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Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing
US star Mikaela Shiffrin fittingly brought the curtain down on the alpine skiing programme at the Winter Olympics with a long-awaited gold in the women's slalom in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Wednesday.
Slovakia beat Germany to reach Olympic men's ice hockey semis
Slovakia dispatched Germany 6-2 on Wednesday to become the first team to advance to the Olympic men's ice hockey semi-finals before favourites Canada and the United States take to the ice for their games later.
Shiffrin remembers deceased dad after Olympic slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin's thoughts turned to her deceased father after she ended her long wait for a third Olympic gold by winning the slalom in Cortina on Wednesday.
Curling's air of gentility melts amid cheating row
The genteel Olympic sport of curling has attracted a cult following, but one of its leading lights says the spirit of the sport is "dead" after cheating claims at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Dube lifts India to 193-6 against Dutch at T20 World Cup
Shivam Dube hit a counter-attacking 66 to lift holders India to 193-6 after a batting stutter against the Netherlands in their final group match at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Mikaela Shiffrin, skiing's greatest back on top of the world
US star Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful World Cup skier in history, cemented her Olympic legacy on Wednesday when she won the women's slalom, her third title in her fourth Winter Games.
Shiffrin finally strikes Olympic gold, China win first title
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin ended her Olympic medal drought in style with gold in the slalom on Wednesday as snowboarder Su Yiming won China's first title of the Milan-Cortina Games.
Our goal? Win World Cup, says Shadab as Pakistan into Super Eights
Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the tournament secured the last Super Eights berth on Wednesday.
Birthday boy Su wins China's first gold of Milan-Cortina Olympics
Snowboard star Su Yiming said there was "no better gift on his birthday" after claiming China's first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Olympics in the slopestyle event on Wednesday.
India opener Abhishek out for third straight duck at T20 World Cup
India opener Abhishek Sharma was bowled without scoring against the Netherlands on Wednesday, his third duck in a row at the T20 World Cup.
Biles consoles Malinin after 'heartbreaking' Olympic collapse
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has revealed that she reached out to offer support to US figure skater Ilia Malinin after witnessing his heartbreaking Olympic collapse at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
US star Shiffrin wins Olympic slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin won Olympic slalom gold on Wednesday to end her eight-year Winter Games medal drought and bring some solace to the US ski team.
Ukraine says 'outrageous' to allow Russian Paralympians to compete under own flag
Ukraine on Wednesday slammed the move to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own national flags at the 2026 Paralympics and overturn the ban imposed after Russia's invasion.
Liverpool captain Van Dijk hails Szoboszlai as future 'leader'
Virgil van Dijk has indicated Dominik Szoboszlai could succeed him as Liverpool captain after labelling the midfielder as someone capable of "being a leader for this team".
'It's my story': US skater Liu looking to upset Sakamoto and Japanese
World champion Alysa Liu says she skated "on another level" after the American put herself in contention for Olympic figure skating singles gold against the powerful Japanese women at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
Cricket: T20 World Cup Super Eights explained
The qualifiers for the second "Super Eight" stage of the T20 World Cup were finalised on Wednesday when Pakistan routed Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo to take the final berth.
Rennes turn to Haise to replace Beye as coach
Rennes appointed Franck Haise as the club's new coach on Wednesday to take over from Habib Beye after the former Newcastle defender was sacked last week.
Ton-up Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia rout
Sahibzada Farhan hit a magnificent unbeaten century to help Pakistan seal the final Super Eight berth at the T20 World Cup with a thumping 102-run win over Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday.
Norway's Klaebo extends all-time Winter Olympics golds record to 10
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo won his 10th Winter Olympics gold medal on Wednesday, extending the record he set earlier in the Milan-Cortina Games.
Snowboarder Su Yiming wins China's first gold of Milan-Cortina Olympics
Snowboard star Su Yiming claimed China's first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Wednesday, bouncing back in style in slopestyle after losing his big air crown earlier in the Games.
How Real Madrid's Vinicius became repeated target of racist abuse
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal but the focus after Real Madrid's win at Benfica on Tuesday was on another incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.
Farhan ton takes Pakistan to 199-3 in must-win T20 World Cup match
Sahibzada Farhan hit a magnificent unbeaten century to take his side to 199-3 in their must-win T20 World Cup clash against Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash ahead of Super Eights clash
Sri Lanka will not be fazed after their whitewash by England on the eve of the T20 World Cup when the two sides meet again in the Super Eights at the weekend, a coach said Wednesday.
Shiffrin primed for Olympic gold after rapid first slalom run
Mikaela Shiffrin is firm favourite to end her Olympic medal drought with gold glory after topping the times in the first run of Wednesday's slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Dog gives Olympics organisers paws for thought
A dog decided he would bid for an unlikely Olympic medal on Wednesday as he joined the women's cross country team free sprint in the Milan-Cortina Games.
South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE romp
South Africa sent a T20 World Cup warning to co-hosts India after romping to a six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Harrop eyes 'Skimo' gold in sport's Olympic debut
Emily Harrop will aim to go one better than the French men's alpine ski team when she takes to Bormio's Stelvio course for the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering, or 'skimo', on Thursday.
Mexico prepares for possible drone threats during the World Cup
The Mexican military is preparing to confront the potential threat of non-authorized drones in stadiums used for this summer's football World Cup.
Bowlers, selectors under fire after Australia's T20 World Cup exit
Critics hammered Australia's bowling line-up and selection "stuff-ups" after the country's shock T20 World Cup exit in the group stages.
Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League
Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.
Japan's Nakai shines on ice as Frostad soars to Olympic big air gold
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai set the pace in the Olympic women's figure skating competition on Tuesday as freestyle skier Tormod Frostad soared to gold in an all-time classic big air final.
Japanese teen Nakai leads Sakamoto after Olympic women's short programme
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai put herself in contention for an Olympic medal in her debut senior season as she led superstar teammate Kaori Sakamoto and US world champion Alysa Liu after the Olympic women's short programme on Tuesday.