The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continue today before Friday's opening ceremony. Curling began the action yesterday and continues today, with wins for the U.S., Canada, hosts Italy and Britain.

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Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

MILAN — Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio watched the United States’ women’s hockey team take on Czechia on Thursday, the first stop in a trip planned to include a visit to the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony Friday night.

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