Barry Connell on Marine Nationale's chances at the Cheltenham Festival

DOMINIC KING IN KILDARE: Racing enthrals him, horses captivate him and it doesn't take long to appreciate he is wondering, at every minute, how he can keep finding marginal gains.

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise 'best team in the world' as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise 'best team in the world' as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title - Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade

Ange Postecoglou slams 'not big club' Tottenham and names targets he couldn't sign

Hardik Pandya’s third T20 World Cup fifty powers India to dominant 209

Hardik Pandya’s explosive fifty helped India cross 200 and extend their record for most 200-plus totals in T20I history.

PSG summoned by league authorities over supporter misconduct

PSG has been summoned by the French Professional Football League following the Classique: possible sanctions...

Norris tells Verstappen to quit F1 after Red Bull star launched brutal attack on new regulations

JONATHAN MCEVOY: Lando Norris told Max Verstappen he should retire if he does not like the new Formula One regulations being introduced this year.

Laegreid apologizes after Olympic confession overshadows Norway’s gold

What should have been a celebration of Norway’s Olympic biathlon success turned into a national debate after Sturla Holm Laegreid’s emotional post-race confession drew focus away from a teammate’s gold medal victory.

T20 World Cup: Sikandar Raza advises against chasing 200 in Colombo clash

Sikandar Raza stresses patience in Colombo, saying 170–175 is enough, as slow pitches demand smart batting ahead of India-Pakistan clash.

How Australia can still qualify for Super 8 after Zimbabwe defeat

Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs in Colombo, shaking up the T20 World Cup 2026 table and putting Australia under serious pressure.

'Bend It Like Beckham' for real as football legend joins students on the pitch in Doha

Football legend David Beckham joined students in Doha for a morning of laughter, life lessons and time on the pitch as part of the Healthy Cities programme. View on euronews

Zimbabwe stun Australia at T20 World Cup - as Steve Smith prepares to play against Sri Lanka

Stand-in skipper Travis Head insists Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes are not over despite a shock loss to Zimbabwe.

Anonymous Eberechi Eze's Arsenal dream has fallen off script, the £60m star looks shot: Matt Barlow

MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Eberechi Eze will not complain if he adds to his medal collection at the end of the season, but his dream move to Arsenal has fallen off script.

High speed run ends in sudden barrier impact

A high speed racing moment at Nürburgring takes a dramatic turn when a car loses control and crashes hard into the barrier. What begins as a fast and competitive lap quickly ends in severe damage. The incident highlights how thin the margin for error can be on one of the most demanding racing circuits in the world.

Rodri faces potential ban for rant on refereeing after Tottenham draw

Man City midfielder Rodri faces potential ban for rant on refereeing after Tottenham draw - The Spain international said referees “have to be neutral” after City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the Premier League

Burnley stun Palace to end 16-game Premier League winless streak

Burnley stun Crystal Palace to end 16-game Premier League winless streak - Strand Larsen had put the Eagles 2-0 up.

Real Madrid sinks the Super League, UEFA claims victory

The Super League, a rival competition project to the Champions League launched in 2021, has...

£995,000 British hypercar that can drive upside down set for first deliveries

A British-built electric hypercar that stunned the motoring world with an extraordinary feat is about to reach customers. With extreme performance figures and radical engineering, it represents one of the boldest projects in modern automotive design. The McMurtry Spéirling, priced at £995,000, has already made headlines for its ability to drive ups...

Evangelos Marinakis sacks Sean Dyche in brutal 12.31am statement: Forest's third sacking this season

Dyche follows Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou out of the door. When he took over, Forest were two points from safety and he departs with them three points above the drop zone.

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia vs Zimbabwe 19th T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between AUS vs ZIM T20I World Cup match?

Australia will look to register their second win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 when they take on Zimbabwe in the 19th match of the tournament. The match is set to take place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.

Wasteful Nottingham Forest held at home to increase pressure on Dyche

Wasteful Nottingham Forest held at home to increase pressure on Sean Dyche - Forest had 35 shots in the game but failed to beat Jose Sa in the Wolves goal

Guardiola provides Haaland injury update with Man City 'exhausted'

Pep Guardiola provides Erling Haaland injury update with Man City ‘exhausted physically and mentally’ - Haaland was substituted at half-time of midweek’s win over Fulham

American figure skaters speak out after controversial loss

American Olympics figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates speak out after losing gold to French pair amid fears of a 'rigging' scandal.

Redknapp reacts to calls to make Tottenham return after Frank sacking

Harry Redknapp reacts to calls to make stunning Tottenham return after Thomas Frank sacking - The 78-year-old Redknapp had been mentioned as a possible interim replacement for the sacked Spurs manager

Potential 2026 departure adds to questions surrounding Liverpool’s direction

A Liverpool midfielder is attracting interest from Inter Milan and Tottenham, with fresh speculation following comments suggesting possible tension with Arne Slot though no dispute has been confirmed.

PSG: Luis Enrique adds new talent to his staff

The transfer window is not only played out on the pitch — and Paris Saint-Germain...

Man City close gap on Arsenal - while resting Haaland for second half

Man City coast to close gap on Arsenal – while resting Erling Haaland for second half - Manchester City 3: Fulham 0 Erling Haaland netted his 153rd City goal, moving him level with Colin Bell

PSL auction 2026: Complete squad list with retained and bought players

PSL Auction 2026 sees eight teams finalise squads in Lahore, with record bids, new franchises and full player lists with prices revealed.

