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Gu strikes gold, USA beat Canada in men's ice hockey

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Eileen Gu pulled out all the stops on Sunday to win the gold medal that had eluded her at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, …

What's behind England's Six Nations slump?

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England entered the Six Nations Championship with genuine hope of dethroning title-holders France and they launched …

USA beat Canada to win men's Olympic ice hockey gold

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The United States won men's ice hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 46 years as Jack Hughes' …

Napoli rage at officials after loss at Atalanta

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Napoli hit out at "shameful" refereeing after slipping to a 2-1 loss at top-four rivals Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday, …

Liverpool late show floors Nottingham Forest

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Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal rescued Liverpool from a lacklustre performance to beat struggling Nottingham …

Samardzic seals comeback win for Atalanta over Napoli

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Lazar Samardzic scored a late winner as Atalanta boosted their Champions League qualification bid with a 2-1 victory …

Eileen Gu switches slopes for catwalk after Olympic flourish

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Eileen Gu crowned her Olympic Games with a gold medal on Sunday, saving her best until last. Now she is all set for …

Miller guides South Africa to 187-7 against India

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David Miller hit a counter-attacking 63 to lift South Africa from an early wobble to 187-7 against holders India in …

Scotland boss 'proud' of comeback Six Nations win over Wales

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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend praised his side's resilience and rugby intelligence after a stirring comeback Six …

Coventry 'let the Games do their magic': former IOC executives

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Kirsty Coventry has had a successful first Olympics as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) because …

Sri Lanka have to qualify 'the hard way' after England drubbing

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Sri Lanka will have to do it "the hard way" if they are to make the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after a chastening …

Doris says Six Nations rout of England is sparking Irish 'belief'

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris said a record-breaking Six Nations victory over England on Saturday had restored his side's …

England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener

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England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup …

Emotional Gu makes history with Olympic freeski halfpipe gold

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Eileen Gu soared to victory in the women's freeski halfpipe final on Sunday to end her wait for a gold medal at the …

Impressive Del Toro takes statement victory in UAE

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Isaac Del Toro laid down a marker for the coming season by securing an impressive overall victory in the UAE Tour in Abu …

Gu wins triumphant gold of Milan-Cortina Olympics before ice hockey finale

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Eileen Gu pulled out all the stops to win the gold medal that had eluded her at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, while a …

Underhill tells struggling England to maintain Six Nations 'trust' as Italy await

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Sam Underhill has urged his England team-mates to "trust each other and the coaches" as they look to avoid yet more Six …

Eileen Gu makes history with Olympic freeski halfpipe gold

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Eileen Gu soared to victory in the women's freeski halfpipe final on Sunday to end her wait for a gold medal at the …

Eileen Gu makes history with Olympic halfpipe gold

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Eileen Gu soared to victory in the the women's freeski halfpipe final on Sunday to end her wait for a gold medal at the …

Sri Lanka restrict England to 146-9 in T20 World Cup Super Eights

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Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage took 3-26 as Sri Lanka restricted England to 146-9 in the T20 World Cup Super Eight …

West Indies wary of Zimbabwe's 'X-factor' quick Muzarabani

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West Indies coach Daren Sammy said Sunday his side had plans to counter Zimbabwe's giant quick bowler Blessing …

Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold in women's freeski halfpipe

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Eileen Gu won the women's freeski halfpipe on Sunday to end her wait for a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, …

First 'dispersed' Winter Olympics a success -- and snow helped

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The Milan-Cortina Games end on Sunday after nearly three weeks of action held over a vast area of northern Italy, with …

Six stand-out moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Whether it be Alysa Liu's sparkling figure skating gold, the Swiss men's alpine skiing domination or Lindsey Vonn's …

Jeeno Thitikul brings home LPGA win in Thailand

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World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul won the Honda LPGA tournament at home in Thailand on Sunday, shooting 24-under par, one …

Snowboard champion Karl '99 percent' sure parallel giant slalom will stay in Olympics

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Snowboard gold medallist Benjamin Karl says he is "99 percent" sure that parallel giant slalom will remain on the Winter …

Ka Ying Rising makes Hong Kong racing history with 18th win

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Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, stormed to his 18th win in a row on Sunday to break the long-standing Hong Kong …

Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flop

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Australia coach Andrew McDonald is adamant the players he took to the Twenty20 World Cup were good enough, but the …

Son's LAFC defeats Messi and Miami in MLS season opener

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Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer's global superstars, spearheading a comfortable …

Knicks rally to down Rockets as Pistons, Spurs roll on

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New York's Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and the Knicks erased an 18-point fourth-quarter …

Brumbies end 26-year jinx with thrashing of Crusaders

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James Slipper scored a try in his 200th Super Rugby match as the ACT Brumbies broke a 26-year hoodoo on Sunday with a …

Korda to face Paul in all-American Delray Beach final

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Sebastian Korda reached his first ATP final in more than a year on Saturday, toppling third-seeded Italian Flavio …

Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dies at 25

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NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday according to authorities in Indiana, who said the 25-year-old's death was …

Cron laments errors after Force crash to Blues in Super Rugby

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Western Force coach Simon Cron has put a brave face on their second straight Super Rugby defeat, while admitting they …

The Japanese snowball fight game vying to be an Olympic sport

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At the foot of an active volcano in northern Japan, shouts ring out, competitors size each other up and snowballs …

Bridgeman powers to six-shot lead over McIlroy at Riviera

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Jacob Bridgeman closed in on a first US PGA Tour title on Saturday, firing an impressive seven-under par 64 to take a …

Malinin highlights mental health as Shaidorov wears panda suit at Olympic skating gala

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Ilia Malinin highlighted mental health struggles during an emotional performance at the Olympic figure skating gala on …

Klaebo makes Olympic history as Gu forced to wait

Feb 21 2026

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo won a ground-breaking sixth gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on …

Canada beat Britain to win fourth Olympic men's curling gold

Feb 21 2026

Canada, who were mired in a cheating controversy earlier in the tournament, beat Great Britain 9-6 in a tense final to …

PSG win to reclaim Ligue 1 lead after Lens lose to Monaco

Feb 21 2026

Paris Saint-Germain brushed aside struggling Metz 3-0 to go back to the top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday, taking …

Timberwolves center Gobert suspended after another flagrant foul

Feb 21 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended for one game after picking up another flagrant foul, the …

Guardiola hails Man City's 'massive' win over Newcastle

Feb 21 2026

Pep Guardiola labelled Manchester City's 2-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday as a "massive" moment in the Premier League …

Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held

Feb 21 2026

Manchester City piled pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Nico O'Reilly's brace clinched a crucial 2-1 win …

Leaders Real Madrid stung at Osasuna, Atletico back on track

Feb 21 2026

Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, …

Fly-half Jalibert ruled out of France side to face Italy

Feb 21 2026

France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who started their first two matches of the Six Nations, has been ruled out of …

Man City close gap on Arsenal after O'Reilly sinks Newcastle

Feb 21 2026

Manchester City stepped up their Premier League title charge as Nico O'Reilly's double sealed a vital 2-1 win against …

Finland down Slovakia to claim bronze in men's ice hockey

Feb 21 2026

Finland eased the heartbreak of their last-gasp semi-final loss by winning the Olympic men's ice hockey bronze medal …

Kane helps Bayern extend Bundesliga lead as Dortmund held by Leipzig

Feb 21 2026

Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to move eight points …

Imperious Alcaraz storms to Qatar Open title

Feb 21 2026

Carlos Alcaraz was at his devastating best on Saturday as he claimed the Qatar Open title with a ruthless 6-2, 6-1 win …

Russell restart try 'big moment' in Scotland win, says Townsend

Feb 21 2026

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend breathed a sigh of relief after his side's nail-biting 26-23 win over Wales on Saturday …

Liga leaders Real Madrid stung by late Osasuna winner

Feb 21 2026

Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, …

England's Genge says thumping Six Nations loss to Ireland exposes 'scar tissue'

Feb 21 2026

England's Ellis Genge said Saturday's crushing 42-21 defeat by Ireland at Twickenham had exposed "scar tissue", with the …

Late Scotland try breaks Welsh hearts in Six Nations

Feb 21 2026

Scotland continued their bid for the Six Nations Triple Crown as they came from behind to beat Wales 26-23 in a …

