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US hockey was bathed in a golden Olympic glow. Then Donald Trump and Kash Patel stepped in

The US men’s and women’s teams claimed titles at the Winter Games this past week. The warm fuzzy feelings didn’t last long

Women’s Asian Cup 2026: complete guide to all 26 Matildas players

Everything you need to know about every Australian squad member in the football tournament hosted by Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast

USA men's gold medal hockey win somehow becomes a political football

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If you think politics shaped these Winter Olympics, just wait until LA 2028

In Milan, athletes showed that patriotism can be generous. In Los Angeles, that definition will be tested on the biggest, loudest stage sport can offer

Spurs plan to rip up wage structure and invest in squad if club avoid relegation

Tottenham have lowest wage bill among ‘big six’ sides

Winter Olympics must tackle environmental impact before the snow runs out

With the rhetoric not matching the reality, future Olympics hosts need to forge clearer sustainable standards

‘Resilience is the biggest lesson’: Emma Raducanu is ready for revival after setbacks

In Japan to announce her switch to Uniqlo, the British No 1 says frustrations only fuel the fire as she looks to Indian Wells and beyond

Iran players feeling ‘emotional strain’ as welfare concerns grow ahead of Women’s Asian Cup

Preparations for the nation’s second appearance at the tournament have been impacted by the troubling events at home

Everton v Manchester United: Premier League

84 min Before it’s taken, Tarkowski shoves Yoro into the net, both are booked, then the ball is sent into the melee, bodies wrestling everywhere, and somehow it goes behind.

"Go F**k Yourself": Immigrant-Owned Maryland Crab Shack Goes Viral After Slamming HuffPo Over Anti-USA Olympic Story

Jimmy's Famous Seafood's response on X went viral, with more than 9 million views.

The US moved away from its heartland to set a Winter Olympics high in Italy

Other nations are catching up with the US in its traditional strengths such as snowboarding. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing for Americans

‘I want to come back, to win gold’: banned Ukrainian determined to race for glory in helmet of memory

On the eve of the fourth anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine, Vladyslav Heraskevych has no regrets about sacrificing his Winter Olympic dreams in Milano Cortina