4 d. ago Former British Olympic sprinter accused of ‘appalling’ move after joining Enhanced Games athlete

UK Athletics chief Jack Buckner is ‘profoundly disappointed’ in Reece Prescod after becoming the second British athlete to join after swimmer Ben Proud

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4 d. ago British sprinter becomes latest athlete to join controversial Enhanced Games

The event has been dubbed as 'The Olympics on Steroids' in some quarters because athletes will be allowed to use performance-enhancing substances without being subjected to a drugs test.

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5 d. ago Olympic ice hockey venues may not be finished in time for games

IIHF president says seating at arenas may be reducedNHL concerned about ice quality and dimensionsThe head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready when the puck drops for the men’s event on 11 February.“We can be confident on that,” IIHF President Luc Tardif told reporters Monday at the world junior championship. “You’re not going to go to Milano for nothing.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Winter Olympic ice hockey venues may not be finished in time for Games

IIHF president says seating at arenas may be reducedNHL concerned about ice quality and dimensionsThe head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready when the puck drops for the men’s event on 11 February.“We can be confident on that,” IIHF President Luc Tardif told reporters Monday at the world junior championship. “You’re not going to go to Milano for nothing.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago New Olympic sport ‘skimo’ debuting at the Milan Cortina Games

There are penalties in the race for things such as disrespectful behavior, unsportsmanlike conduct, technical errors and equipment that’s missing

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9 d. ago Rachel Duffy tipped as early frontrunner on The Traitors as expert spots ‘Olympic

The BBC series returned on Thursday night with a much-praised new twist involving a secret Traitor

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1 week ago 26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match Jannik Sinner will be aiming to become only the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic, to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles, while in the women’s draw Madison Keys will be seeking to defend the title she landed via a shock victory over Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final. Elsewhere, Roger Federer is scheduled to return to Melbourne Park for the first time since retiring from tennis in 2022 as part of a Battle of the World No 1s match, alongside Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. “It still makes me smile when I think about all the moments I’ve had here,” said the Swiss legend. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Vonn’s Olympic comeback gathers pace with third in Val d’Isere downhill

Vonn, 41, third in Val d’Isere downhill despite costly errorAmerican extends lead in World Cup downhill standingsComeback season sharpens expectations for 2026 GamesLindsey Vonn’s expectations have shifted so dramatically during her Olympic comeback that even a podium finish now comes with a sense of frustration.The 41-year-old American finished third in Saturday’s women’s World Cup downhill at Val d’Isère, France, extending a blistering start to the season that has already included a victory and a runner-up finish in the space of nine days. But after a small mistake on the lower section of the course cost her valuable time, Vonn left the finish area convinced she had let a potential win slip away. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sergio Aguero, Anthony Joshua and Andy Murray helping propel padel towards Olympic Games

The racket sport that is hugely popular in Spain and Argentina, is currently played by more than 30 million people worldwide

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3 w. ago Sergio Aguero, Anthony Joshua and Andy Murray help launch trailblazing new padel tournament

The racket sport that is hugely popular in Spain and Argentina, is currently played by more than 30 million people worldwide

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3 w. ago US Olympic star skipping Winter Games in favor of NBC booth: ‘I had to make a decision’

US snowboarding legend Lindsey Jacobellis will not be competing at the Winter Olympics in February

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