This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. For more than a century, Times Union photographers have been documenting the Capital Region’s fascinating people, places and pivotal moments.

Olympic Games began in 1924 in Chamonix, France, offering numerous opportunities for winter sports to gain visibility. Dog sledding, however, carved out a niche for itself in only one edition of the ...

Photos of Special Olympics Washington Winter Games Opening Ceremony Friday night at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. The ...

Some also took photos with much-loved mascots, and beaming athletes stood proudly on podiums as they received their medals. These games follow the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing in 2022 ...

Nordic combined is the only Winter Olympic sport that excludes a gender, giving men an opportunity to go for gold while women are relegated to watching. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation ...

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics feature ... AC Milan via Getty Images) The San Siro is home to two of Italy’s most storied soccer teams — AC Milan and Inter Milan. (Getty) As with recent Winter ...

Skiers are seen from above at the Cross Country skiing stadium which will be used at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. This is a collection of photos ...