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The 2026 Winter Olympics are the most geographically dispersed ever – here’s why that could be a good thing

Italy’s 2026 Winter Olympics have been described as the most regionally distributed Winter Games ever staged. Events are spread across more than 22,000 km², taking in Milan, as well as the towns of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina, Val di Fiemme and Livigno in the Alps.

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Winter Olympics briefing: Italy’s blades of glory deliver a lights-out performance

Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini and Michele Malfatti thrashed the world record-holders, world champions and favourites

The Guardian - UK

What is wrong with Ireland’s scrum? How England can exploit set piece advantage in Six Nations clash

The sight of Tadhg Furlong being tossed up in the air by Italy highlighted an Irish scrum under scrutiny

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Olympic skiers Vonn and Shiffrin voice concerns over global warming amid glaciers crisis

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are concerned by the impact that global warming is having on glaciers

The Independent UK

Watch: Video shows massive avalanche racing toward group of skiers in Italy; 2 killed

Two off-piste skiers were killed and a third seriously injured when an avalanche struck a mountainside near Courmayeur on Sunday morning, Italy’s central Alpine Rescue service (CNSAS) said.

The Times of India

Tirreno-Adriatico 2026: All you need to know

Tirreno-Adriatico 2026: Everything you need to know about Italy's Race of the Two Seas, from 9-15 March

Cycling Weekly

Lindsey Vonn back in US for treatment but ‘not yet able to stand’ after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn is back home in the US to continue treatment after she broke her leg during the Winter Olympic downhill

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Taylor Swift backs Team USA's 'American showgirls on ice'

Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind Team USA's figure skaters as they prepare to take to the ice at the Winter Olympics in Italy with the singer narrating and providing the music for a promotional video introducing the world to aspiring champions Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito.

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France’s creative heart ‘Jalipont’ can easily join rugby’s great double-acts

Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert have thrilled during Les Bleus’ storming start to the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

England’s slow-burn T20 World Cup heads for Super 8s with campaign yet to ignite

England are into the second phase at the T20 World Cup despite struggling for form but bowler insists ‘there’s plenty more cricket in us’

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Overton says Sam Curran has stood up for England when the heat is on

The all-rounder helped his team-mates get over the line in T20 World Cup group phase matches against Nepal and Italy.

The Independent UK

‘Unwanted Valentine’s Day gift’: Italy’s iconic ‘lovers’ arch’ collapses after storms

Italy's iconic 'lovers' arch' on the Adriatic coast tragically collapsed on Valentine's Day after relentless storms. This natural wonder, a beloved spot for proposals and photos, succumbed to days of heavy rain and strong winds. Local officials expressed deep regret, highlighting the blow to the region's tourism and image, with…

The Times of India

Gold proves elusive for Chinese superstar skier Gu

Eileen Gu and China are still hunting their first Olympic gold medal in Italy after the freeski superstar finished second in a weather-delayed big air event.

AAP

Ski mountaineering is making its Winter Olympics debut at Milano Cortina 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortona d'Ampezzo in northern Italy feature eight new medal events and one new official sport: ski mountaineering, or “skimo.”

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How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 – watch from anywhere, including free options

The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing in Milano Cortina – here's how you can watch from anywhere in the world

The Independent UK

Will Jacks sends defiant message after England limp through T20 World Cup group stage

England picked up unconvincing wins against Nepal, Scotland and Italy to progress to the next stage of the tournament

Evening Standard

England survive scare to beat Italy and qualify for T20 World Cup Super 8s

Sam Curran strikes in 19th over to kill minnows’ hopes of a successful chase

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England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England are into the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after a nervy 24-run victory over minnows Italy in Kolkata.

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The Independent UK

England survive another huge scare against Italy to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

For the second time this tournament, England were given a fright by a cricketing minnow but battled past the impressive Italians by 24 runs to confirm their spot in the Super 8s

The Guardian - UK

England survive Italy scare after Manenti’s blitz threatens T20 World Cup shock

Italy threatened a shock at the T20 World Cup before Sam Curran and Jamie Overton shut them down in the final two overs to put England through to the Super 8 stage

The Guardian - UK

Keith Wood: ‘After a Lions series, every player that went on tour is wrecked’

The former Ireland hooker tells Donald McRae about his rugby family, why Andy Farrell’s side need to rebuild and the physical toll of touring with the Lions

The Independent UK

Ireland launch investigation into ‘cowardly’ racist abuse aimed at debutant

Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse after making his debut for Ireland against Italy in the Six Nations

Motorsport

Sebastian Vettel’s Winter Olympics pass has fans doing a double-take over his headshot

Sebastian Vettel has amused Formula 1 fans after using a Ferrari-era headshot for his Winter Olympics accreditation pass during a visit to the Games in Italy

Euronews

Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's Board of Peace meeting in Washington

The EU will send the Commissioner for the Mediterranean to the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter have confirmed to Euronews, despite concerns over its charter.

The Independent UK

Locals ski through Bormio streets in a traditional cross-country race, in photos

Locals in Bormio, Italy, ski through the streets during the traditional “Palio delle Contrade,” a unique community cross-country race, this year coinciding with the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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