The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have wrapped up in no time at all, leaving us to pivot toward the Oscars and March Madness. As one grand spectacle concludes, the next wave of cultural highlights and distractions beckons—reminding us just how quickly our attention can shift.

As the Winter Olympics enter their final week, Team USA prepares for a decisive men’s hockey quarterfinal that could shape its medal aspirations. With several sports still in play, the competition remains fierce and full of promise for athletes and fans alike.

Two of Team USA’s brightest figure skaters, Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu, will take the ice on Tuesday for their short program at the Winter Olympics. Fans eager to see the “Blade Angels” in action won’t want to miss this highly anticipated event.

Fans of winter sports and collegiate basketball can look forward to Tuesday’s TV schedule. Catch the Winter Olympics and local matchups featuring Illinois women and Iowa men. Don’t forget to check your local listings for exact broadcast details.

Monday’s lineup features Iowa women taking on Nebraska and Winter Olympics excitement unfolding on TV. Local listings give viewers a variety of sports to choose from, whether they follow collegiate matchups or international competitions.

Seventy years have passed since Marv Melville journeyed from Salt Lake City to compete in the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. As the Games return to Italy in 2026, he reflects on what it meant to be an Olympian and how those memories have stuck with him through the decades.