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Ukraine Paralympics team to boycott Opening Ceremony over Russian flag decision: statement
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Ukraine's Paralympic athletes will skip the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month in protest at …
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Scottish inconsistency 'bugs everyone' says former international Beattie
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After a thrilling win over England at Murrayfield last weekend, a revitalised Scotland head to Cardiff on Saturday to …
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Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without Australia
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Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in Colombo on Saturday as the second "Super Eights" phase of the T20 World Cup kicks …
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Shepherd hat-trick to Samra ton: Five top T20 World Cup performances so far
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Cricket's T20 World Cup moves into the Super Eights stage on Saturday after two weeks of intense action in the 20-team …
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Cunningham stars as NBA-leading Pistons ease past Knicks
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A dominant Cade Cunningham scored 42 points as the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons swatted aside the New York Knicks 126-111 …
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Messi kicks off MLS season in key World Cup year
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Lionel Messi kicks off a critical season for Major League Soccer this weekend as the rapidly growing US domestic league …
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Teen burnout to Olympic gold: Alysa Liu 'looking to inspire others'
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Newly crowned Olympic women's figure skating champion Alysa Liu says she wants her story to "inspire others" after the …
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Andre Gomes joins MLS side Columbus Crew
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Former Barcelona and Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has joined Columbus Crew just two days before the Major League …
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England turn to Pollock for Six Nations boost against Ireland
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England will hope the dynamic Henry Pollock can revive their Six Nations fortunes after the 21-year-old rising star was …
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Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
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Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham …
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Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
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Since Hansi Flick arrived in Barcelona in the summer of 2024 things have largely gone better than even he might have …
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Leipzig host red-hot Dortmund with Champions League hopes slipping away
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RB Leipzig host in-form Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Bundesliga with hopes of Champions League football next …
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McIlroy shares Riviera clubhouse lead as Rai charges, Scheffler fades
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Rory McIlroy weathered drenching rain and gusting winds to fire a five-under par 66 and seize a share of the clubhouse …
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Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief
AFP - 8h ago
The President of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee told AFP he feels the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have …
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Martinez missing as Inter limp to Lecce after Bodo/Glimt humbling
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Serie A leaders Inter Milan travel to a resurgent Lecce on Saturday without leading light Lautaro Martinez after the …
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Japanese star Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
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Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her …
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Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs
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Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest boss with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa …
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Liu captures Olympic figure skating gold as US seal hockey glory
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Alysa Liu saw off her Japanese rivals to claim America's first Olympic women's figure skating gold in a generation on …
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FIFA to lead $75m Palestinian soccer rebuilding fund
Feb 19 2026
FIFA will spearhead a $75 million fund to rebuild soccer facilities in Gaza that were destroyed by the war between …
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Chicago Bears take key step in proposed Indiana stadium move
Feb 19 2026
The Chicago Bears on Thursday hailed the "most meaningful step" yet toward building a new stadium in Indiana, as the …
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Man Utd cruise into Women's Champions League quarters
Feb 19 2026
Manchester United made short work of Atletico Madrid to reach the Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday …
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Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar, Sinner stunned
Feb 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat Karen Khachanov on Thursday and book his spot in the semi-finals of the Qatar …
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Golden Liu puts US women back on top of Olympic women's figure skating
