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Legal & Litigation

A7A5 Stablecoin Linked to $39B in Sanctioned Crypto Flows

Ruble-based stablecoin A7A5 has been linked to $39 billion in sanctioned crypto flows in 2025. Analysts describe it as part of a Russia-aligned alternative payment ecosystem.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti celebrating on the sidelines during a game
Football

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti finalises new $13.2m-a-year contract

Curt Cignetti becomes one of college football's highest-paid coaches with a deal running to 2033 after leading Indiana to a historic national title.

Lindsey Vonn inspecting a ski slope while wearing a helmet and goggles
Skiing

Lindsey Vonn has fifth surgery after leg fracture at Milano Cortina

Lindsey Vonn admits pain is "hard to manage" after undergoing a fifth surgery on her fractured leg following a high-speed crash at Milano Cortina.

Sidney Crosby skating for Team Canada during the Olympic quarter-final match against Czechia
Hockey

Canada captain Sidney Crosby ruled out of Olympic semi-final vs Finland

Canada captain Sidney Crosby will miss the Olympic ice hockey semi-final against Finland due to a lower-body injury, with Connor McDavid set to take the 'C'.

England rugby players taking part in a contact training session ahead of the Six Nations match against Ireland
Other

England face Ireland in Six Nations title eliminator at Twickenham

England and Ireland face a defining Six Nations clash at Twickenham, where defeat for either side will end their title challenge.

Harry Kane acknowledging fans while wearing a Bayern Munich shirt
Soccer

Barcelona presidential candidate claims contact made over Harry Kane move

Presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana claims he has already made contact regarding a potential move for the England captain should he win the upcoming election.

Arsenal Women players celebrating a goal during a Women's Champions League match against OH Leuven
Soccer

Women’s Champions League: Arsenal to face Chelsea in quarter-finals

Arsenal are drawn against WSL rivals Chelsea in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals, while Real Madrid face a tough test against holders Barcelona.

Eileen Gu holding her skis and smiling at the bottom of the slope after a freestyle skiing run
Skiing

Eileen Gu claims big air silver for China as nationality debate continues

Eileen Gu wins silver in freeski big air for China, sparking further discussion on her switch from Team USA and her commercial success.