Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale have stormed to snowboard cross mixed team gold, securing Great Britain’s first-ever Winter Olympic title on snow.
It marks a sensational turnaround for the pair following earlier disappointments in Livigno.
They have added the ultimate prize to the World Championship crown they claimed together in 2023.
Redemption in Livigno
After suffering heartbreak in their respective individual events, the British duo delivered a flawless performance when it mattered most.
This victory ends the nation’s long wait for a gold medal in a snow-based discipline at the Winter Games.
The reigning world champions held their nerve to edge out their rivals in a dramatic final.
A milestone for British snowsport
While Team GB has enjoyed success on ice, this result breaks new ground for the country’s skiers and snowboarders.
Nightingale and his experienced partner have now etched their names permanently into the history books.
Winter Olympics: Team GB men beat Germany
Bruce Mouat’s Team GB rink have taken a significant stride towards the Winter Olympic semi-finals with a comprehensive victory over Germany.
The world champions have now triumphed in four of their opening five matches in northern Italy.
Securing six victories is statistically likely to guarantee a place in the last four and a shot at the medals.
This Scottish quartet had already beaten their German counterparts in both the European and World Championships last year.
Consequently, the favourites were rarely in danger during a composed display on the ice.
Turning the screw
Proceedings were tight in the early exchanges, with the contest level at 2-2 after three ends.
However, the British rink moved smoothly into a 5-2 advantage at the interval to pile pressure on their opponents.
They accelerated clear with a further steal of two in the seventh end.
Germany were left floundering at that stage, struggling to cope with the tactical superiority of the Olympic silver medallists from Beijing.
Although the trailing side managed to cut the deficit, Mouat closed out the necessary points in the ninth end to secure the win.
Swiss test awaits
The men are back in action later on Sunday against unbeaten Switzerland (18:05 GMT).
Before that highly anticipated clash, the GB women will play their fourth match of the tournament.
They face the fancied Sweden (13:05 GMT) as they attempt to revive their own semi-final hopes in Milan-Cortina.
The 40-year-old produced a flawless final round to overturn a five-shot deficit in Australia.
Anthony Kim has completed a sensational return to the winners’ circle, firing a final-round 63 to defeat Jon Rahm by three shots and claim the LIV Golf Adelaide title a decade after walking away from the sport.
The victory marks a watershed moment for the American, who disappeared from the professional game in 2014 amid struggles with alcohol and drug addiction.
Now sober for three years, Kim produced a vintage display at the Grange to finish on 23 under par, eclipsing the Spanish former world number one who finished on 20 under.
It secures the Californian a $4m (£3.1m) pay cheque and validates a comeback that began quietly as a reserve player earlier this year.
A charge for the history books
Sunday began with expectations of a heavyweight title fight between overnight co-leaders Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.
However, that anticipated duel quickly fizzled as DeChambeau flailed early, carding four bogeys in his opening six holes.
While the leaders faltered, the former Ryder Cup star launched a stunning assault from five shots back.
Kim’s redemption arc was sealed by a blistering stretch on the back nine, recording five birdies in six holes from the 12th to seize control.
Rahm, a two-time major champion, could only manage a one-under final round as the pressure mounted.
This performance evoked memories of the player who once held the record for most birdies in a round at the Masters before his long hiatus.
‘Blessed just to be alive’
The triumph is particularly poignant given Kim’s turbulent path back to elite competition.
After losing his card as a wildcard at the end of last season, he fought his way back via an international play-off and only joined Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces team this week.
Speaking prior to the final round, Kim reflected on his journey with profound gratitude.
“It’s to get 1% better every day, stay sober, enjoy time with my family – and whatever happens, happens, because all I can do is try my best.”
Other challengers attempted to mount a pursuit but ultimately faded in the wake of Kim’s brilliance.
DeChambeau recovered slightly to finish 17 under, sharing third place with Englishman Tyrrell Hatton and Peter Uihlein.
Australians secure team glory
While the individual accolade went to the United States, the local crowd had plenty to celebrate in the team format.
The all-Australian Ripper GC secured back-to-back team victories, following up their success in Riyadh last week.
Cameron Smith’s outfit finished two shots clear of Rahm’s Legion XIII to thrill the Adelaide galleries.
Marc Leishman was pivotal for the hosts, carding a fine seven-under 65 to finish tied with Smith on 15 under.
Gold Coast native Elvis Smylie also contributed significantly, finishing nine under just a week after winning on his debut in Saudi Arabia.