Feb 19 2026
American Alysa Liu surged from third at the start of the day to win the Olympic women's singles figure skating gold with …
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Keller overtime strike gives USA Olympic women's ice hockey gold
Feb 19 2026
Megan Keller was the hero as her spectacular overtime strike earned the USA the Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal …
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Hodgkinson sets women's 800m world indoor record
Feb 19 2026
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson broke the women's indoor 800m world record on Thursday at the meet in Lievin, France, …
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USA's Alysa Liu wins Olympic women's figure skating gold
Feb 19 2026
The USA's Alysa Liu surged from third at the start of the day to win the Olympic women's singles figure skating gold at …
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Gu reaches Olympic halfpipe final after horror crash mars qualifiers
Feb 19 2026
Eileen Gu held her nerve to reach the final of the women's freeski halfpipe on Thursday in an event marred by former …
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Former Olympic freeski halfpipe champion Sharpe stable after heavy crash
Feb 19 2026
Former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe is in a stable condition after being stretchered off during the women's halfpipe …
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Gu qualifies for Olympic halfpipe final marred by horror crash
Feb 19 2026
Eileen Gu held her nerve to reach the final of the women's freeski halfpipe on Thursday in an event marred by former …
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Former Olympic freeski halfpipe champion Sharpe crashes heavily
Feb 19 2026
Former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe was stretchered off the course during the women's halfpipe qualifiers at the …
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Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar
Feb 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat Karen Khachanov 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday and book his spot in the …
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Former Olympic champion Sharpe suffers heavy halfpipe crash
Feb 19 2026
Former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe was stretchered off the course during the women's halfpipe qualifiers at the …
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England captain Itoje warns of 'corrosive' social media after abuse of Ireland's Edogbo
Feb 19 2026
England captain Maro Itoje has criticised the "corrosive" effects of social media following the racist abuse suffered by …
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Townsend expects recalled Scotland duo to shine in Six Nations clash with Wales
Feb 19 2026
Gregor Townsend believes Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe will be fuelled by "huge determination" after he …
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Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut
Feb 19 2026
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai goes for a shock Olympic gold in women's figure skating on Thursday after ski mountaineering …
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UK pubs to stay open late if home nations reach World Cup knockouts
Feb 19 2026
UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2:00 am if home nation teams reach the knockout stages of the football World …
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Crowley gets nod for Irish as Prendergast drops out
Feb 19 2026
Jack Crowley will start at fly-half for Ireland's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on Saturday with Sam …
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Cardona Coll, Fatton claim first Olympic ski mountaineering golds
Feb 19 2026
Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll and Switzerland's Marianne Fatton bagged the first two Olympic golds on offer in ski …
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Williams 'on the back foot' after missing Barcelona: Albon
Feb 19 2026
Williams driver Alexander Albon fears missing the Barcelona shakedown last month has left his team clawing to make up …
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Italian Milan takes sprint honours at UAE Tour
Feb 19 2026
Jonathan Milan beat Ethan Vernon and his own younger brother Matteo Milan in a bunch sprint on stage four of the UAE …
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Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA in Vinicius racism probe
Feb 19 2026
Real Madrid said it had provided "all available evidence" to UEFA on Thursday in support of their Brazilian star …
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Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
Feb 19 2026
The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis -- but …
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Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win
Feb 19 2026
T20 World Cup surprise package Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo Thursday to finish the group stage …
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Cardona Coll, Fatton win Olympic-debuting ski mountaineering sprint golds
Feb 19 2026
Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll and Switzerland's Marianne Fatton bagged the first two Olympic golds on offer in ski …
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Russian Filippov wins first medal at Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes
Feb 19 2026
Russian Nikita Filippov won the first medal at the Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes when he claimed …
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Postecoglou admits taking Nottingham Forest post a 'bad decision'
Feb 19 2026
Ange Postecoglou has said he has only himself to blame for an extraordinarily brief reign as Nottingham Forest manager, …
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Switzerland's Fatton wins women's ski mountaineering sprint on Olympic debut
Feb 19 2026