Lens lose, giving PSG chance to reclaim Ligue 1 lead

Feb 21 2026

Ligue 1 leaders Lens blew a two-goal lead at home to Monaco on Saturday, going down to a 3-2 defeat that gives reigning …

FIFA's Gaza support 'in keeping' with international federation - IOC

Feb 21 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Saturday that FIFA's support of an investment programme in Gaza was "in …

Pegula sees off Svitolina to win Dubai WTA 1000 title

Feb 21 2026

Jessica Pegula gave herself an early birthday present by clinching her fourth WTA 1000 crown with a comfortable 6-2, 6-4 …

Kane nets double as Bundesliga leaders Bayern beat Frankfurt

Feb 21 2026

Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on Saturday to move …

Gu forced to wait as heavy snow postpones Olympic halfpipe final

Feb 21 2026

Eileen Gu was forced to wait for her final chance to win an Olympic gold at the Milan-Cortina Games as heavy snow on …

Dutch double as Bergsma and Groenewoud win Olympic speed skating gold

Feb 21 2026

Speed skaters Jorrit Bergsma and Marijke Groenewoud struck double gold for the Netherlands, causing upsets in the men's …

Struggling Juventus' woes deepen with home loss to Como

Feb 21 2026

Juventus were jeered off after capping a dreadful week with a 2-0 home loss to fellow Champions League chasers Como in …

Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes

Feb 21 2026

Chelsea's chances of Champions League qualification were dented as Burnley snatched a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, while …

Canada beat USA to take bronze in Olympic women's curling

Feb 21 2026

Canada beat the United States 10-7 to take the bronze medal in the Olympic women's curling competition on Saturday.

Hunger and belief key to Ireland's win, says Sheehan

Feb 21 2026

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan paid tribute to his team's hunger and belief after they stunned England with a record 42-21 …

Gibson-Park guides Ireland to record-breaking win in England

Feb 21 2026

Jamison Gibson-Park starred as Ireland maintained their Six Nations challenge with a record 42-21 win away to England at …

Defence the priority for France against Italy, says Dupont

Feb 21 2026

Free-scoring Six Nations champions France need to prioritise their try-line defence when they play Italy on Sunday, …

Juventus end bad week with 2-0 loss against Como

Feb 21 2026

Juventus blew their chance of climbing into the Champions League places in Serie A as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at …

Norway's cross-country king Klaebo wins sixth gold of Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Feb 21 2026

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo won his sixth gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games on Saturday, extending …

Gu shoots for elusive gold as Klaebo makes Olympic history

Feb 21 2026

China's freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu aims for her elusive first title of the Winter Olympics as Norwegian …

France win Olympic ski mountaineering mixed relay

Feb 21 2026

Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet combined to win gold for France in the mixed relay event of Olympic ski …

Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eights clash delayed by rain

Feb 21 2026

Persistent rain delayed the start of the T20 World Cup opening Super Eights clash between New Zealand and Pakistan at …

Werder Bremen cancel US tour citing 'political reasons'

Feb 21 2026

Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have cancelled plans for a US tour, including a match in protest-hit Minneapolis, due in …

South Africa's De Kock says handling pressure key in India clash

Feb 21 2026

Who "deals with the pressure better" will decide the India-South Africa Super Eights match, a repeat of the T20 World …

Mexico's Del Toro wins stage to take overall UAE Tour lead

Feb 21 2026

Isaac Del Toro took the overall lead at the UAE Tour after darting clear to earn his second stage victory of the week …

Brook says a 'shame' if Pakistan players snubbed for Hundred

Feb 21 2026

England captain Harry Brook said Saturday that it would be "a shame" if Pakistani players were shut out of England's …

Norway's Klaebo wins sixth gold of Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Feb 21 2026

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo won his sixth gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games on Saturday, extending …

Rain go away: Brook says England ready for Sri Lanka disruption

Feb 21 2026

England can adapt to whatever the weather throws at them, captain Harry Brook said Saturday as rain threatens to disrupt …

Timberwolves ace Edwards sends Mavericks to worst slump in decades

Feb 21 2026

Anthony Edwards condemned the Dallas Mavericks to a 10th consecutive loss -- their worst slump since 1998 -- scoring 40 …