Cyberattacks at the Olympic Games: how Italy blocked intrusions claimed to be of Russian origin

On the heels of the Winter Games, Italy announced that it had stopped a series of cyberattacks that it attributed to actors “of Russian origin.” The targets included government infrastructure, Olympic-related websites, and even local hotels. In a context where digital security is becoming as essential as physical security, this episode deserves calm and clear […]

World skydiving champion dies in Mont Blanc fall

A two-time world wingsuit skydiving champion has died after his parachute failed to open during a jump over Mont Blanc. Pierre Wolnik, 37, was attempting a high-risk free-fall when the accident happened. Fatal alpine jump According to French newspaper Le Figaro, Wolnik leapt from a helicopter on February 7 above the Mont Blanc massif in the French ...

Watch: 122-metre catch! Jos Buttler sets Guinness World Record for highest catch

Jos Buttler sets a new Guinness World Record by taking a stunning 122-metre catch dropped from a drone during T20 World Cup 2026 viral video.

Van Dijk makes plea for Liverpool to extend Konate contract

Virgil van Dijk makes plea for Liverpool to extend Ibrahima Konate contract - Konate is out of contract at Liverpool in the summer but his captain is keen for him to stay put

Inter Miami announces major setback for Lionel Messi

Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi has suffered a setback. The club confirmed that he...

Aston Villa keep slim Premier League title hopes alive with late win

Aston Villa keep slim Premier League title hopes alive with late win over Brighton - Villa move back within six points of Arsenal in the title race and a step closer to securing a place in the Champions League next season

One dead and 32 injured as college baseball team bus crashes

The bus was reportedly carrying the school's baseball team who were traveling to face North Arkansas College in games scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week.

Lewis Hamilton delivers sharp response to Kim Kardashian question

Why did this helmet lead to the exclusion of a Ukrainian athlete from the Olympics?

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics for refusing to remove his helmet, which was adorned with portraits of Ukrainian athletes who died in the war. This act of tribute was deemed contrary to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) rules regarding athletes' expressions during competitions. The helmet, a […]

Salah’s Liverpool role is changing – and not in the way we expected

Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool role is changing – and not in the way we expected - The last time Brighton travelled to Liverpool, Salah seemed destined to exit Anfield – now he is back in the team and is starting to have more of an impact, even if it remains well short of last season’s peak

Olympics scandal erupts over ice dance judging

America's Madison Chock and Evan Bates were dramatically denied victory by a French pair shrouded in controversy - despite believing they delivered a 'flawless... gold-medal performance.'

The busiest man at the Winter Olympics? The coach swapping jackets to work with 13 different countries

OM locker room shocked by Roberto De Zerbi’s departure

A thunderclap in Marseille: De Zerbi’s sudden departure has shaken the locker room. Called into...

PSG vs OM – Vitinha’s yellow card analyzed by the Technical Directorate of Refereeing

Following the Classico between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille on Sunday evening, won by PSG 5-0, Vitinha’s tackle on Leonardo Balerdi (27-year-old defender) in the 8th minute was widely discussed, with the 25-year-old Parisian midfielder receiving “only” a yellow card. “It does not constitute a clear foul according to the Laws of the Game.” “The Parisian player intervened with his left leg forward, and his sole made contact with...

Condoms in Winter Olympics athletes’ village run out in days after major supply cut

Condoms in the athletes’ village at the Winter Olympics have reportedly already run out, three days into the games. The Winter Games kicked off last week in Milan-Cortina, with those watching around the world expected to become immediate armchair experts at sports such as biathlons, curling, and cross-country skiing. With all of the athletes at […]

Craig Bellamy dishes up cheeky Cameron Smith dig as Storm legend joins the Broncos

Craig Bellamy has joked that the Melbourne Storm 'tore up' Cameron Smith's membership after he revealed that he'd be joining the Brisbane Broncos as a coach.

Revealed: Thomas Frank's eye-watering Tottenham payout following his sacking

Frank was sacked on Wednesday, less than 12 hours after a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle. Once again, their half-time deficit was too much to overcome.

Is Sunderland vs Liverpool on TV? How to watch Premier League clash

Is Sunderland vs Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash - Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

The trend that explains why Spurs have turned to Tudor to save them

The trend that explains why Tottenham have turned to Igor Tudor to save them - Former Juventus coach Tudor is set to take over at Tottenham on an interim basis after proving himself as a short-term solution in Italy, but with his appointment comes the risk of repeating a Premier League cautionary tale

Soldier who became para athlete champion could be jailed for lying about disability in £1.7m claim

Former soldier Debbie O'Connell was in the Royal Horse Artillery's ceremonial unit, the King's Troop, when she fell off her mount in 2015 and broke her collarbone.

Man United title-winner handed first coaching job working for Blackburn's new job-sharing manager

He's seen Michael Carrick excelling back at Manchester United - and now an old team-mate is following him into coaching work.

Winter Olympian secures gold medal months after receiving jail sentence for robbing teammate

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

When the ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BCE in the Greek city of Olympia, it was created as a festival dedicated to the god Zeus. The Games ran for nearly 1,200 years before they were ultimately banned, and in that time, many athletes were able to carve their names into legend. The ancient Olympics were thoroughly crowded with male athletes, but were there ever opportunities for women to compete in sports? Were there other opportunities for women to partake in events? Click on to find out.