Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua car crash prompted his return to ring
Tyson Fury has revealed the deaths of two of long-time rival Anthony Joshua’s friends in a car crash in December was the catalyst for his return to boxing.
Ice hockey-Dominant US slam door on Sweden to reach women's final
MILAN, Feb 16 : The United States beat Sweden 5-0 in the women's ice hockey semi-finals on Monday to reach the Winter Olympics gold medal game for a fifth time in a row, keeping on a collision course with arch rivals Canada.
Leave the kids alone: Norway explains formula behind success
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 16 : Norway’s remarkable consistency at the Winter Olympics stems from a decades‑old culture that puts children’s happiness, equal access to sport and shared expertise ahead of fast results, the country’s head of delegation Tore Oevreboe said.
At most gender-balanced Winter Games yet, hosts Italy's women outperform men
MILAN, Feb 16 : At the most gender‑balanced Winter Olympics in history, hosts Italy are enjoying their best‑ever medal haul, powered by women in a sign that long‑running efforts to level the playing field are delivering results.
Curling-Edin rues Sweden's lack of 'toughness' as title defence crumbles
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 16 : Olympic men's curling champions Sweden are headed for an early exit from the Winter Olympics after managing just one win in six games, with skip Niklas Edin admitting his team has lacked the fortitude displayed by their hungrier rivals.
Ice hockey-Swede dreams are made of bronze after semi-final loss
MILAN, Feb 16 : Sweden bowed to the somewhat inevitable when falling to tournament favourites the United States in the women's Olympic ice hockey semi-final on Monday, but their ambition of winning a first medal in 20 years is still on track.
Man City's FA Cup fifth round opponents confirmed as Pep Guardiola's side discover fate
Manchester City will face Newcastle United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. It's not an ideal draw for Pep Guardiola's side, who face an away game against the Magpies as they look to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Biathlon-Vittozzi may retire despite first Olympic biathlon gold for Italy
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 16 : Italy's first Olympic gold medal in biathlon came in spectacular fashion on Sunday as Lisa Vittozzi triumphed in the sport's spiritual home in the country's north, but the joy may be short-lived as the 31-year-old considers her future.