubles curling, figure skating and training for Alpine skiing, luge and ski jumping.

The United States leads the team figure skating event by two points after three events. Madison Chock and Evan Bates produced the best score in the rhythm dance to give the Americans the early lead. Alysa Liu took second in the women's short program to solidify the advantage.

In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we're taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present.

By Lori Ewing Jan 29 (Reuters) - When Japanese skater Yuma Kagiyama launches into his free programme under the Olympic lights at the Milano Cortina Games next month, the sweep of "Nessun dorma" is sure to strike a chord with the Italian crowd — a return to the city of Turandot's premiere on its 100th anniversary.

Alex Carpenter, Joy Dunne, and Hilary Knight scored for Team USA, which is slated to play Finland on Saturday.

The United States women's hockey team's quest for an Olympic gold medal began with a resounding win over Czechia on Thursday.