2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup
A new year offers the prospect of so much brilliant sport to look forward to in 2022.
Winter Olympics Sport News
Russian invasion upends Olympic 'neutrality' — if it existed
The International Olympic Committee has always been political, from the sheikhs and royals in its membership to a seat at the United Nations to pushing for peace talks between the Koreas. But Russia's invasion of Ukraine three weeks ago exposed its irreconcilable claims of "political neutrality."
World Figure Skating Championships 2022 - When is it, schedule and how can I watch? When is Nathen Chen skating?
The World Figure Skating Championships will be held in the French city of Montpellier between 21-27 March, live on Eurosport and discovery+, one month after the best in the world dazzled at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Russian and Belarusian athletes will be banned from the event, meaning new Olympic gold medallist Anna Shcherbakova will not compete — nor will controversial teenager Kamila Valieva.
Ursa Bogataj leads impressive Slovenian clean sweep at the ski jumping World Cup in Oberhof
Ursa Bogataj came out on top as Slovenia swept the podium places in the women's HS100 at the ski jumping World Cup in Oberhof Berlin. The two-time Olympic gold medallist finished with 227.4 points, 4.3 ahead of compatriot Nika Kriznar, who recorded a final tally of 273.1, while Ema Klinec finished third with 262.4.
Women starred at 2022 Winter Olympics, but men photographed most of the action
Millions of moments were captured by photographers at the 2022 Winter Olympics: From sky-high aerial action and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it speed to raucous team celebrations and the solitary, still seconds in between.
Jarl Magnus Riiber snatches season lead on final weekend after brilliant win in Germany
Norwegian Jarl Magnus Riiber moved into the overall season lead after winning a fourth consecutive men's FIS Nordic Combined World Cup event on the first day of the final leg in Schonach. Riiber moved a solitary point clear of Johannes Lamparter in the standings by crossing the line after the 10km cross-country skiing leg in 23 minutes 48.9 seconds.
Gushue rink third Nichols tests positive for COVID-19, out of Brier
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Team Brad Gushue third Mark Nichols has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the playoffs at the Tim Hortons Brier.
Mia Brookes: Britain's teenage snowboard prospect on the 2026 Winter Olympics
While young freestyle skier Kirsty Muir was winning the plaudits for her Winter Olympics debut performances, another British teenager was watching the action thousands of miles away.