France's Galthie lauds 'success story' Italy ahead of Six Nations clash

Feb 21 2026

France coach Fabien Galthie insisted that Italy are capable of winning the Six Nations ahead of the pair's meeting in …

Brumbies confident of snapping 26-year Christchurch drought

Feb 21 2026

Winger Corey Toole is confident the ACT Brumbies have what it takes to snap a 26-year hoodoo against the Canterbury …

Penge and Bridgeman share Riviera lead with McIlroy in hot pursuit

Feb 21 2026

Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman fired impressive seven-under par 64s on Friday to share the US PGA Tour Genesis …

Australia blow as goalkeeper Micah ruled out of Women's Asian Cup

Feb 21 2026

Australia suffered a setback Saturday in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup with goalkeeper Teagan Micah ruled out …

Hurricanes rue injury to Super Rugby playmaker Cameron

Feb 21 2026

All Black Jordie Barrett says he's "gutted" Wellington Hurricanes teammate Brett Cameron faces another lengthy injury …

Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement

Feb 21 2026

Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike …

Wallabies winger Jorgensen turns on magic for NSW Waratahs

Feb 21 2026

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar praised star Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen for rapidly "building a highlights reel" …

Canada and USA to meet in ice hockey gold medal showdown at Winter Olympics

Feb 20 2026

Canada and the United States will face off in a blockbuster men's ice hockey final after the two North American giants …

Canada to face US in Olympic ice hockey final

Feb 20 2026

Canada and the United States set up a showdown in the men's ice hockey final at the Winter Olympics by beating Finland …

Jake Paul requires second jaw surgery after Joshua knockout

Feb 20 2026

Jake Paul has undergone a second surgery on his jaw after his knockout loss to former world heavyweight champion Anthony …

Marseille lose first Ligue 1 game of Beye era

Feb 20 2026

Two flashing headers from Ludovic Ajorque in the first-half fired Brest to a 2-0 home win as Marseille got off to a …

'Proud' Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev and reach Qatar final

Feb 20 2026

World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), …

US freeskier Ferreira completes Olympic set with halfpipe gold

Feb 20 2026

US freestyle skier Alex Ferreira won gold on Friday to complete his set of Olympic medals, soaring to victory in a men's …

US freestyle skier Ferreira wins Olympic halfpipe gold

Feb 20 2026

US freestyle skier Alex Ferreira won the first Olympic gold of his career on Friday, soaring to victory in a men's …

Svitolina edges Gauff to set up Pegula final in Dubai

Feb 20 2026

Elina Svitolina reached her first WTA 1000 final since 2018 with a marathon 6-4, 6-7 (13/15), 6-4 victory over …

Last-gasp Canada edge Finland to reach Olympic men's ice hockey final

Feb 20 2026

Canada set up a potential showdown with the United States in the men's ice hockey final at the Winter Olympics after …

Aston Martin in disarray as Leclerc tops F1 testing timesheets

Feb 20 2026

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain …

Venus Williams accepts Indian Wells wild card

Feb 20 2026

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, 45, has accepted a wild card to play the prestigious Indian Wells WTA …

Scotland captain Tuipulotu grateful for Wales boss Tandy's influence

Feb 20 2026

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu on Friday paid tribute to Wales coach Steve Tandy for turning him into Test-match …

Carrick praises Man Utd 'diversity' after Ratcliffe's immigrant rant

Feb 20 2026

Michael Carrick praised Manchester United's "diversity" after the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe caused controversy by …

Sweden to play Switzerland in Olympic women's curling final

Feb 20 2026

Sweden's women curlers defeated Canada on Friday to set up an Olympic title showdown with Switzerland, who eliminated …

Doris says Ireland must pile pressure on England rising star Pollock

Feb 20 2026

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has told side to put Henry Pollock "under pressure as much as possible" as they bid to win …

Ukraine Paralympics team to boycott opening ceremony over Russian flag decision

Feb 20 2026

Ukraine's Paralympic athletes will skip the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month in protest at …

Neymar hints at possible retirement after World Cup

Feb 20 2026

Former Brazil captain Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year after being hampered by injuries but …

Australia end dismal T20 World Cup by thrashing Oman

Feb 20 2026

Captain Mitchell Marsh crashed a belligerent 64 off 33 balls as Australia finished their dismal T20 World Cup with a …