Greenland siblings put pride before protest at Winter Olympics

They appear to have taken being thrust into the limelight ‍in stride, pivoting from talking about politics to proclaiming their pride in their country and the support they feel.

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Yuma Kagiyama's 'Turandot' program highlights music's impact in figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama, a medal favorite in men's singles, will skate to composer Christopher Tin's bespoke four-minute edit of his own 'Turandot' ending at the Milano Cortina Games.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Ohtani played in a two-way role as he lead Japan to the 2023 WBC title.

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Elena Rybakina delivers vintage performance to win Australian Open title

Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek on her way to the title.

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Djokovic thanks doubters for motivation after reaching Melbourne final

The 38-year-old rolled back the years with a vintage display to down the double defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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WTA supports calls for more privacy at tournaments after Coco Gauff incident

Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova were among the players highlighting the lack of privacy, and the WTA agreed steps should be taken.

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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye not worried about shoulder issue

Maye does not think he will be limited in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.

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Japan’s rich Olympic figure skating history inspires new generation

Skating is hugely popular in Japan, where children as young as three can be seen taking their first tottering steps onto the ice at rinks nationwide.

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Tom Brady blasts Bill Belichick's reported Hall of Fame snub as 'ridiculous'

Brady and Belichick brought six Super Bowl titles to the Patriots.

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Spurs' Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minneapolis killings

"I think that it's crazy that ‍some people make it sound like it's acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable," Wembanyama said.

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With a Super Formula title under his belt, Ayumu Iwasa aims to be Japan’s next F1 star

After a busy 2025 campaign that included a Super Formula title and several drives in F1 machinery, Ayumu Iwasa has positioned himself as one of Japan’s top F1 hopefuls.

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'Trophy or nothing' as Sabalenka sweeps into Melbourne semis

Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic to put a third title within sight.

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Mikaela Shiffrin reigns supreme to claim record title in last slalom before Olympics

Shiffrin became the first man or woman in the history of the Alpine skiing World Cup to win more than eight globes in a single event.

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Interim coach Michael Carrick breathes new life into surging Manchester United

The former United midfielder jumped at the chance to return to Old Trafford after being sacked by second-tier Middlesbrough in June.

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'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume play as athletes react to turmoil in Minneapolis

The Timberwolves observed a moment of silence honoring Alex Pretti that ended amid expletive-laced chants against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Sunday.

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Patriots outlast Broncos in blizzard to reach Super Bowl

The conditions became almost comically difficult in the second half, with multiple players slipping and sliding on almost every play.

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Yu Darvish tamps down talk of retirement

The Osaka native started just 15 games for the Padres in 2025, posting a 5-5 record and a 5.38 ERA.

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Franzoni wins Kitzbuehel downhill as Odermatt takes second

Second out of the start hut, the former world junior champion plunged down the fearsome Streif piste to take his first career downhill victory.

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Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM

No new timetable was provided and neither organization gave a reason for the delay in the joint statement.

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Two-time champion Naomi Osaka out of Australian Open with abdominal injury

The ⁠16th seed Osaka, the 2019 and ‍2021 winner at Melbourne Park, said on social media that her body needed attention following her previous match.

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Ferrari unveils 2026 car with Hamilton ready for 'massive challenge'

The seven-time world champion and his teammate Charles Leclerc put the SF-26 through its paces at Ferrari's private test track.

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Scorching heat forces Australian Open organizers to halt play on outside courts

Defending champion Jannik Sinner was cramping and struggling to move as he trailed unseeded Eliot Spizzirri 6-4, 3-6, 3-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

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Dodgers' splurge on Kyle Tucker sparks renewed calls for salary cap in MLB

Tucker's four-year deal is worth an average $60 million a season, second only to Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract in 2023.

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Wounded 'Tiger' Federica Brignone hopes to roar at Milano Cortina Games

Federica Brignone is known in Italy as the "Tiger" for the ferocious determination that has helped her become the country's most successful female skier ever. She carries an image of the predator on her helmet and gloves.

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Naomi Osaka 'confused' by testy exchange with Sorana Cirstea after win

The four-time major champion downed the experienced Romanian 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

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France not planning to boycott World Cup over Greenland issue

The World Cup will largely be played in the United States.

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Manchester City players to reimburse traveling fans after being upset by Bodo/Glimt

"Covering the cost of these ‌tickets for the fans who travelled to Bodo is ​the least ‌we can do," the players said.

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Manchester City humiliated in shock Champions League upset

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City arrived in chilly Norway for its seventh and penultimate league-phase match against modest Bodo/Glimt as hot favorites.

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'Jellyfish-inspired' Osaka battles into second round of Australian OpenOsaka says 'I'm a little strange' after Melbourne fashion statement

The Japanese superstar emerged onto Rod Laver Arena carrying a white parasol with matching wide-brimmed hat and long veil.

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LeBron snubbed as NBA All-Star starter for first time since 2004

The 21-year streak represented one of the most remarkable runs of sustained excellence in the NBA.

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Patriots benefit from four interceptions to beat Texans and reach AFC title game

Marcus Jones is paid to shut down receivers, but the 27-year-old cornerback is proving to have a nose for the end zone when he records an interception.

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Senegal stuns Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations final marred by ugly scenes

Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal gave Senegal a 1-0 win over Morocco.

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Kaori Sakamoto motivated by gold — and her no-nonsense coach — ahead of final Olympics

The three-time world champion will face one of her toughest tests yet as she aims for an elusive Olympic gold in Milan next month.