The United States maintained their perfect start to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a dramatic 6-3 victory over Denmark, overcoming a shaky performance from goaltender Jeremy Swayman to top Group C.
Mike Sullivan’s side now sit in command of the standings after claiming back-to-back wins in Milan.
However, the result was far from straightforward as the gold-medal contenders found themselves trailing 2-1 after the first period.
A roaring response saw the Americans net three times in the second period to finally seize control of the contest.
Jake Guentzel and Jack Hughes provided crucial insurance goals late on to keep a resilient Danish team at bay.
Questions raised over netminder depth
While the offense ultimately delivered, Jeremy Swayman endured a difficult Olympic debut between the pipes.
The Boston Bruins goaltender conceded three times from just 12 shots faced throughout the sixty minutes.
One effort included a center-ice strike from rugged Danish defender Nick Jensen which stunned the American bench.
Phillip Bruggissier added to the woes with a point shot that found the net with less than three seconds remaining in the second period.
It stood in stark contrast to the near-perfect display turned in by Connor Hellebuyck in the tournament opener against Latvia.
With a crucial showdown against Germany looming on Sunday, the performance places the spotlight firmly on the depth of the American crease.
Offensive firepower saves the day
Despite defensive jitters, the American attack proved irresistible once it found its rhythm.
Auston Matthews connected brilliantly with Guentzel for a stunning one-timer to notch the team’s fifth goal.
Matt Boldy had earlier tied the game, while Brady Tkachuk and Jack Eichel converted clean faceoff wins into vital goals.
The spread of scoring demonstrates that no single forward is carrying the burden for the tournament favourites.
Hughes thrives in tactical switch
A significant positive for the coaching staff was the performance of Jack Hughes.
Deployed on the wing rather than his usual center position, the New Jersey Devils star flanked Brock Nelson alongside J.T. Miller.
The positional freedom allowed Hughes to utilise his explosive speed and energy to great effect.
As the United States prepare for the tougher challenges ahead, this tactical flexibility could prove decisive in the medal rounds.
The Red Rose suffered a catastrophic afternoon at Murrayfield as ill-discipline and defensive errors handed the Calcutta Cup back to the hosts.
England’s hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam have been extinguished after Henry Arundell was sent off during a damaging 31-20 defeat by Scotland in Edinburgh.
Steve Borthwick’s side arrived with momentum but suffered their first loss since the opening weekend of last year’s championship.
It was a chastening encounter that saw the visitors deservedly beaten by a resurgent Scottish outfit.
Huw Jones proved the tormentor-in-chief for the hosts, crossing the whitewash twice to expose England’s defensive fragility.
Further tries from Jamie Ritchie and Ben White, alongside 11 points from Finn Russell’s boot, secured the victory in emphatic style.
The result comes as a hammer blow to England’s ambitions, leaving defending champions France as the only team capable of securing the Grand Slam.
Arundell sees red
The pivotal narrative of the match centred on the dramatic dismissal of the young winger.
Last week’s hat-trick hero experienced a nightmare outing, initially seeing yellow before a second error ended his game prematurely.
Arundell had scored earlier in the contest, but a calamitous mistake during a kick-chase resulted in his sending off.
His exit meant the visitors were forced to navigate half an hour with only 14 men, a handicap they could not overcome.
It was a harsh lesson for the youngster, whose individual brilliance was overshadowed by costly indiscipline.
Defensive lines broken
While the red card was decisive, England’s defensive structure had already shown cracks.
Tom Roebuck, tasked with the defensive blitz, left too much space for Jones’ opening try.
The Sale Sharks winger struggled to dominate the aerial battle as effective as his team required.
In the midfield, the partnership of Tommy Freeman and Fraser Dingwall failed to replicate the attacking fluidity seen against Wales.
Finn Russell and Ben White ruthlessly exploited the gaps in the visitor’s centre channels.
Freddie Steward offered some resistance with his trademark handling, but he was one of few bright sparks in the backline.
Missed opportunities
England relied heavily on the kicking game of George Ford, but execution deserted them at crucial moments.
The experienced fly-half saw a drop goal charged down, a disaster that epitomised the team’s disjointed performance.
Alex Mitchell hurried his distribution and failed to win back possession from his box-kicks often enough.
Up front, Ben Earl remained a tireless worker, but the pack ultimately came off second best against a spirited Scottish eight.
Ellis Genge endured a mixed afternoon, scrummaging well but finding himself out of position for a Scottish try.
