France's rugby team overpowers Ireland in Six Nations title defence
France began its Six Nations title defence with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday.
Dupont comeback fires up holders France ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland
France coach Fabien Galthié expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.
Endrick sends Lyon into French Cup quarter-finals with late goal
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Seattle Seahawks soar to Super Bowl win as dominant defence denies Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks coasted to Super Bowl glory Sunday, routing the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conqueror of the NFL's biggest prize.
US Vonn’s Olympic comeback ends in dramatic downhill crash
Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic dream ended in screams of pain on Sunday after she crashed out of the women's downhill won by her American teammate Breezy Johnson.
Von Allmen, a glorious downhill
Also in this newscast: Lindsey Vonn impresses in training despite her injury, Italy claims its first gold thanks to Francesca Lollobrigida, Lens defeat Rennes, Lyon win at Nantes despite Endrick’s red card, Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League, changes to the French XV ahead of their clash with Wales, San Antonio win the Texas derby against Dallas, and the Super Bowl takes place tomorrow night.
More than just Games: What stakes as Italy hosts Winter Olympics?
As the US vice president and secretary of state attend the opening ceremonies, there's been plenty of media coverage of the flying in of federal immigration agents, the same who've been grabbing five-year-olds and shooting protesters in Minnesota. The ICE agents are there purely in an advisory role, but it throws the spotlight on the optics of what's ostensibly PM Giorgia Meloni's moment of glory. The only European leader invited to Donald Trump's inauguration a year ago must astutely calibrate between her far-right roots and Europe's interests as she hosts the planet. How will these Olympics play in times of testy transatlantic relations, especially ahead of next summer's World Cup in the United States?
2026 Olympics: Éric Perrot earns silver in 20km individual biathlon
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