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Winter Olympics live: Muir misses out on first GB medal in slopestyle

Team GB targets their first medals of the Games with Kirsty Muir and Mia Brookes in action

<p>Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool react after a late loss to Man City</p>

Richard JollyFootball

Liverpool are falling apart thanks to a disastrous transfer decision

The Reds are short of options after spending their budget on quality over quantity, explains Richard Jolly, with a painful loss to Man City showing the value of depth after Rayan Cherki’s last impact

<p>Sam Darnold and Uchenna Nwosu of the Seattle Seahawks celebrate</p>

Ed MalyonSuper Bowl LX

The Seahawks blueprint that won the Super Bowl and proved the NFL wrong

Seahawks secure Super Bowl glory after dominating Patriots

<p>France’s Louis Bielle-Biarrey impressed in round one</p>

Six Nations team of the week: Which players impressed in round one?

<p>England survived a scare in their T20 World Cup opener</p>

England survive huge scare against Nepal in T20 World Cup opener

Winter Olympics

<p>Lindsey Vonn crashes during the women’s downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo</p>

LiveWinter Olympics

Winter Olympics live: Lindsey Vonn latest after horror crash

<p>Mia Brookes laid down an astonishing backside 1260 to put her halfway into the final</p>

Winter Olympics

Brookes overcomes nerve-wracking start to qualify for Big Air final

<p>The Winter Olympics are getting underway in Milano Cortina</p>

Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics schedule and day-by-day events

<p>Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates pose with their gold medals after winning the figure skating team event</p>

Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics 2026 medal table: Who is leading at Milan-Cortina?

In depth

<p>Team GB's only gold in Beijing came in the women's curling but UK Sport are hoping for four to eight medals this time around</p>

Winter Olympics

Why this Winter Olympics could be the best of all time for Team GB

Why I’m breaking up with Eddie Howe… maybe

<p>Hugo Ekitike scored twice at Anfield and formed a fine partnership with Florian Wirtz</p>

Ekitike eviscerates Newcastle to show glimpse of Liverpool’s future

Inside Football

<p>Arne Slot embraces Pep Guardiola at Anfield</p>

What’s really happening with Guardiola and Slot amid erratic campaigns

<p>Guardiola has won six Premier League titles in seven years and claimed the Champions League trophy with City</p>

Inside the latest twists in a title race defined by volatility

<p>Miguel Delaney's Inside Football newsletter lands in your inbox every Monday and Friday</p>

Miguel Delaney’s Inside Football newsletter: Get three months for £1

<p>Unai Emery, right, suffered defeat to his former club (Nigel French/PA)</p>

The winning Premier League blueprint – and Villa’s missing piece

ACFC

<p>Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso shake hands with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior</p>

Football’s next tactical innovation is ‘just not having a manager’

<p>Discover the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game with the Adam Clery Football Column</p>

Unpack football’s absurdities with Adam Clery’s ACFC newsletter

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

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US freestyle skiers say representing US brings ‘mixed emotions’

<p>Squirrel’s chaotic pitch invasion stops Hull City and Bristol City Championship match.</p>

Watch: Squirrel’s chaotic pitch invasion stops Championship match

Snoop Dogg is having the time of his life at the Winter Olympics

Tarantula ‘predicts’ Super Bowl LX winner

Sport deals

<p>Adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>

Save up to 50% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>

Mountain Warehouse discount codes February 2026 – how to save 20%

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>

How to get 50% off at Nike in February 2026

<p>I’ve rounded up the best deals on Airpods Pro, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max to shop right now</p>

Best AirPods deals November 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

<p>Erling Haaland says there is no excuse for his recent goal drought</p>

Erling Haaland admits there is ‘no excuse’ for recent goal drought

Erling Haaland’s added-time goal at Liverpool kept Manchester City in the title race (Mike Egerton/PA)

Erling Haaland: Title race ‘not over until it’s over’ after Man City reduce gap

<p>Best football betting sites ranked</p>

Best Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked (February 2026)

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

Rugby Union

England were comfortable winners against Wales (Andrew Matthews/PA)

England’s Six Nations rout of Wales ‘a platform to kick on from’

LiveRugby Union

England thrash hopeless Six Nations rivals Wales in mismatch

England tear woeful Wales apart to show how far they have fallen

Lake admits Wales ‘let people down’ in Six Nations thrashing

<p>Henry Arundell grabbed a hat-trick in the thrashing of Wales</p>

Arundell compared to England legend after hat-trick against Wales

Gregor Townsend saw Scotland lose in Rome (Domenico Cippitelli/PA)

Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy

Athletics

<p>Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track was declared bankrupt in late 2025</p>

The ‘crazy’ impact of Grand Slam Track bankruptcy on emerging US star

<p>Sabastian Sawe crosses the finish line to win the 2025 London Marathon</p>

Sawe bidding to break course record as he leads London Marathon field

<p>Tigst Assefa won the women’s elite race at last year’s London Marathon</p>

Assefa and Hassan lead star-studded women’s field for London Marathon

Cycling

<p>Sir Chris Hoy is back on the bike after breaking his leg</p>

Hoy makes incredible 12-week recovery from ‘worst crash I’ve ever had’

Rogue kangaroos hop into cyclists causing chaos at Tour Down Under

<p>First minister of Wales Eluned Morgan (centre), Tour de France 2018 winner Geraint Thomas (right), and director of the Tour de France Christian Prudhomme during the Tour de France 2027 Grand Depart route reveal at the Senedd in Cardiff</p>

Tour de France 2027 routes revealed as famous race returns to Britain

US Sport

Best Super Bowl sportsbooks and betting apps for Patriots vs Seahawks

Super Bowl LX prediction & NFL betting tips: Hawks too good for Pats

<p>Lindsey Vonn poses for a portrait during the Team USA Media Summit ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games </p>

Winter Olympics

Who is Lindsey Vonn: 41-year-old American skier with ruptured ACL

Betting

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

Best Betting Sign Up Offers and Free Bets UK

<p>Our betting writer Chris Wilson has tested the best new bookmakers on the market</p>

The best new betting sites August 2025

<p>We’ve tested out dozens of reputable UK betting apps and ranked the best ones</p>

The best betting apps for sport