Luke Cowan-Dickie also conceded a soft penalty with a missile tackle that Borthwick’s men could ill afford.
With the Calcutta Cup lost, England must now regroup quickly to salvage their championship campaign.
Casey Wasserman has announced the sale of his eponymous talent agency following the release of controversial emails involving Ghislaine Maxwell, though he will retain his position as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The decision comes days after government files revealed flirtatious correspondence between the executive and the disgraced British socialite.
These exchanges, dating back to 2003, have placed the entertainment mogul under intense scrutiny.
A distraction to the work
In a memo sent to staff on Friday, the 50-year-old acknowledged that his continued ownership had become detrimental to the firm.
Control of the business will temporarily pass to Mike Watts while a buyer is sought.
“During this time, Mike Watts will assume day-to-day control of the business while I devote my full attention to delivering Los Angeles an Olympic Games in 2028 that is worthy of this outstanding city.”
The recently surfaced documents included a message where the businessman asked Maxwell about seeing her in a “tight leather outfit”.
Maxwell was later convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and sexually abuse victims.
Olympic role unaffected
Despite the turmoil surrounding his private business, the Californian’s role with the upcoming Summer Games appears secure.
The LA28 board’s executive committee convened specifically to discuss the matter.
Following an external legal review, the committee cleared the chairman to continue his work.
“We found Mr. Wasserman’s relationship with Epstein and Maxwell did not go beyond what has already been publicly documented.”
The statement urged him to focus on delivering a “safe and successful” tournament.
High-profile departures
The move to sell the agency follows a wave of exits from its client roster.
Rapidly rising pop star Chappell Roan has reportedly severed ties with the representation giant.
Former US women’s national team captain Abby Wambach has also departed in the wake of the revelations.
The agency founder expressed deep remorse regarding the impact of his past interactions on his current employees.
“I’m heartbroken that my brief contact with them 23 years ago has caused you, this company, and its clients so much hardship over the past days and weeks.”
Keely Hodgkinson has produced a sensational performance to set a new national record of 1:56.33 in the women’s 800m heats at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships.
The Olympic silver medallist tore apart the field in Birmingham to lay down a frightening marker for the season ahead.
Observers at the track were left stunned as the clock stopped on a historic time during what was expected to be a routine qualifier.
History made in the heats
The Atherton-born star looked comfortable from the outset, moving through the gears with her trademark smooth stride.
To break a national record in the preliminary rounds is almost unheard of at this level of elite competition.
It serves as a stark warning to her global rivals ahead of the upcoming major international championships.
‘Special’ talent shines
Commentators and fans alike were quick to label the run as "special" immediately following the race.
The sheer dominance displayed suggests the British middle-distance runner is currently in the form of her life.
Expectations will now be sky-high for the final as the crowd anticipates just how much faster she can go.
Aiden Markram blasted a blistering unbeaten 86 as South Africa surged to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, maintaining their flawless start to the T20 World Cup.
Chasing a target of 176, the Proteas effectively killed the contest within the first six overs following a ferocious assault on the Black Caps’ bowlers.
Markram reached his half-century in just 19 balls, equalling the record for the fastest fifty of the tournament so far.
The victory leaves South Africa on the brink of official qualification for the Super 8s, while New Zealand must regroup ahead of their final group game against Canada.
Skipper leads from the front
The run chase was defined by the South African captain’s aggression, as he dismantled the opposition attack with eight fours and four sixes.
Alongside Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton, Markram propelled his side to 83-1 by the end of the powerplay, removing any pressure from the required run rate.
New Zealand managed to stem the flow of boundaries in the middle overs, but the damage had already been done.
The 29-year-old remained at the crease until the end, watching from the non-striker’s end as David Miller finished the job in style.
The veteran left-hander launched Lockie Ferguson into the stands for a monstrous six, sealing the win with 17 deliveries to spare.
Jansen sparks the turnaround
New Zealand had earlier threatened to post a formidable total after openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert came out swinging.
Allen raced to 31 off just 17 balls, punishing the new ball before Marco Jansen intervened to shift the momentum.
The towering left-arm seamer claimed crucial figures of 4-40, removing three batters in quick succession to reign in the scoring rate.
Jansen dismissed Seifert in his first over before removing Rachin Ravindra and Allen within the space of four balls to end the powerplay.
Mark Chapman led a recovery with a fighting 48 from 26 balls, helping the Kiwis post 175-7.
However, the total proved woefully insufficient against a rampaging South African batting line-up determined to keep their 100% record intact.