36 h. ago Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in freezing conditions

55-year-old worker died during overnight shiftTemperatures plunged to -12C in Cortina d’AmpezzoA guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo died during a freezing overnight shift, authorities have confirmed. Italy’s infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker’s death.Italian media reported that the death occurred on Thursday while the worker was on duty at a construction site near Cortina’s ice arena. Temperatures that night plunged to -12C (10.4F). Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime sub

Authorities have confirmed the death of a guard at construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo

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50 h. ago Olympic favorites Chock and Bates glide to record seventh US ice dance title

Chock and Bates claim record seventh US titleFlamenco Paint It Black wins season-best scoreOlympic team selections to be named SundayMadison Chock and Evan Bates danced their way to a record-setting seventh US figure skating title on Saturday night, showcasing their trademark creativity, athleticism and precision in their final competition before the Milan Cortina Olympics.The three-time reigning world champions, performing a flamenco-style dance to a version of the Rolling Stones hit Paint It Black from the dystopian sci-fi Western show Westworld, produced a season-best free skate and finished with 228.87 points. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Superb Malinin cruises to fourth US figure skating title as Chock

Sublime Malinin cruises to fourth US crownChock and Bates claim record seventh US titleOlympic team selections to be named SundayIlia Malinin, a red-hot favorite for gold at next month’s Milano-Cortina Olympics, cruised to a fourth consecutive national title at the US Figure Skating Championships on Saturday while Madison Chock and Evan Bates captured a record seventh national ice dance crown.Malinin, who separated himself from the field in St Louis with a remarkable performance in Thursday’s short program, returned to score 209.78 points in the free skate for a 324.88 total in his final tune-up for the Olympics. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Team GB Olympic champion speaks out after changing sports with motivation clear

Two-time Olympic champion Jade Jones won gold for Great Britain in taekwondo at the 2012 and 2016 Games but she has now swapped the mat in favour of another sport

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4 d. ago Wigan's gardening enthusiast hoping to cut rivals down to size on Winter Paralympic ice

The 57-year-old has been named as part of the ParalympicsGB wheelchair curling team for Milano Cortina 2026.

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4 d. ago ParalympicsGB's gardening enthusiast hoping to cut rivals down to size on Milano Cortina ice

The 57-year-old from Wigan has been named as part of the ParalympicsGB wheelchair curling team for Milano Cortina 2026, joining forces with two-time Paralympian Hugh Nibloe, as well as Austin McKenzie, Stewart Pimblett and Graeme Stewart

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4 d. ago Eve Muirhead helps headline most expansive broadcast experience ever at Milano Cortina 2026

The Beijing 2022 curling champion, who is also Team GB Chef de Mission for the Games, is one of multiple respected names headlining TNT Sports’ flagship programming from Italy – offering daily insight and analysis to bring the showpiece to life

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5 d. ago Adam Peaty joins wife Holly Ramsay's influencer agency sparking 'risk' concerns

Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty has joined influencer agency Hypesight alongside wife Holly Ramsay after their recent wedding

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5 d. ago Olympic champion Amy Williams helps headline bumper broadcast experience at Milano Cortina 2026

The 2010 Vancouver skeleton champion, 43, is one of multiple respected names headlining TNT Sports’ flagship programming from Italy – offering daily insight and analysis to bring the Games to life

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6 d. ago Chumpy Pullin's dad reveals heartbreaking rift with his late son's partner Ellidy that has torn him away from his only grandchild

The father of late Olympic snowboarding champion Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin has laid bare his bitter falling-out with his son's partner Ellidy over the now-defunct charity that was established in his honour.

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6 d. ago Olympic champion helps headline most expansive broadcast experience ever at Milano Cortina 2026

Amy Williams, 43, is one of multiple respected names headlining TNT Sports’ flagship programming from Italy – offering daily insight and analysis to bring the Games to life

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8 d. ago USA’s Summer Britcher boosts Olympic luge bid with another World Cup gold

Britcher rallies in Sigulda for second win of seasonAmerican leads World Cup singles despite missing raceUSA Luge star can capture historic overall crownUSA Luge’s Summer Britcher is flying into the Olympics.Britcher got her second women’s singles luge win of the season on Sunday, moving her atop the World Cup standings and further cementing her status as a medal contender for the Milan Cortina Olympics next month. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Chris Hoy, 49, to make first public appearance since horror crash as he’s set to present World Darts Championship trophy

SIR CHRIS HOY will once again present the Sid Waddell Trophy to the winner of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night. The six-time Olympic cycling champion, 49, was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in September 2023 before going public a year later. Hoy has since been undergoing chemotherapy treatment after being given between...

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1 week ago Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital in Nigeria after car crash

British boxer is released on New Year’s Eve in IkejaJoshua can ‘recuperate at home’ after treatmentThe British boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, Nigerian authorities said on Wednesday night. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a car accident near Lagos on Monday which killed two of his close associates and team members.The 36-year-old had been under observation while recovering from minor injuries, his promoter had said on Monday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Snowboarder hopes to become first with MND to compete in Winter Paralympics

Davy Zyw hopes to take part in the Milan-Cortina Games in 2026.

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2 w. ago Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan among those from NI recognised in honours list

A host of people have been recognised, including academics and civil servants.

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2 w. ago Adam Peaty changes his name as he receives bombshell family text at church

Olympic champion Peaty married Holly Ramsay on Saturday amid a bitter feud with his family

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2 w. ago Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance viewers say the same thing minutes into ITV show

Olympic champion ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are seen embarking on the final tour of their 50-year career in an ITV documentary

Culture

2 w. ago 'It's as if they've cut my heart out. If Adam treated Holly's family like this I'd take him to task': Adam Peaty's mum reveals her anguish before wedding to Holly Ramsay, his hurtful messages

Today, at Bath's historic abbey, the bells will ring for the wedding of Olympic champion swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay. But there will be one very significant absence.

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