Switzerland's Marianne Fatton won Olympic gold in the women's ski mountaineering sprint in Bormio on Thursday in the …
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Kinghorn, Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales
Feb 19 2026
Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have been recalled to Scotland's starting side for their Six Nations clash away …
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Arteta tells faltering leaders Arsenal to harness Wolves 'pain' against Spurs
Feb 19 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to use the "pain" of a shock 2-2 draw with Wolves when they look to …
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Unbeaten Swiss to meet Great Britain in Olympic men's curling semis
Feb 19 2026
Undefeated Switzerland will play Great Britain in the Olympic men's curling semi-finals on Thursday with Canada to take …
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Sri Lanka post 178-7 against Zimbabwe ahead of T20 Super Eights
Feb 19 2026
Sri Lanka scored 178-7 for seven against Zimbabwe in Colombo on Thursday as both teams had their final run out before …
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Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'
Feb 19 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Thursday he believes striker Alexander Isak is in the "final stages of rehab" and …
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Costelow starts, Hamer-Webb makes Wales debut in Six Nations clash with Scotland
Feb 19 2026
Sam Costelow will start at fly-half, with Gabriel Hamer-Webb handed a debut, as Wales look to end their Six Nations …
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West Indies ease past Italy to tune up for T20 Super Eights
Feb 19 2026
The West Indies tuned up for the T20 World Cup Super Eights in perfect fashion on Thursday with a comfortable 42-run …
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India search for 'perfect game' as South Africa loom in Super Eights
Feb 19 2026
India say they can peak at the right time and play their "perfect game" in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup, while …
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Traore backs 'hungry' Italy against France in Six Nations
Feb 19 2026
Former Italy prop Cherif Traore believes that a "hungry" Azzurri side can beat France in the Six Nations this weekend …
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All-rounder Curran brings stuttering England to life at the death
Feb 19 2026
England face co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super Eights on Sunday, but without Sam Curran, Harry Brook's side may well have …
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Veteran Slipper set for new Super Rugby landmark
Feb 19 2026
James Slipper will hit a new landmark this weekend when he becomes the first Australian to play 200 Super Rugby games, …
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Australia vow to entertain in bid for Women's Asian Cup glory
Feb 19 2026
Coach Joe Montemurro pledged Thursday Australia will play an "entertaining" brand of football in their bid to win the …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw
Feb 19 2026
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their Premier League …
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MotoGP dumps Phillip Island for Adelaide street circuit
Feb 19 2026
Australia's Phillip Island will host its last MotoGP this year after nearly three decades with organisers Thursday …
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Australia Olympic TV reporter apologises after slurring words
Feb 19 2026
A prominent Australian television reporter apologised Thursday after slurring her way through a live broadcast from the …
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Shiffrin finally strikes Olympic gold, China win first title
Feb 18 2026
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin ended her Olympic medal drought in style with gold in the slalom on Wednesday as …
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USA and Canada on course to meet for Olympic men's ice hockey gold
Feb 18 2026
The USA and pre-tournament favourites Canada stayed on track to meet in the Olympic men's ice hockey final with …
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Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp
Feb 18 2026
Norway's Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, beating last season's runners-up 3-1 in …
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Hogh stars as Bodo/Glimt down Inter in Champions League
Feb 18 2026
Bodo/Glimt continued their remarkable debut Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the …
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McIlroy aims to eliminate 'big numbers' in pursuit of first Riviera title
Feb 18 2026
Rory McIlroy will try to keep the birdie bandwagon rolling and eliminate the "big numbers" that doomed his Pebble Beach …
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Tzolis earns Brugge draw in 6-goal thriller with sloppy Atletico
Feb 18 2026
Greek winger Christos Tzolis grabbed a late equaliser for Club Brugge as Atletico Madrid twice let the lead slip in a …
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Schick steers Leverkusen past Olympiacos in Champions League
Feb 18 2026
Patrik Schick scored twice in a four-minute spell to steer Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-0 win at Olympiacos in the first leg …
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Arsenal blow two-goal lead in damaging Wolves draw
Feb 18 2026
Arsenal's Premier League title challenge suffered a major blow as they squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a …
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Habib Beye appointed coach of Marseille
Feb 18 2026
Marseille have appointed their former captain Habib Beye as coach, the club announced on Wednesday, just over a week …
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Sloppy Atletico held in six-goal Brugge thriller
Feb 18 2026
Atletico Madrid twice let the lead slip in a 3-3 Champions League play-off first leg draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday.
