NHL's return to the Olympics lives up to the hype and sets the stage for 2028 World Cup of Hockey
The long wait for the best hockey players in the world taking the ice in an international tournament lived up to the hype.
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Six Nations breaks for a week but tantalising conclusion lies ahead
LILLE, France, Feb 23 : The Six Nations pauses for a week’s break with France firmly in first place but with the tantalising prospect of Scotland or Ireland still able to launch a challenge, even after an early stumble.
Former coach Macci says Serena certain to make comeback
Feb 23 : Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci believes the 23-times Grand Slam champion is certain to return to competitive tennis and said the 44-year-old is "going all out" in training to get herself ready for a return to the sport.
Italy throws farewell party, passes Olympic torch to France - ESPN
VERONA, Italy — The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly midway between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games in Olympic history.
France stay in Six Nations charge with win over Italy
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France, Feb 22 : France scored three tries in the opening 30 minutes before going on to record a comfortable 33-8 victory over Italy on Sunday and keep up their winning run in this year’s Six Nations.
Crosscountry-Norway's Klaebo dominates historic Games marked by viral moments
TESERO, Italy, Feb 22 : Norway’s Johannes Klaebo stamped his authority on sport while Sweden’s women were nearly unstoppable and a runaway dog somehow stole the biggest headline of all in a historic - and sometimes viral - cross-country programme at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
SkiMo-France, Spain, Switzerland shine in sport's Games debut
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 22 : Milano Cortina's only new Olympic sport, ski mountaineering, might have debuted in a snowstorm in Bormio, but the races went smoothly with lively crowds, leaving athletes hopeful it will not be the sport's last time on the global stage.
Biathlon-Sharpshooting skiers deliver drama and development at Games
ANTERSELVA, ITALY, Feb 22 : Norway and France may have dominated the thrilling biathlon competitions at the Milano Cortina Games but bronze for Bulgaria and the Czech Republic will arguably be remembered as the medals that shone brightest as the sport seeks to expand and grow.