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Canadian snowboarder McMorris eyes slopestyle after crash at Olympics

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Canadian snowboard star Mark McMorris is still targeting the slopestyle event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics …

Ukrainian flag bearer proud to show his country is still standing

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Ukrainian flag bearer Vladyslav Heraskevych said Thursday he was "proud" to represent his country at the Milan-Cortina …

Spurs boss Frank says Romero outburst 'dealt with internally'

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said Thursday that Cristian Romero's outspoken social media comments about the …

Giannis suitors make deals as NBA trade deadline nears

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Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline neared on Thursday with two suitors …

Carrick stresses significance of Munich air disaster to Man Utd history

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Michael Carrick said his Manchester United players must "understand the history" of the Munich air disaster as the club …

Record January window for transfers despite drop in spending

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Football clubs worldwide set a new winter transfer window record in terms of the number of transactions completed, …

Winter Olympics opening ceremony nears as virus disrupts ice hockey

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Preparations for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics ratcheted up Thursday on the eve of the opening ceremony while the …

No time frame to get Palmer in 'perfect' shape - Rosenior

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he will have to continue to assess Cole Palmer's fitness "game-by-game" after an injury …

US Olympic body backs LA28 leadership amid Wasserman scandal

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The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee gave strong backing to the Los Angeles 2028 Games leadership on Thursday, …

Gnabry extends Bayern Munich deal until 2028

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Germany forward Serge Gnabry has extended his contract at Bayern Munich by two years until 2028, the club announced …

England captain Stokes suffers facial injury after being hit by ball

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England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball.

Italy captain Lamaro amongst trio set for 50th caps against Scotland

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Captain Michele Lamaro and backs Juan Ignacio Brex and Paolo Garbisi will earn their 50th caps for Italy against …

Piastri plays down McLaren rivalry with champion Norris

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Just a month before the Formula One season gets rolling again in Australia, McLaren's Oscar Piastri said he got a "fair …

German Cup final to stay in Berlin until 2030

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The German Cup final is to remain at Berlin's Olympic Stadium until at least 2030 after an extension was agreed with …

Taming the lion: Olympians take on Bormio's terrifying Stelvio piste

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The Stelvio course in Bormio that will stage the men's alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics has a reputation …

Italy's Casse tops second Olympic downhill training

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Italy's Mattia Casse topped the second men's training for the Olympic downhill in Bormio on Thursday.

Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

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Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to full-back from the wing for his Six Nations return against England at …

Anti-doping boss 'uncomfortable' with Valieva's coach at Olympics

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The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday he was "uncomfortable" with the presence at the 2026 Winter …

England's Brook predicts record 300-plus scores at T20 World Cup

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England captain Harry Brook said on Thursday that he believes it could be a record-breaking T20 World Cup, with fans …

Kinghorn, Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland for Six Nations opener

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Scotland's top two try-scorers of all time -- Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham -- plus British and Irish Lions …

Greenpeace slams fossil fuel sponsors for Winter Olympics

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Greenpeace activists staged a protest in Milan on Thursday against the sponsorship of the Milan-Cortina Olympics by …

Greenpeace slams fossel fuel sponsors for Winter Olympics

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Greenpeace activists staged a protest in Milan on Thursday against the sponsorship of the Milan-Cortina Olympics by …

Liverpool in 'good place' for years to come, says Slot

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Liverpool's recruitment of rising stars will put the club on a sure footing for years to come, according to manager Arne …

Pakistan will seek govt nod in potential India T20 finals clash

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Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet …

Fearless talent: Five young players to watch at the T20 World Cup

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The T20 World Cup begins on Saturday in India and Sri Lanka, with a chance for fresh faces to shine in the global …

India favourites as T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build-up

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Cricket's T20 World Cup begins Saturday after an acrimonious build‑up overshadowed by political turmoil, with Bangladesh …

LA officials call for Olympic chief to resign over Epstein file emails

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Multiple Los Angeles officials have called on 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman to step down, after the latest batch …

