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Ukrainian loses appeal against Olympics disqualification
AFP, Published on 14/02/2026
» MILAN - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych on Friday lost his appeal against his disqualification from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet adorned with pictures of the Ukrainian war dead.
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.
Plenty of peaks, but skiing yet to take off in Central Asia
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Two weeks before setting off for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to compete as Kyrgyzstan’s only alpine skier, Timur Shakirov was weaving down a slalom course in his homeland.
Vonn breaks leg as crashes out in brutal end to Olympic dream
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» MILAN (ITALY) - Lindsey Vonn broke her leg as she crashed out of the Winter Olympics downhill on Sunday to brutally end the American skiing great's improbable dream of a medal.
Vonn crashes out of Winter Olympics, ending medal dream
AFP, Published on 08/02/2026
» CORTINA D'AMPEZZO (ITALY) - Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the Winter Olympics downhill on Sunday, ending the American skiing great's improbable dream of winning a medal despite competing with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
ONE Championship introduces broadcast changes for Friday Fights, including paid streaming model
Nick Atkin, Published on 06/02/2026
» ONE Championship will roll out a revised broadcast structure for its weekly Friday Fights series starting with tonight’s show at Lumpinee Stadium, as the promotion expands its use of in-house digital platforms alongside existing broadcast partners.
Fifa president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» LONDON — Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.
Arsenal seek fun factor as Frank searches for home comforts
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» LONDON — Arsenal travel to Leeds on Saturday desperate to prevent a Premier League wobble becoming something more serious as Manchester City and Aston Villa wait to pounce.
Thailand continue golden run
Sports, Published on 23/01/2026
» Gold medals continued to flow for Thailand at the Asean Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, with the highlight coming from Sasirawan Inthachot, who carved her name into the record books with a blistering sprint in the women's 100m T47 final.
Senegal poised to party with parade for Afcon champs
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» DAKAR - After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal’s football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their long journey to victory at the country’s presidential palace.