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Bangers and smash: Von Allmen wins first gold of Winter Olympics to fulfil butcher’s dream

Special sausage named for Swiss champion – the ‘Silberblitz’

'It made me cry': your favourite moments from past Winter Olympics

From Torvill and Dean scoring a perfect 6.0 to radical new boarding and skiing styles, readers recall euphoric moments from past Games

One battle after another: Sam Darnold’s stubborn route to the Super Bowl

The Seahawks quarterback was once seen as just another high-profile quarterback bust. But now he is one win from clinching the NFL title

Winter Olympics briefing: opening ceremony delivers a love letter to Italy

Drawing on opera, music, art, fashion, dance and more, the events at San Siro and beyond were spectacular

Why the NFL thinks the world is ready for American football

In 2025, the NFL staged a record seven regular-season games overseas as part of its bold international expansion, taking American football to Germany, Spain and Ireland. CNBC’s Tom Chitty goes behind the scenes of that global push, from the streets of Dublin to the turf of Croke Park, exploring how the NFL, local governments and fans worldwide are transforming the sport into a truly international phenomenon.

A Very Retro Olympics Opening Ceremony

The performance in Milan looked squarely at the past, both in substance and in style.

NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast

Vice-president given hostile reception by some in Milan

Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Dynamic Cauldrons

The Olympic flame lights up both Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

'We are all connected': Winter Olympics opening ceremony stresses harmony and showcases Italy

A stunning curtain-raiser was a fitting celebration of the host country and the Games – with wider messages never far from the surface

USA’s downhill threat Breezy Johnson has learned to live with doubt and fear

While much of the attention has been placed on Lindsey Vonn in the run-up to the Winter Olympics, her teammate has an extraordinary story of her own

NFL Legend Blasts “Corrupt” League Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show

Single season rushing leader roasts NFL for hiring singer with no songs in English.

Sonia Bompastor agrees Chelsea contract extension with club off WSL title pace

Bompastor says she is ‘delighted to extend my stay’