Frantic work continues in Cortina as Games approach
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 2 : While the Olympic slopes on the Tofane gleam under the jagged Dolomite peaks, the scene changes abruptly when you turn around.
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Prevc ski jumping siblings lead Slovenia's charge into Winter Games
Feb 2 : Across village hills to towering ski flying arenas in Slovenia, the name Prevc is spoken as if it belongs to the country’s sporting landscape itself, with ambition rising across the nation as the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina draw closer.
Valentine's Day on ice: Athletes in Italy juggle romance with medal pressure
MILAN, Feb 2 : With Valentine's Day falling in the middle of this month's Winter Olympics in Italy, dinner reservations and roses will have to share space with early alarms, sore muscles and the emotional strain of competing on sport's biggest stage.
Atletico Madrid agree deal to sign Lookman from Atalanta
MADRID, Feb 1 : Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, the LaLiga club confirmed on Sunday.
Inter Milan extend Serie A lead after 2-0 win at Cremonese
CREMONA, Italy, Feb 1 : Inter Milan moved eight points clear at the top of Serie A after a comfortable 2-0 victory over hosts Cremonese on Sunday, but the victory was marred by a flare thrown on to the pitch from the away end that narrowly missed home goalkeeper Emil Audero.
Sailing-America's Cup extends entry deadline, opens door to more teams
LONDON, Feb 1 : America's Cup organisers have extended the deadline for entries by two months to the end of March, opening up the possibility of more teams sailing in next year's blue-riband event in Naples.
Career Slam winner Alcaraz tempers expectations on 2026 majors sweep
MELBOURNE, Feb 1 : Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said capturing all four Grand Slam titles at 22 had not diminished his desire and while plenty remains on his to‑do list, he will not pile pressure on himself to chase a clean sweep of the majors this year.
Alpine skiing-Von Allmen heads to Olympics with a win, Odermatt fourth
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Feb 1 : Switzerland's Franjo Von Allmen won the last Alpine skiing World Cup race before the Milano Cortina Olympics with his second downhill victory of the season on home snow in Crans-Montana on Sunday.