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Harry Latham-Coyle
Ireland roll back the years to leave England with huge questions
Richard Jolly
Nico O’Reilly’s reinvention brings momentum to Man City’s title charge
Miguel Delaney
Spurs are clueless, but this vital change could help topple Arsenal

Flo CliffordWinter Olympics

Team GB’s curlers condemned to second successive Olympic heartbreak

Canada won their third Olympic gold in five Games, while for Team GB it was an agonising silver again after the same result in Beijing

<p>It was heartbreak for Team GB once again</p>

Harry Latham-CoyleSix Nations

Ireland roll back the years to leave England with huge questions

England 21-42 Ireland: Hosts wilt as visitors turn them over at Twickenham by record margin

<p>Serena Williams at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island last year</p>

Jamie BraidwoodTennis

Serena Williams’ weight-loss drug is becoming a comeback morality tale

<p>O’Reilly celebrates with provider Erling Haaland</p>

Richard Jolly

Nico O’Reilly’s reinvention brings momentum to Man City’s title charge

<p>Scotland roared back to snatch victory in Cardiff against Wales</p>

Scotland survive major scare as Wales fall short of long-awaited win

Winter Olympics

<p>Julia Simon congratulated teammate and gold medallist Oceane Michelon</p>

Winter Olympics

Biathlete convicted of credit card fraud wins fourth Olympic medal

<p>The USA sealed their place in the final on Friday night</p>

Winter Olympics

The political edge attached to the USA and Canada’s ice hockey 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 medal table: Who is leading at Milan-Cortina?

In depth

<p>Vitor Pereira’s first Forest outing will be against a former club</p>

Why Pereira’s mission at Forest goes beyond avoiding relegation

<p>Henry Pollock will make his first England start against Ireland</p>

How the Pollock factor could help England bounce back against Ireland

<p>Ski mountaineering made its Olympic debut on Thursday</p>

Winter Olympics

Skimo is entertaining - but fundamental flaws make it merely a gimmick

Inside Football

<p>Mikel Arteta insists it is time to be close to his players (Jacob King/PA)</p>

A lot has changed within Arsenal – as questions rise about ‘bottle’

<p>Interim head coach Michael Carrick (right) congratulates Benjamin Sesko at the end of the game (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Managers are evolving – and so is United’s most promising candidate

The VAR storm missed the point of Liverpool’s defeat

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

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

ACFC

Why I’m breaking up with Eddie Howe… maybe

<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

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Independent TV

Lindsey Vonn returns home to US following horror crash

Football boss’s interview derailed with make surprise appearance

Lindsey Vonn shares behind-the-scenes look at hospital treatment

‘Shameful’ Chelsea stars slammed for snubbing young Hull City mascots

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

Wesley Fofana said “nothing changes” after he was racially abused online on Saturday (Mike Egerton/PA)

Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri respond to online racist abuse

<p>Pep Guardiola’s side are right behind Arsenal in the Premier League table (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Pep Guardiola tells players to have ‘a lot of daiquiris’ after win

Mikel Arteta addresses his Arsenal players (Jacob King/PA)

Mikel Arteta tells players to join another club if they cannot handle ‘noise’

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

<p>Italy will not be wearing their customary colours in Lille</p>

Why are Italy wearing red shirts for Six Nations clash with France?

<p>Andrew Brace will oversee the Calcutta Cup clash </p>

France vs Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Andrew Brace?

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was delighted with his side’s comeback victory against Wales (Nigel French/PA)

Gregor Townsend: Comeback win over Wales will do Scotland ‘a lot of good’

<p>Matthieu Jalibert had impressed for France in the first two rounds</p>

France dealt huge blow as Jalibert ruled out of Italy clash

LiveRugby Union

Turner try gives Scotland victory in closing minutes of Wales clash

<p>Ellis Genge apologised to the England fans</p>

Genge issues apology to England fans after heavy defeat to Ireland

Athletics

<p>Britain's Keely Hodgkinson celebrates after breaking the world record in the 800m women final</p>

Hodgkinson smashes world record with stunning run in Lievin

<p>Ben Proud was the first British athlete to sign up for the Enhanced Games (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>

When are the Enhanced Games? Sports, dates and confirmed athletes

<p>Isabelle Boffey surged away from the field to retain her 800m title</p>

Boffey takes advantage of Hodgkinson absence to retain UK Indoor title

Cycling

<p>Doddie Weir died in November 2022 (Jane Barlow/PA)</p>

Doddie Weir’s widow takes on cycling challenge for MND charity

<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

US Sport

<p>4 Nations USA Canada Hockey</p>

Winter Olympics

When is USA and Canada men’s ice hockey final?

<p>Jaylen Brown has received an apology from the City of Beverly Hills</p>

Beverly Hills apologizes to NBA star amid dispute over event shutdown

<p>LaMelo Ball was involved in a car crash on Wednesday</p>

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball unharmed after car crash

Betting

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

<p>Compare the latest free bets and betting sign up offers in our complete review</p>

Best free bets UK: Top betting sign up offers

<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

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