Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen and Norway’s Anna Odine Stroem claimed gold medals on Saturday, marking standout performances on the first full day of competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida has given host nation Italy its first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, winning the women’s 3,000 metres in Olympic-record time on Saturday.
National teams competing at Milano Cortina 2026 are unveiling distinct fashion identities, with designers from Lululemon to Armani and Moncler introducing ceremonial and technical uniforms that blend cultural heritage, national colours and modern winter-performance design.
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Milan on Saturday to protest plans for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to support security operations at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, drawing criticism from citizens and local leaders alike.
A key cable car project designed to carry spectators to the women’s Alpine skiing events at the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics will not be ready in time, prompting organisers to seek temporary school closures to help manage transport pressures in the Dolomite resort.
Liverpool confirmed direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 with a 6-0 win over Qarabağ at Anfield in their final league-phase match. Despite the setback, Qarabağ secured a play-off spot, with results elsewhere going in the Azerbaijani champions’ favour on the final matchday.
The United States will send its largest-ever Winter Olympic team to the Milano Cortina Games, with 232 athletes selected to compete, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said on Monday.
The U.S. will invest $115 million in counter-drone measures to bolster security around the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th Anniversary celebrations, the Department of Homeland Security said on Monday.
Real Madrid have parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, appointing former defender Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.
Italy aims to begin testing a delayed cable car project in January as it seeks to ease transport pressure at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, despite the challenges of construction in mountainous terrain.
Russian athletes will not be allowed to represent their country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an interview with an Italian newspaper.
Chelsea Football Club have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca, after the London side have won just one of their last seven English Premier League games.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has described playing the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil as a “positive responsibility”, as the Atlas Lions prepare for their tournament opener against Comoros on Sunday.
Football superstar Lionel Messi has arrived in India to kick off his highly anticipated GOAT India Tour 2025, a three-day, four-city visit running from 13 to 15 December.
In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
FIFA releases the 2026 World Cup schedule with match dates, venues, and key fixtures. See when host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada play and get an overview of group stage and knockout rounds.
Nestled in the Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo is racing toward the finishing line ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Officials said on Thursday that the Olympic Village is almost ready to receive athletes competing from the 6th of February to the 22nd.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will travel to Washington on Friday (4 December) to participate in the 2026 World Cup draw, joining U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the ceremonial event.
The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 has officially kicked off, bringing together 16 national teams from across the Arab world in a celebration of culture, competition, and football unity.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen triumphed at the Qatar Grand Prix, overtaking McLaren’s Oscar Piastri for victory, while Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr. completed the podium in Doha.
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