In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
'We're there for him' - England will rally around grieving Itoje
Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother.
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US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.
Liverpool XI vs Qarabag: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League
Man City XI vs Galatasaray: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League
Alex Astridge hopes to inspire younger generation representing UAE at Olympics
Blow for Manchester United and Carrick with Dorgu facing lengthy spell out
Danish midfielder having tests on hamstring injury1958 fans’ group to protest before Sunday’s Fulham gameManchester United fear Patrick Dorgu could be out for a prolonged period because of the muscle injury he sustained in Sunday’s 3-2 win at Arsenal, in what would be a blow to Michael Carrick’s resurgent side. While tests are still to confirm the …
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The first Women’s Champions Cup: what is it and should we pay attention?
This newsletter looks at Fifa’s new competition, which takes place in London this week and has a $2.3m prize fundThis week London will take centre stage as the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup, the brand-new club competition in women’s football, comes to its conclusion. Four continental champions – Arsenal, Gotham FC, Corinthians and AS Far – will …
Alcaraz survives early De Minaur onslaught and surges into Australian Open semis
Top seed secures 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 win on Rod Laver ArenaDe Minaur ‘deflated’ after playing ‘at times out of my skin’Top seed Carlos Alcaraz is within two victories of a career grand slam after piling more major pain on home hope Alex de Minaur in a largely straightforward Australian Open quarter-final victory, secured 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 in 136 minutes on Rod …
Nottingham Forest are set to cancel Oleksandr Zinchenko's season-long loan from Arsenal - with unhappy defender wanted by Ajax
Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to have his loan deal with Nottingham Forest cancelled within the next 24 hours.
Man United rocked by Patrick Dorgu injury blow: In-form Dane set for lengthy spell out after suffering hamstring issue in win over Arsenal
Manchester United have been rocked by news that Patrick Dorgu is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring problem at Arsenal.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola doubles down on criticism of referees after sarcastic takedown of officials and Howard Webb
Pep Guardiola doubled down on his criticism of refereeing standards, insisting that he must defend Manchester City in the wake of a string of calls to go against his team.
Chelsea's nightmare Champions League draw as Barcelona and Real Madrid lie in wait
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has Liverpool return planned already amid Real Madrid woes
'I saw Ronnie O'Sullivan's true colours after I beat him – my family couldn't believe it'
Ronnie O'Sullivan's behaviour following a final defeat has been recalled by one of his greatest rivals.
England captain Maro Itoje rocked by tragic death of mother ahead of Six Nations
England have promised to rally around captain Maro Itoje following the death of his mother Florence.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be in stands for Liverpool match as Arne Slot sack pressure grows
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was linked with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United before the club ultimately opted for Michael Carrick
Carlos Alcaraz sends touching message to dad after Australian Open milestone
Alcaraz dominance sets up Australian Open semi-final date with Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz continued his bid for a first title at Melbourne Park and a career Grand Slam with a dominant 7-5 6-2 6-1 victory over home favourite Alex de Minaur.