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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 11:25 CST
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South Korean pair disqualified for using banned wax

Two South Korean cross-country skiers are disqualified at the Winter Games after a banned type of wax known as fluor is found on their equipment.

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Ukrainian racer says he will wear 'helmet of remembrance' despite IOC ban

Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will wear a helmet featuring images of people killed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite it being banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Fear and Gibson target GB's first medal - Wednesday's guide

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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Stokes has successful surgery on broken cheek

England Test captain Ben Stokes says he has had successful surgery on the broken cheek he sustained when hit by a ball while coaching Durham's academy.

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Biathlete hopes cheating confession 'can help' girlfriend

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid reflects on his decision to confess on live television to having cheated on his girlfriend, moments after winning bronze in the Winter Olympics.

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USA's Maxim Naumov skates in memory of his parents

Maxim Naumov's emotional skate dedicated to his world champion figure skating parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who died in a plane crash in January 2025.

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Italy races to gold in mixed short track relay

Italy take gold in the mixed speed skating relay with Canada taking silver, Belgium taking bronze and defending champions China missing out the podium altogether.

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Pakistan tune up for India with win against USA

Pakistan gear up for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup showdown with India by securing a 32-run victory against the United States in their second group-stage fixture.

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Mouat & Dodds denied curling bronze as GB wait goes on

Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

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Norwegian biathlete wins bronze then confesses to affair on live TV

Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

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Men's figure skating begins - Tuesday's guide

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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How history-maker Aswat hopes to inspire others

Aamilah Aswat says she is 'buzzing' after becoming the first female black British jockey to win a UK horse race. The 20-year-old earned her first win at Kempton Park after completing only four races.

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Mouat & Dodds denied bronze as GB medal wait continues

Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

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Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland

Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Edinburgh.

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Grand National 'the dream' for role model Aswat

Aamilah Aswat says racing in the Grand National is "still the dream", having made history last week as the first black female British jump jockey to win a UK race.

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