Fiji football legend returns home to captain first pro club

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Roy Krishna is unfazed by the heat. "PNG will be hotter," the 38-year-old striker quips from the sidelines of a training …

Four dead men: the cold case that engulfed a Colombian cycling star

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When four young farmers were taken at gunpoint from their homes during the darkest hours of Colombia's conflict, nobody …

Super Bowl stars stake claims for Olympic flag football

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The NFL pushed for years to get flag football into the Olympics, transforming its all-star Pro Bowl game into a showcase …

Italy foils Russian cyberattacks targeting Olympics

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Italy has thwarted a series of Russian cyberattacks targeting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the foreign minister …

Man City brush aside Newcastle to reach League Cup final

Feb 04 2026

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half …

Guardiola wants permission for Guehi to play in League Cup final

Feb 04 2026

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the League Cup …

Boxer Khelif reveals 'hormone treatments' before Paris Olympics

Feb 04 2026

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif revealed in an interview with French sports daily L'Equipe that she had undergone …

Lens cruise into French Cup quarters, Endrick sends Lyon through

Feb 04 2026

Lens reached the quarter-finals of the French Cup on Wednesday courtesy of a 4-2 win over Troyes, while an …

Dallas deals Davis to Wizards in blockbuster NBA trade: report

Feb 04 2026

Anthony Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star forward, was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to Washington in a blockbuster deal …

Undav pokes Stuttgart past Kiel into German Cup semis

Feb 04 2026

An unconventional Deniz Undav toe-poke put Stuttgart on track for a 3-0 win at Holstein Kiel on Wednesday and the …

No.1 Scheffler excited for Koepka return from LIV Golf

Feb 04 2026

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler sees the return of LIV Golf players to the PGA Tour as a start to having the world's best …

Curling quietly kicks off sports programme at 2026 Winter Olympics

Feb 04 2026

Two days before the opening ceremony, the sports programme at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics began on Wednesday with …

Germany goalkeeper Ter Stegen to undergo surgery

Feb 04 2026

Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will undergo surgery on his injured hamstring on Friday, his club Girona …

Shai to miss NBA All-Star Game with abdominal strain

Feb 04 2026

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sustained an abdominal strain and will miss the NBA …

From 'flop' to Super Bowl favorite: Sam Darnold's second act

Feb 04 2026

If there are no second acts in American life, nobody told Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.

Dallas deals Davis to Wizards in blockbuster NBA deal: report

Feb 04 2026

Anthony Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star forward, was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to Washington in a blockbuster deal …

Curling kicks off sports programme at 2026 Winter Olympics

Feb 04 2026

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics' sports programme began on Wednesday with the curling mixed doubles, which started two …

Wales' Macleod ready for 'physical battle' against England in Six Nations

Feb 04 2026

Wales flanker Josh Macleod believes his struggling side's Six Nations opener away to in-form England on Saturday could …

'All-time great': Maye's ambitions go beyond record Super Bowl bid

Feb 04 2026

In just his second NFL season, 23-year-old Drake Maye can make history Sunday as the youngest quarterback ever to win …

Shadow over Vonn as Shiffrin, Odermatt headline Olympic skiing

Feb 04 2026

Unstoppable Mikaela Shiffrin and Swiss master Marco Odermatt headline the alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics, but …

Cochran-Siegle tops first Olympic downhill training

Feb 04 2026

American Ryan Cochran-Siegle topped times for the first training run of the men's Olympic downhill at Bormio on …

White says time at Toulon has made him a better Scotland player

Feb 04 2026

Scotland scrum-half Ben White believes his three seasons in France's Top 14 with Toulon have made him better prepared …

All lights are go for Jalibert, says France's Dupont

Feb 04 2026

In-form France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is ready to step into the spotlight and shine in the reigning champions' Six …

Coach Thioune tasked with saving battling Bremen

Feb 04 2026

Daniel Thioune was named Werder Bremen coach on Wednesday and tasked with saving the struggling Bundesliga side from the …

Vowles dismisses Williams 2026 title hopes as 'not realistic'

Feb 04 2026

British Formula One team Williams has made progress but "it's not realistic" to target the title in 2026 or 2027, its …

'Dinosaur' Glenn chasing skating gold in first Olympics

Feb 04 2026

US champion Amber Glenn said Wednesday she may feel like a dinosaur competing in her first Winter Olympics at the age of …

Figure skating favourite Malinin feeling 'the pressure' in Milan

Feb 04 2026

Olympic men's figure skating star Ilia Malinin admitted Wednesday that being the favourite was a tough burden to carry.

