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Monday, 20 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 19:25 CST
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'Townsend on the ropes after romp in swamp'

Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.

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Boulter seals fourth WTA title with Ostrava Open win

Britain's Katie Boulter claims her fourth WTA Tour title with a three-set victory against Tamara Korpatsch at the Ostrava Open on Saturday.

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England intensity was superb from the start - Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick was delighted with his side's intensity from the beginning of the match and their defensive quality, during the 48-7 win over Wales in their first match of the Six Nations.

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Team GB skeleton helmet appeal dismissed by Cas

The British skeleton team - among Team GB's best hopes for medals at the Winter Olympics - will not be able to wear their new helmets after the Court of Arbitration for Sport said they do not comply with the sport's rules around shape.

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Italy grind out win over Scotland to pile pressure on Townsend

Scotland face a washout of a Six Nations campaign after suffering a dispiriting opening loss to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.

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How 'irresponsible' captain Romero's week ended in 'perfect storm'

Thomas Frank admits Tottenham captain Christian Romero's week ended in a "perfect storm" with a red card at Manchester United.

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Suryakumar rescues India from all-time shock by USA

Suryakumar Yadav rescues India from an almighty scare as T20 World Cup co-hosts beat the United States by 29 runs in Mumbai.

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Will Vonn do the unthinkable and win Olympic gold?

Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn is a "iconic superhuman athlete" and is "risking everything" by racing with an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Sunday, says former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.

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I believe in what we're doing, says defiant Townsend

Head coach Gregor Townsend insists he is still the man to lead Scotland despite a hugely dispiriting defeat by Italy in their Six Nations opener.

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Team GB's Dodds and Mouat sweep past Canada

Great Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat continue their perfect start at the Winter Olympics with a dominant victory against Canada in the curling mixed doubles.

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Speed skater's son joins celebrations for Italy's first gold

Francesca Lollobrigida celebrates with her young son after winning Italy's first gold medal at this year's Winter Olympics in the women's 3,000m speed skating.

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Italy punish lacklustre Scotland in Rome rain

Scotland open their Six Nations campaign in miserable fashion, going down 18-15 to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.

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Raducanu well beaten in Transylvania Open final

Emma Raducanu's bid to win a first title since her US Open triumph in 2021 ends in a heavy defeat by Sorana Cirstea in the final of the Transylvania Open.

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'Exquisite' - Von Allmen wins men's downhill gold

Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen wins the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's downhill skiing.

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GB win battle of unbeaten teams to reach mixed semis

Team GB's mixed doubles curlers clinched their place in the Winter Olympics semi-finals with two matches to spare, after statement victories over heavyweights Canada and United States maintained their 100% record.

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