SI Weekend Roundup: Unfazed and Unbelievable, Milan Didn’t Need the Olympics to Know How Good Life Can Be

Often, the Olympics can help us understand how a city sees itself. In the case of the 2026 host, we learned how an endlessly beautiful city sees the Games.

SI WEEKEND ROUNDUP Unfazed and Unbelievable, Milan Didn't Need the Olympics to Know How Good Life Can Be Michael Rosenberg Often, the Olympics can help us understand how a city sees itself. In the case of the 2026 host, we learned how an endlessly beautiful city sees the Games. READ MORE Duke Moves Into Title Favorite With Gritty, March-Like Win Over Top-Ranked Michigan Bryan Fischer Hours after the selection committee revealed its top 16 seeds, Duke responded with its ninth ranked victory that could reshape the top line. READ MORE Eileen Gu Learns of Her Grandmother's Passing After Making Olympic History With Gold Medal Win Madison Williams Gu successfully defended her freestyle skiing halfpipe gold medal win from the 2022 Beijing Olympics. READ MORE Join the SI College Basketball Newsletter SI's college basketball newsletter delivers insider reporting and can't-miss stories on the biggest moments from across the country. From weekly previews to in-depth features, it's your essential guide to staying ahead in the world of NCAA hoops. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE More from Sports Illustrated Inter Miami Player Ratings vs. LAFC: A Shocking Debut Paints Worrying Picture Read More In Milan, Jordan Stolz Became a Star. For French Alps 2030, He Will Work to Be a Legend Read More WNBA Doesn't Budge on Salary in Latest CBA Proposal, Here's Why That's Significant Read More Olympic Figure Skating Gala: Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin Shine During Final Skates In Milan Read More Team Gaither Defeats Team Robinson 27–23 in 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl 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.