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As the 2026 Winter Olympics open competition, Oliver Farry welcomes Louis Moustakas, Head of Institute for Sport and Sustainable Development at the University of Applied Sciences. He explores the deeper implications at play across the sports world. While Olympic organisers tout existing venues, the sheer scale of the event requires mass travel. "It...
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France made a statement to the rest of the rugby world with a 36-14 victory over Ireland in their opening match of the Six Nations tournament. The reigning champions led 29-0 at one point in a game where they also secured a bonus point. Star Antoine Dupont made his long-awaited return to the international stage, 11 months after a serious knee...
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Belichick left out despite building New England dynastyDrew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald among inducteesSix-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick was officially left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, likely opening the door to revisions in the selection process later this year.Still, the New England Patriots dynasty Belichick...
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37-year-old pips New England's Drake Maye to awardMyles Garrett is unanimous Defensive Player of YearJaxon Smith-Njigba wins Offensive Player of YearMatthew Stafford walked away with the NFL's Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he will return to the Los Angeles Rams for another season. Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on...
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As his team returns to the Super Bowl, the New England owner who once stood up on social issues proves he is just another transactional billionaireDuring the worst of it, when Philando Castile and Alton Sterling were killed by police a decade ago and Colin Kaepernick took a knee in protest, when a widespread reaction was to tell the highly...
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Stars, new events, iconic Alpine venues and a return to full Olympic atmosphere after the pandemic era. Here's everything you need to know about Milano Cortina 2026The Winter Olympics are back – and this time they're zigzagging across northern Italy. Milano Cortina 2026 will be the most spread-out Winter Games ever staged, jumping from Milan's...
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Seattle's Aden Durde will be the first British coach to appear in the Super Bowl. He wants to ensure he's not the lastMidway through the 2023 NFL season, Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons was frustrated. Asked about the source – a feeling of being held by opponents all the time – Parsons credited his defensive line coach Aden Durde...
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It wouldn't be a Battle of Florida without some chaos going on.Early in the third period of Thursday's matchup between Florida and Tampa Bay, things boiled over after Panthers defenceman Niko Mikkola shouldered Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov to the ice.
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Manager refuses to criticise captain for outburst'Too much attention' given to social media postThomas Frank has refused to criticise Cristian Romero after the defender's social media attack on Tottenham's owners, with the Argentina international remaining club captain.The Spurs manager was on the defensive in his press conference before...
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Club short on defenders before three games in seven daysHead coach 'very happy' with squad despite lack of coverArne Slot has said Liverpool have "a hell of a challenge” to prevent injuries affecting their ambitions for the rest of the season after failing to sign Lutsharel Geertruida on deadline day.Although Liverpool strengthened for next...
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Arsenal need energy from home crowd, Florian Wirtz has found his groove and Liam Rosenior deserves respectDaniel Farke is understood to have wanted a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window but the Leeds board failed to oblige. Might that decision ultimately cost the club their Premier League status? It will be interesting to see whether...
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France 36-14 IrelandBielle-Biarrey scores twice in dazzling displayThe Six Nations is under way and already a couple of things are crystal clear. It is going to take a seriously good team to beat France in Paris in this year's championship and watching them attack will be an absolute treat. Ireland were not so much beaten as outplayed by...
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The Americans, represented by their fearsome women's hockey team, took the spotlight in Milan on Thursday in a game against Czechia. If the nearly capacity crowd at Rho Arena proves representative, their reception at these Olympics won't be as frosty as many believed.
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Al-Nassr forward reportedly unhappy with transfer policy'No one determines decisions beyond their own club'Cristiano Ronaldo has been told by the Saudi Pro League that "no individual – however significant – determines decisions beyond their own club” amid a dispute over transfer spending.The Portuguese superstar, who turned 41 on Thursday, is...
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France sent a clear message in their Six Nations opener, overpowering Ireland 36–14 at the Stade de France to collect a bonus point. Five tries, led by Louis Bielle-Biarrey, put the champions in firm control early, before Ireland's late rally proved too little, too late on a rain-soaked night as their title defence began in emphatic style.
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Liverpool paid £60m for the 20-year-old defender Jérémy Jacquet. Previous deals in the league suggest it is a riskBy WhoScoredAs Premier League teams get younger and transfer fees get bigger, we are seeing players with little experience commanding huge prices. Jérémy Jacquet's £60m move to Liverpool makes him the fourth most expensive player...
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Six Nations match updates, 8.10pm GMT kick-off in Paris Sign up for The Breakdown | Follow on Bluesky | Mail Lee7 mins. The attack is contained by France and a forced pass in midfield is spilled by a green hand. France will have a scrum in their own 22.5 mins. The Ireland scrum creaks, but holds enough for Gibson-Park to clear their lines. This but...
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Leicester breached PSR rules for period ending 2023-24Club outside the relegation zone on goal differenceLeicester have been deducted six points after being found in breach of the Premier League's financial rules. The punishment, determined by an independent disciplinary commission, leaves them outside the Championship relegation zone only on goal...
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Riyas stars with a brace for the seven-time champion while Ajsal and Viknesh score one apiece; Harjit being sent off in the 72nd minute compounds the opponent's woes: Abhishek's double seals the fate of Railways in the first last-four encounter; final to be played on Sunday
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