Timber hopes League Cup can be catalyst for Arsenal success

Feb 04 2026

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber believes lifting the English League Cup could inspire the Gunners to even more success …

Can Vonn defy ACL rupture to win Olympic medal?

Feb 04 2026

Lindsey Vonn is convinced that her dream of a medal at the Winter Olympics could still become reality even after knee …

Selection process for future Olympic hosts set for reform

Feb 04 2026

The International Olympic Committee is considering reforming its procedure for awarding future Games to restore …

Injured Vonn's Olympic bid is 'inspirational', ski stars say

Feb 04 2026

US speed queen Lindsey Vonn's desire to race at the Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament is an inspiration to all …

France's Kante joins Fenerbahce after Erdogan 'support'

Feb 04 2026

France midfielder Ngolo Kante has signed for Fenerbahce from Saudi side Al-Ittihad thanks to "support" from president …

Mir sets pace on Sepang day two, Yamaha absent

Feb 04 2026

Spaniard Joan Mir set the pace on the second day of MotoGP pre-season testing in contrasting conditions at the Sepang …

Sky is the limit for Ireland fly-half Prendergast, says captain Doris

Feb 04 2026

Captain Caelan Doris said on Wednesday that he has faith in young fly-half Sam Prendergast ahead of Ireland's daunting …

Feyi-Waboso reminds England great Robinson of himself

Feb 04 2026

England Rugby World Cup-winner Jason Robinson believes Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's impressive skills are reminiscent of his …

Ukrainian chasing sumo greatness after meteoric rise

Feb 04 2026

Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in Ukraine to become a sumo wrestler in Japan and his rapid rise has taken him to one …

Draper to make long-awaited return in Davis Cup qualifier

Feb 04 2026

Jack Draper insists he is "still improving" as he prepares to return from a long-term injury absence this week in …

Can Ilia Malinin fulfil his promise at the Winter Olympics?

Feb 04 2026

US figure skater Ilia Malinin arrives at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics carrying an aura of invincibility.

Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener

Feb 04 2026

France coach Fabien Galthie expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a …

Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe

Feb 04 2026

Japan's J. League can one day compete with England's Premier League if a calendar switch helps clubs bring in bigger …

Coach plots first South Africa World Cup win after Test triumph

Feb 04 2026

Head coach Shukri Conrad had a clear plan which culminated in South Africa winning last year's World Test Championship …

Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Feb 04 2026

Pakistan's spin-heavy squad are in winning form ahead of the T20 World Cup, but a controversial decision to forfeit …

Seahawks kid Cooper Kupp seeks new Super Bowl memories

Feb 04 2026

How do you top winning the Super Bowl and being named MVP of American football's biggest game? If you're Cooper Kupp, …

Arteta backs Arsenal to build on 'magical' place in League Cup final

Feb 03 2026

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal will use the "magical" feeling of reaching the League Cup to fuel their Premier League …

Evil Empire to underdogs: Patriots eye 7th Super Bowl

Feb 03 2026

When Tom Brady and the New England Patriots won six Super Bowls from 12 appearances, their dominant dynasty was often …

Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final

Feb 03 2026

Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea …

Guardiola 'hurt' by suffering caused in global conflicts

Feb 03 2026

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has vowed to keep speaking out on humanitarian issues because of the "hurt" caused to …

Marseille do their work early to beat Rennes in French Cup

Feb 03 2026

Marseille scored in the opening minutes of each half to book a place in the quarter-finals of the French Cup with a …

Leverkusen sink St Pauli to book spot in German Cup semis

Feb 03 2026

Martin Terrier, Patrik Schick and Jonas Hofmann scored as Bayer Leverkusen moved past St Pauli 3-0 at home on Tuesday to …

Milan close gap on Inter with 3-0 win over Bologna

Feb 03 2026

AC Milan closed the gap on city rivals Inter at the top of Serie A with a convincing 3-0 win at Bologna on Tuesday.

