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Flo CliffordWinter Olympics

GB curlers slump to Canada defeat to leave semis spot on a knife edge

Team GB fell to an embarrassing 9-5 defeat by Canada, leaving them with a must-win tie against the USA on Wednesday and needing other results to go their way in order to make the semi-finals

<p>Bruce Mouat's rink have underperformed in Cortina and are at risk of elimination in the group stage</p>

Champions LeagueFootball

Vini Jr responds to alleged racism in Real’s clash with Benfica

Vini Jr had given the Spanish side the lead before reporting that he had been the victim of a racist remark

Six NationsRugby Union

Pollock to make first England start as Itoje earns 100th cap

kieran jackson

Speed or safety? Final F1 2026 testing window set to be overshadowed

<p>Tyson Fury (left) will take on Arslanbek Makhmudov in April</p>

Fury makes sensational claim about trainer for comeback fight

Winter Olympics

<p>Kirsty Muir finished fourth in the Big Air final to add to her fourth in slopestyle</p>

Flo Clifford

Muir denied Olympic medal for second time after crash in Big Air final

<p>Dave Ryding signed off on his Olympic slalom career with a 17th place finish</p>

Winter Olympics

GB’s best-ever skier Ryding signs off on Winter Olympics slalom career

<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>George Ford of England (centre) reacts after the third Scotland try at Scottish Gas Murrayfield </p>

The two questions raised by England’s ‘frustrating’ defeat to Scotland

<p>Kim Hellberg has got Middlesbrough playing exciting, winning football</p>

Hellberg’s high-octane football has Boro closing in on Premier League

<p>Jim Ratcliffe received a torrent of backlash for saying the UK had been ‘colonised by immigrants’ in an interview</p>

Ratcliffe should learn about his own club before spouting his nonsense

Inside Football

<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

<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

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 shares behind-the-scenes look at hospital treatment

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

Richard Hammond’s daughter issues update after ‘monumental’ crash

Canada and Sweden curling teams’ expletive-filled row goes viral

Sport deals

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

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

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How to get 50% off at Nike in February 2026

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

Football

Vinicius Junior reported the incident to the referee (Pedro Rocha/AP)

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

<p>Jose Mourinho believes Vinicius Jr 'incited' Benfica's players and fans</p>

Mourinho believes Vini Jr ‘incited’ Benfica players before racism row

Real Madrid earn slim lead over Benfica amid fury over racism incident

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

How the Pollock factor could help England bounce back against Ireland

Henry Pollock will make his first start for England on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)

Steve Borthwick shares his advice to Henry Pollock ahead of first England start

<p>Henry Arundell was sent off in the Calcutta Cup clash</p>

Arundell escapes ban after Six Nations red card against Scotland

Tommy Freeman started all three Tests on the Lions tour to Australia (David Davies/PA)

England centre Tommy Freeman ‘struggled without realising it’ after Lions tour

<p>Sam Prendergast (right) has come under scrutiny for his performances during this Six Nations</p>

Farrell slates ‘keyboard warriors’ in emotional defence of Prendergast

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

Athletics

<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

<p>Keely Hodgkinson blitzed the field in Birmingham</p>

Hodgkinson beats British indoor record before making surprise decision

<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

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>Milan Cortina Olympics Ice Hockey</p>

Winter Olympics

USA and Canada men’s ice hockey schedule for Winter Olympics 2026

<p>Tony Clark is quitting as head of the MLB players union</p>

MLB union chief quitting in warning about chaos that could halt season

<p>ANTORCHA-HEATED RIVALRY</p>

How Heated Rivalry sparked boom in ice hockey ticket sales

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