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Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Feb 18 2026
Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after the International Paralympic …
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Gu's exchange with AFP at Winter Olympics goes viral
Feb 18 2026
Eileen Gu is one of the biggest names at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That's obvious from how her answer to AFP's …
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Hamilton feeling 'connected' to new Ferrari car at test sessions
Feb 18 2026
Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said that Ferrari's new car has his "DNA" within it as the seven-time world champion put it …
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Marner fires Canada into Olympic ice hockey semis, as Finland survive
Feb 18 2026
Mitch Marner scored in overtime as Canada saw off the Czech Republic 4-3 on Wednesday to advance to the Olympic men's …
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Alcaraz, Sinner cruise into Qatar Open quarter-finals
Feb 18 2026
Carlos Alcaraz maintained his 100-percent start to the year by battling past Frenchman Valentin Royer in Doha on …
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Mavs confirm Irving will miss rest of NBA season
Feb 18 2026
The Dallas Mavericks said star Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season as he continues to recover from knee …
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Gordon scores four as Newcastle hit Qarabag for six
Feb 18 2026
Anthony Gordon starred with a brilliant four-goal haul as Newcastle crushed Qarabag 6-1 in the first leg of their …
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England's Joe Heyes says Princess Anne mistook him for Joe Marler
Feb 18 2026
England prop Joe Heyes has revealed that he was mistaken for former Red Rose front-row turned television star Joe Marler …
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Marner sends Canada through to Olympic men's ice hockey semis
Feb 18 2026
Mitch Marner scored in overtime as Canada saw off the Czech Republic 4-3 to advance to the Olympic men's ice hockey …
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Seattle Seahawks put up for sale after Super Bowl win
Feb 18 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have officially been put up for sale, the club said on Wednesday, just weeks after the NFL …
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Sinner sees off Popyrin to reach Doha quarter-finals
Feb 18 2026
Jannik Sinner powered past Alexei Popyrin in straight sets on Wednesday to reach the last eight of the Qatar Open and …
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India tune up for Super Eights with hard-fought win over the Dutch
Feb 18 2026
Defending champions India beat a spirited Netherlands team by 17 runs on Wednesday ahead of their meeting with South …
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Tiberi takes UAE Tour lead from Evenepoel
Feb 18 2026
Italian Antonio Tiberi took the overall lead of the UAE Tour from Remco Evenepoel after winning the third stage on …
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Griffin warns Wales to beware Bath team-mate Russell in Scotland clash
Feb 18 2026
Prop Archie Griffin has warned Wales to beware his Bath teammate Finn Russell when they face the fly-half's Scotland …
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Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing
Feb 18 2026
US star Mikaela Shiffrin fittingly brought the curtain down on the alpine skiing programme at the Winter Olympics with a …
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Slovakia beat Germany to reach Olympic men's ice hockey semis
Feb 18 2026
Slovakia dispatched Germany 6-2 on Wednesday to become the first team to advance to the Olympic men's ice hockey …
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Shiffrin remembers deceased dad after Olympic slalom gold
Feb 18 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin's thoughts turned to her deceased father after she ended her long wait for a third Olympic gold by …
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UEFA to investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius
Feb 18 2026
UEFA said on Wednesday it would "investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour" after Real Madrid forward Vinicius …
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Curling's air of gentility melts amid cheating row
Feb 18 2026
The genteel Olympic sport of curling has attracted a cult following, but one of its leading lights says the spirit of …
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Dube lifts India to 193-6 against Dutch at T20 World Cup
Feb 18 2026
Shivam Dube hit a counter-attacking 66 to lift holders India to 193-6 after a batting stutter against the Netherlands in …
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Birthday boy Su wins China's first gold of Milan-Cortina Olympics
Feb 18 2026
Snowboard star Su Yiming said there was "no better gift on his birthday" after an emotional victory that gave China its …
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Mikaela Shiffrin, skiing's greatest back on top of the world
Feb 18 2026
US star Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful World Cup skier in history, cemented her Olympic legacy on Wednesday when …
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Our goal? Win World Cup, says Shadab as Pakistan into Super Eights
Feb 18 2026
Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the …
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India opener Abhishek out for third straight duck at T20 World Cup
Feb 18 2026
India opener Abhishek Sharma was bowled without scoring against the Netherlands on Wednesday, his third duck in a row at …
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Biles consoles Malinin after 'heartbreaking' Olympic collapse
Feb 18 2026
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has revealed that she reached out to offer support to US figure skater Ilia Malinin …
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US star Shiffrin wins Olympic slalom gold
Feb 18 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin won Olympic slalom gold on Wednesday to end her eight-year Winter Games medal drought and bring some …
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Ukraine says 'outrageous' to allow Russian Paralympians to compete under own flag
Feb 18 2026
Ukraine on Wednesday slammed the move to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own national flags …
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Ton-up Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia rout
Feb 18 2026
Sahibzada Farhan hit a magnificent unbeaten century to help Pakistan seal the final Super Eight berth at the T20 World …
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Liverpool captain Van Dijk hails Szoboszlai as future 'leader'
Feb 18 2026
Virgil van Dijk has indicated Dominik Szoboszlai could succeed him as Liverpool captain after labelling the midfielder …
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'It's my story': US skater Liu looking to upset Sakamoto and Japanese
Feb 18 2026
World champion Alysa Liu says she skated "on another level" after the American put herself in contention for Olympic …
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