Sport

Italian short track speed skater Pietro Sighel competing on the ice during the 2026 Winter Olympics
Other

Winter Olympics: Italy lodge formal complaint over Sighel disqualification

Italy's sports federation lodges a formal complaint at the 2026 Winter Olympics after short-track star Pietro Sighel is controversially disqualified.

Chicago Bears helmet sitting on the grass field during an NFL game
Football

Indiana advances bill to lure Chicago Bears to new Hammond stadium

Indiana lawmakers have unanimously advanced a bill to facilitate a new Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, marking a major step toward the team leaving Illinois.

Anthony Joshua looking focused in the ring during a previous heavyweight bout
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Anthony Joshua targets July ring return ahead of potential Tyson Fury bout

Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua is aiming for a July comeback following his car crash, keeping hopes alive for a mega-fight with Tyson Fury later this year.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking to the media at a press conference
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Andy Farrell condemns disgusting racist abuse of Ireland’s Edwin Edogbo

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell describes racist abuse aimed at Edwin Edogbo as "disgusting" and backs the Munster lock's character.

Bukayo Saka celebrating an Arsenal goal by mimicking signing a contract with his hand
Soccer

Bukayo Saka signs new long-term contract to extend stay at Arsenal

Bukayo Saka commits his long-term future to Arsenal with a new contract, targeting major trophies as the Gunners continue their Premier League title fight.

Haiti football fans cheering and waving flags in a stadium crowd
Soccer

US visa restrictions block World Cup fans from four nations

Supporters from Haiti, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Iran face a travel ban for the 2026 tournament. Players and officials remain exempt from the measures.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald watching players train in the nets during a practice session
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McDonald rejects claims Ashes focus caused Australia’s T20 World Cup exit

Head coach Andrew McDonald insists the team was fully focused on the T20 World Cup despite their shock elimination in the group stages.

Cooper Flagg in action for the Dallas Mavericks during his NBA debut game against the San Antonio Spurs
Basketball

Cooper Flagg Mavericks debut jersey sells for record $1m in private deal

Cooper Flagg's NBA debut jersey sells for $1 million, breaking the previous record held by Victor Wembanyama for an NBA Auctions sale.