Sports

Mourinho accused of gaslighting for response to Vinícius’ allegation of racism

José Mourinho has been accused of gaslighting for his response to Vinícius Júnior’s allegations of racist abuse. The Benfica manager was criticised strongly by the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out for referencing the Real Madrid forward’s goal celebration when talking about the incident.

Soft toys and a jagged edge: how Russia is circling the Winter Olympics

Russia is back in love with the Games and a return to athletes competing under their own flag at LA in two years’ time seems highly likely

The Winter Olympics Feel Like a 90s Snowboarding Game, and I'm Here For It

Milano Cortina has cutting-edge replays, chase-cam drones, and exuberant commentary bringing a wave of unexpected nostalgia for anyone who grew up on 90s extreme-sports games.

Jim Ratcliffe’s shameless comments signal soccer’s turn toward total Trumpism

What made the Manchester United co-owner’s anti-immigrant screed so revolting was his brazen willingness to say it all out loud. Remind you of anyone?

Mikaela Shiffrin overcame grief, crashes and her own self-doubt to win slalom gold again

The greatest American skier of all time won her first Olympic medal in 2014. The 12 years in between have been marked by brutal ups and downs

Very good dog invades course but falls short of medal glory at Winter Olympics

A local dog has missed out on a historic cross-country medal at the Winter Olympics despite a lung-bursting surge in the homestretch.