SI Weekend Roundup: Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony Paraded the Wonder of Italy to the World

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway with a rousing display of Italian culture in a nation that is constantly struggling with letting go of fond memories from its past.

SI WEEKEND ROUNDUP Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony Paraded the Wonder of Italy to the World Andrew Gastelum The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway with a rousing display of Italian culture in a nation that is constantly struggling with letting go of fond memories from its past. READ MORE Albert Breer's NFL Awards Ballot: Drake Maye for MVP, Matthew Stafford for First-Team All-Pro Albert Breer In the wake of the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame controversy, it's best to be transparent about votes for individual honors. Plus, the Nick Emmanwori injury could be cause for concern in Seattle. READ MORE Mike Vrabel's Face-Tingling Energy Drink Has Become Part of Patriots Culture Conor Orr He chugs it before meetings. He updates players on his daily consumption. 'I am amazed,' one player says. READ MORE Join the SI Boxing Newsletter A weekly spotlight on the biggest fights, stories and in-depth reporting on boxing, from features to sharp commentary on combat sports. Click to Subscribe! More from Sports Illustrated Why Super Bowl TV Ratings Will Be Down This Year Read More Donald Trump's ICE Mess Has Spilled Over, Staining Team USA's Winter Olympics Read More How One Fan's Paranormal Encounters Could Help the Seahawks Vanquish Their Ghosts Read More Even in Her Victory Lap, Jessie Diggins Is Always Thinking About Others Read More How Seahawks DC Aden Durde Became the Coach Who Could Break a Major Barrier Read More Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. Click to subscribe! Sign up for SI Newsletters Stay ahead of the game—sign up for all of SI's newsletters, from golf and soccer to MMQB, and never miss a moment. Get it in your inbox We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Sports Illustrated newsletter. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the Sports Illustrated newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.