No US immigration agents at Super Bowl: security chief

Feb 03 2026

NFL security chief Cathy Lanier said Tuesday that officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would have …

LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points: official

Feb 03 2026

Players in LIV Golf tournaments will be eligible to receive world ranking points for the first time from this year, the …

Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up

Feb 03 2026

Jacob Bethell underlined his importance to England's T20 World Cup hopes as he spun them to a hard-fought 12-run win …

Nagelsmann backs Ter Stegen for World Cup despite 'cruel' injury

Feb 03 2026

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Tuesday backed Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in his bid to regain fitness ahead of the 2026 …

Work for 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics 'behind schedule'

Feb 03 2026

The embattled organising team for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps needs to speed up work and pull together, …

Vonn says will defy injury and hunt for medals at Olympics

Feb 03 2026

Lindsey Vonn will attempt to defy the odds and compete at the Winter Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament, the US …

Norway's Kilde withdraws from Winter Olympics

Feb 03 2026

Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announced Tuesday that he had pulled out of the Winter Olympics after failing to …

Vonn says 'confident' can compete at Olympics despite ruptured ACL

Feb 03 2026

US ski star Lindsey Vonn said Tuesday that she thinks she can compete at the Winter Olympics despite rupturing a knee …

Spanish skater allowed to use Minions music at Olympics

Feb 03 2026

Spanish figure skater Tomas Guarino will be able to perform to the music of the Minions films after all at the …

Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle

Feb 03 2026

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is confident Sandro Tonali will not try to engineer a move away from the Magpies despite …

Vonn to provide injury update as Milan-Cortina Olympics near

Feb 03 2026

Lindsey Vonn is set on Tuesday to give an update on whether she is fit to compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics …

Fit-again France captain Dupont partners Jalibert against Ireland

Feb 03 2026

Star France scrum-half Antoine Dupont will make his return to the team to face Ireland in the Six Nations after head …

IOC chief Coventry calls for focus on sport, not politics

Feb 03 2026

The new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Tuesday the organisation should "focus" on …

McNeil's partner hits out at 'brutal' football industry after Palace move collapses

Feb 03 2026

The girlfriend of Everton winger Dwight McNeil took aim at Crystal Palace on Tuesday and highlighted the mental toll …

Proud moment as Prendergast brothers picked to start for Ireland

Feb 03 2026

The family of Sam and Cian Prendergast will be as "proud as punch" after Ireland head coach Andy Farrell on Tuesday …

Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions

Feb 03 2026

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Friday as the Games return to their traditional heartland of the European …

Hosts Australia to open Rugby World Cup against Hong Kong

Feb 03 2026

Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of next year's Rugby World Cup, with defending …

England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup

Feb 03 2026

England are in search of a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after their Ashes debacle and a series of failures at global …

Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Feb 03 2026

Holders India will enter the T20 World Cup as firm favourites on home soil, but coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense …

'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins

Feb 03 2026

For New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, the treacherous road to the Super Bowl involves more than a series of …

Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams

Feb 03 2026

Eddie Jones said Tuesday that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of upsetting the …

Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross

Feb 03 2026

Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is among those who believe Ireland are in decline as a rugby force, but …

Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races

Feb 03 2026

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will feature 306 male and female skiers from more than 70 countries racing in 10 …

Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations

Feb 03 2026

England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland's grip on the competition with coach …

Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball leads Hornets fightback

Feb 03 2026

Alperen Sengun finished with 39 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets bagged their third consecutive victory …