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Katie Taylor celebrating a victory in the boxing ring holding her championship belts
Other

Katie Taylor confirms retirement after final Dublin fight this year

Undisputed champion Katie Taylor confirms she will retire from professional boxing following a farewell fight in Dublin scheduled for this summer.

Arsenal players celebrating a goal during the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur
Soccer

Arsenal hold title advantage over Man City as Tottenham relegation fears grow

Arsenal maintain a five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race, while Tottenham's heavy derby defeat leaves them just four points above the relegation zone.

Zimbabwe cricket players celebrating a wicket during the T20 World Cup
Other

Zimbabwe reach T20 World Cup second stage in stunning resurgence

Zimbabwe have qualified for the second stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, capping a remarkable recovery from political interference and financial ruin.

Isometric Africa map highlighting five regions, large Q4 calendar, tall bar chart with peak and clock icon on white background
Regulation & Enforcement

Blask Identifies Q4 Gambling Peaks in Five African Markets

Blask analysis of data from 2016 to 2026 shows Q4 as the high season for gambling engagement in five African markets, with differing weekend and hourly peaks.

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson performing their ice dance routine in colourful outfits at the Winter Olympics
Other

Fear and Gibson hope Winter Games spark new era for British skating

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson aim to inspire a new generation of British skaters after finishing seventh at the Winter Olympics.

Eileen Gu holding an Olympic gold medal during the 2026 Winter Games podium ceremony
Skiing

Laura Woods defends Eileen Gu after journalist brands skier ‘arrogant’

Laura Woods defends Eileen Gu after the freestyle skiing star was branded 'arrogant' by a journalist following her historic success at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

General view of Old Trafford stadium with the Manchester United crest visible on the stand
Soccer

Man Utd post £32.6m operating profit after Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting drive

Manchester United report a £32.6m operating profit for the first half of the financial year, marking a significant turnaround driven by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting measures.

Referee attempting to separate Chelsea and West Ham players during a mass confrontation on the pitch
Soccer

Chelsea and West Ham fined £625,000 for Stamford Bridge mass brawl

Chelsea and West Ham have been handed heavy fines by the FA after admitting to charges of failing to control their players during a Premier League derby.