France's Dupont fired up for crunch Six Nations opener against Ireland
Jan 26 : France have no choice but to be ready when they kick off their Six Nations title defence next week against Ireland in Paris, their captain Antoine Dupont said on Monday.
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Friedrich and Humphries seeking bobsleigh immortality
LONDON, Jan 26 : Germany’s Francesco Friedrich has the opportunity to become the most successful male bobsledder in Olympic history, while Canadian-turned American Kaillie Humphries, already the owner of that title on the women’s side, can cement her star status on the newly built Olympics track at Cortina next month.
New flips, twists and spins coming to the Alps at Winter Olympics
Jan 26 : Aerial tricks in freeskiing and snowboarding are becoming increasingly difficult — and more dangerous — as athletes push technical boundaries to stay competitive.
Canada's ski cross, alpine ski racers unveiled for Milano-Cortina Olympics
World champions Jack Crawford, Laurence St-Germain and Marielle Thompson lead Canada's alpine ski team into the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.
Lindsey Vonn among 232 athletes named on U.S. Olympic roster - ESPN
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday, and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the Games.
Early momentum vital in quest for Six Nations title-Ireland skipper
EDINBURGH, Jan 26 : Ireland captain Caelan Doris says it is important for his side to make a winning start to their Six Nations campaign when they go up against defending champions France in Paris next week.
Figure skating's quad era reshapes sport ahead of Milano Cortina Games
MILAN, Jan 26 : Figure skating will arrive at the Milano Cortina Olympics in the grip of a technical revolution led by Ilia Malinin, whose multiple‑quad programmes have reset the bar and reignited debate over whether artistry can keep pace with athletic extremes.
After tragedy, Alpine skiing rethinks safety on the slopes
Jan 26 : The deaths of Italian Alpine skiers Matteo Franzoso and Matilde Lorenzi in the space of less than a year forced the sport to take a long, hard look at its safety procedures in the run-up to the 2026 Winter Olympics.