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French ski star Pinturault Olympic hopes rekindled with extra berth
Veteran French alpine skiing star Alexis Pinturault's hopes of competing in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were rekindled on Monday with the news of an extra berth for France just hours after he failed to make the list of 160 athletes selected for the 2026 Games.
Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics
Alpine ski star Lindsey Vonn, seeking her fourth Olympic medal at age 41, was among seven Americans named to their fifth United States Olympic team on Monday.
World champion Brignone to compete at Winter Olympics: Italian ski federation
Federica Brignone will compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics after recovering in time from a horror injury to represent Italy on home snow, Italy's winter sports federation announced on Monday.
Wales to use domestic turmoil as Six Nations 'fuel', says Lake
Captain Dewi Lake insisted on Monday that Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as "fuel" to ignite their Six Nations campaign.
Irish believe in themselves despite mixed results, says Doris
The Irish players still "have a lot of belief" in themselves and their ability to regain the Six Nations title despite mixed results last year, captain Caelan Doris said on Monday.
Townsend bullish on Scotland's Six Nations prospects
Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six Nations this season.
White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps
Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of artificially-covered tracks winding through lush green mountainsides.
England must set new standards to win Six Nations, says George
England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie George, after an 11-game winning run.
Aussie-born Staniforth was on France radar for years, says Galthie
Australia under-20 international forward Tom Staniforth was on France's radar three years ago, head coach Fabien Galthie revealed on Monday.
Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16
Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in their way is their divisive former coach Jose Mourinho.
Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?
Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be relishing what could yet turn out to be the greatest season in the Gunners' history.
Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League going into the final round of the league phase this week.
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.
Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters
Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash once more in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Qualifier Inglis to splash out on toaster, kettle after Melbourne run
Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and a toaster and kettle top her wish list.
Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave
Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.
Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.
African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal
Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the Premier League at the weekend.
Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez's decision to leave the club for a planned move to Paris Saint-Germain, despite having previously agreed a new deal with the Catalan giants, was "unpleasant".
Rampant Swiatek ends Inglis fairytale at Australian Open
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek ended the fairytale run of qualifier Maddison Inglis with a rampant display at the Australian Open on Monday to set up a quarter-final with fifth seed Elena Rybakina.
Sinner races through in Melbourne as Djokovic looms into view
Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets dismissal of fellow Italian Luciano Darderi in the Melbourne heat on Monday.
Anisimova primed to snap win drought against Pegula in Melbourne clash
Amanda Anisimova has never beaten fellow American Jessica Pegula but plans to put that right when they meet in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in 33C heat.
Anisimova ensures 25-year Australian Open first for US women
United States players are dominating the women's draw at the Australian Open after Amanda Anisimova on Monday made it four Americans in the singles quarter-finals for the first time in 25 years.
Musetti vows to push Djokovic 'to his maximum' in Melbourne quarters
Lorenzo Musetti vowed Monday to push Novak Djokovic "to his maximum" after setting up an Australian Open quarter-final against the 24-time major champion.
Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in stifling heat.
Anisimova silences Chinese fans to set up Pegula showdown in Melbourne
Amanda Anisimova swept past China's unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and a showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula.
US speed star Lindsey Vonn: Olympic timeline
US speed star Lindsey Vonn will make her return to the Olympics in Cortina, defying the odds at the age of 41.
Legends of Winter Olympics: heroes of the slopes
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ski slopes.
Cheesy apple pie for Keys as victor Pegula dodges Chiefs jersey
Jessica Pegula used the threat of having to wear a Taylor Swift-themed Kansas City Chiefs jersey as motivation to propel her past defending champion Madison Keys and into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.
Keys 'proud' as Australian Open reign ends to good friend Pegula
"Proud" Madison Keys said she could walk away with her head held high after her reign as Australian Open champion ended to good friend Jessica Pegula on Monday in the last 16.
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.