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New York Giants ink John Harbaugh as new head coach

Harbaugh, 63, who won 180 regular-season games with the Ravens, reaching a dozen postseasons, was fired earlier this month after Baltimore failed to reach the playoffs.

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Venus Williams grateful for Australian Open wild card

Williams returned to tennis last season after a 16-month break, winning one of her ​four tour-level matches.

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Small family-owned Czech company takes pride in producing Olympics pucks

Gufex pucks have featured at all Olympic tournaments except Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014.

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Anisimova targeting third straight Grand Slam final at Australian Open

The American was named the WTA's most improved player last season.

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Tomoyuki Sugano among new additions to Samurai Japan squad for 2026 WBC

Japan added Sugano and 10 NPB stars to its roster for the tournament, which begins in March.

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Tiger Woods happy to see Brooks Koepka return to PGA

Three months removed from his latest back operation, Woods has ‍resumed ⁠some golf activities.

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Madison Keys braces for pressure of being defending champion at Australian Open

Keys sealed her long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough under the ​lights at Melbourne Park last year.

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Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach after 19 seasons

The announcement comes one day after the Steelers dropped a 30-6 decision to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card game in Pittsburgh.

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Carrick takes Manchester United helm until season's end

Former United midfielder Carrick replaces Ruben Amorim, who was sacked earlier this month.

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U.S. invests in counter-drone tech to protect World Cup venues

The ‍FIFA ⁠World Cup will be a major ‍test of President Donald Trump’s pledge to keep the U.S. secure.

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'Quad God' Ilia Malinin set to lead powerful U.S. team into Winter Olympics

Four years ago, Malinin suffered heartbreak when he was left off the U.S. team for the Beijing Games.

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Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs for 5 years and $175 million: reports

The Cubs, according to reports, offered a club-record $35 million a year, with no opt-outs ‌and a full no-trade clause. Bregman turns 32 on March 30.

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Bears stun Packers as Rams survive Panthers playoff scare

Already renowned for their dramatic comebacks this season, the Bears managed 25 points in the fourth quarter alone.

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Frank claims to have Spurs backing after FA Cup exit

Frank's side crashed out in the third round as first-half goals from Villa's Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers inspired a 2-1 win in north London.

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Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrones defending champion Cote d'Ivoire

Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia netted for Egypt, then Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh conceded an own goal before halftime.

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PGA Tour unveils fall slate with Japan, Mexico and Bermuda stops

The Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club is again on the PGA Tour schedule this fall.

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Winter Olympic organisers insist ice hockey arena ready despite hole in rink

Organizers said they were not worried even after an Italian Cup match played on the rink on Friday was briefly stopped due to the hole, which was quickly patched up.

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Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion

Injuries and form concerns cloud sumo’s biggest stars heading into the 2026 hatsu basho.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo ask Bucks for a trade? 'Never'

"There will never be a chance, and there will never be a moment that I will come out and say, 'I want a trade,'" Antetokounmpo said in an interview. "That's not in my nature."

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Bears search for first playoff win in 15 years versus rival Packers

Saturday's NFL wild-card round action also sees the underdog Panthers returning to the playoffs to host the Rams.

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U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim dislocates shoulder ahead of Olympics

Kim is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe next month.

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Peach Bowl places top quarterbacks under pre-draft microscope

Long since settled as starting quarterbacks, Oregon's Dante Moore and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza of No. 1 Indiana are showcase attractions.

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Arsenal gets title boost as Man City and Villa both drop points

Erling Haaland scored his 150th goal for City against Brighton and Hove Albion from the penalty spot but Kaoru Mitoma equalized for the visitors on the hour.

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Chicago Bulls sign Yuki Kawamura to two-way contract

Kawamura averaged 20.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds for Japan at the Paris Olympics.

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Chelsea appoints inexperienced Rosenior as new boss

Rosenior has just three years' experience as a manager, with Hull City and French club Strasbourg, and has never coached in the Premier League.

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High five for Toyota but Al-Attiyah leads after Dakar second stage

Al-Attiyah ended the ​day seven seconds clear of Toyota's Seth Quintero.

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Amorim sacked by Manchester United after 14-month reign

"The club's leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change," United said in its statement.

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Man City drops points in chase of Arsenal as Liverpool and Man Utd also draw

Enzo Fernandez pounced to give Chelsea a worthy 1-1 draw, three days after the club sacked coach Enzo Maresca.

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Osaka wins after Raducanu pulls out of United Cup clash

Despite Osaka's win, GB took the match 2-1 with a deciding mixed doubles victory.

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Panasonic Impulse repeat as champions in the last Rice Bowl before X League reorganizes

Despite widespread expectations of a shootout, the 79th edition of Japanese gridiron’s showpiece event quickly became a defensive slugfest.

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Blue Jays reportedly reach deal with Kazuma Okamoto

Okamoto, who departs the Yomiuri Giants, is a six-time All-Star, tallying 248 home runs and 717 RBIs in 1,074 career games.

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Rangers ride Mika Zibanejad's hat trick to Winter Classic win over Panthers

A sellout crowd of 36,153 attended the game at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.

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Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City loses ground

Second-placed City would have reduced Arsenal's advantage to two points but instead was frustrated as its winning streak in all competitions was halted.

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Philip Rivers says he's done with NFL while Aaron Rodgers still undecided

The 44-year-old Rivers came out of retirement a month ago after the Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending injury.

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Astros reportedly reach deal with former Seibu ace Tatsuya Imai

The contract is a three-year deal with opt-outs that includes $54 million in ​guarantees and could be worth up ‍to $63 million, ⁠per the report.

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