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For Milano Cortina 2026, This Will Be a Winter Olympics Only Zone

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

For the duration of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, iPINIONS is setting aside its usual mix of topics to focus exclusively on the Games. Expect daily dispatches highlighting athletes, moments, absurdities, grace, crashes, and comebacks — along with a reminder that sport can still offer joy and connection in a mad, mad, mad world.… Read more.

Let the 2010 Olympic Winter Games Begin

Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 6:49 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Unfortunately, last night’s Opening Ceremony was marred by the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili (21), an athlete from the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, during a practice run on the luge earlier in the day.   Clearly this was a tragic event. But I’m glad the Olympic spirit rendered unthinkable all talk of showing respect for… Read more.