Near misses have been the story of the 2026 Winter Olympics but even that would be progress in some disciplines.

Man United trumpeted their inclusivity and diversity as a club on the day that co-owner Ratcliffe issued an apology of sorts for his comments about immigration

Outsider stuns greats Kingsbury and HorishimaOlympic canoe champion Jess Fox presents medalAustralia won its first medal of the Winter Olympics in some style with Cooper Woods taking gold in the men’s moguls with a superb run at Livigno.The gold was presented by one of the country’s most decorated Olympians to one of the most unlikely, with Jessica Fox …

Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch sign Feyenoord until the end of the season.

World No 2 Iga Swiatek has been dumped out of the Qatar Open after losing 2-6 6-4 7-5 to Maria Sakkari in a shock quarter-final upset.

England's Mimi Rhodes holds a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Ladies European Tour's PIF Saudi Ladies International, with Solheim Cup stars Carlota Ciganda and Charley Hull also in contention.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen says the new cars in Formula 1 this year are "not a lot of fun".

Aidan Oldenburg is also a talented juggler24-year-old draws comparisons to Stephen NedoroscikAt Paris 2024, the US had Pommel Horse Guy. At these Winter Olympics, the Americans have a new cult hero: Curling Rambo.Aidan Oldenburg, a member of the US men’s curling team, has attracted attention for his glasses, thick thatch of hair and red bandana. His appeal …

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Vitor Pereira likes to wind down after games with an ice-cold lager or two, but should he replace Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest he may feel the need for a stiff drink.

Newcastle's players held a passionate and impromptu post-match summit in the St James' Park dressing-room following last week's 3-2 defeat by Brentford, in which they confronted their own shortcomings.

Henry Pollock has rapidly emerged as English rugby's new poster boy. With his headband and bleach-blond locks, he certainly stands out from the crowd.

The head of the international ice hockey federation, Luc Tardif, says he would like Russia and Belarus to return to international competition "as soon as possible".

Josh Kelly does not consider Conor Benn a worthy challenger for his newly won world championship, but would accept that fight at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

The Ineos founder said he was sorry if he ‘offended some people’ with his remarks, but insisted that is important to ‘raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth’

Ratcliffe said sorry to those he offended with his remarks about the UK being “colonised by immigrants”.

Rich Ruohonen featured in USA’s curling match with Switzerland on Thursday

Ex-England winger set for surprise spell with club managed by former Arsenal and Manchester United star

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with another two counts of rape.

Near misses have been the story of the 2026 Winter Olympics but even that would be progress in some disciplines.