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Olympic skaters Metelkina and Berulava perform Mortal Kombat 'Headbanger' lift

During the Winter Olympics Exhibition Gala, the silver medal–winning pair from Georgia, Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava, took to the ice dressed as Mortal Kombat's Kitana and Sub-Zero and ended their routine with the competition-illegal 'Headbanger' lift. The Exhibition Gala closes the figure skating at

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Emile Heskey says Christian Pulisic could replace Mohamed Salah

Emile Heskey believes Christian Pulisic could serve as a useful replacement for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. He pointed to Pulisic's Premier League experience with Chelsea and his recent form in Italy with AC Milan, noting the American is currently delaying a new contract at San Siro. Heskey said:

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Uefa provisionally suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over Vinícius incident

Uefa has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday’s Champions League playoff match against Real Madrid after allegations that he racially abused Vinícius Júnior during last week’s first leg. The ban has been imposed pending the completion of a Uefa investigation and Benfica said they would appeal.

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Juventus weigh Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario as Di Gregorio's future wavers

Michele Di Gregorio's position as Juventus' No. 1 is in doubt less than a year after his €18 million move from Monza. A series of high-profile errors in recent matches against Lazio, Inter and Como has left fans jeering and the coaching staff concerned that he no

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Gianluca Prestianni provisionally suspended by UEFA after Vinicius complaint

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA as an investigation continues into an exchange with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. He is accused of making racist comments and will miss the second leg of the Champions League play-off at the Santiago Bernabeu. The incident followed Vinicius opening

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Brendan Rodgers appears in Saudi robes with rifle as Al-Qadsiah push on

Former Liverpool and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has embraced life in the Middle East, appearing in a promotional video for Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day wearing full traditional dress and holding a rifle. The footage, released by Al-Qadsiah, shows him praising the kingdom’s heritage and its growing role in

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White House and Trump Mock Canada After U.S. Olympic Hockey Victory

The White House and President Donald Trump reacted quickly after Team USA beat Canada to win the men’s Olympic hockey gold. The White House posted an image of an American bald eagle trampling a Canadian goose in direct reply to a comment by Canada’s former prime minister Justin

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Paul Parker urges Man Utd to avoid 'rage baiter' Vinicius Junior

Former United defender Paul Parker warned against a move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, calling him a "rage baiter" and saying: "You don't need anyone like him around." He added that Vinicius "has so much talent" but that it "is

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Dean Huijsen apologises on Weibo after sharing offensive post

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has apologised after sharing an Instagram post that included derogatory comments about an Asian person. The 20-year-old Spain international removed the image from his profile following immediate backlash. He issued a formal statement on Real Madrid’s official Weibo account, addressing followers in East Asia.

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Figure Skating Exhibition Gala Features Deadpool, Kung Fu Panda and Sub-Zero

The Exhibition Gala at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan closed the figure skating competition with a playful turn: Sub‑Zero, Deadpool and Kung Fu Panda took the ice together. Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won the men’s gold this year, the first from his country to do so, and

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Mourinho tight-lipped over Vinicius racism row as Benfica head to Bernabeu

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho stayed tight-lipped about the controversy surrounding Gianluca Prestianni’s alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior as his side prepares for the Champions League second leg at the Bernabeu. When pressed after Benfica’s 3-0 win over AVS he offered a curt reply: "

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Arsenal win battle of derby narratives

It was a derby but it was also a clash of emerging narratives, a confusing, if thrilling, moment for the great soap opera of the Premier League. In the end Tottenham’s haplessness prevailed over the idea that Arsenal might be inveterate bottlers, fated to let another title race get

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Arne Slot calls Liverpool's Nottingham win 'worst we've played'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot pulled no punches after his side snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest, admitting the team delivered their poorest showing of the season. Alexis Mac Allister’s 97th-minute goal clinched the win, but former Reds captain Jamie Carragher described the display as a "horror

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Hansi Flick backs Lamine Yamal after substitution reaction

Lamine Yamal was visibly frustrated after being taken off with two minutes remaining in Barcelona’s win over Levante, despite having supplied the assist for Fermin Lopez’s 81st-minute goal. Manager Hansi Flick played down the moment, saying: “What reaction? Was he angry? That’s normal. For me, the most

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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Tottenham were again bereft of energy, creativity and solidity in their 4-1 reverse, leaving them in serious danger of relegation. An awful injury list and no league wins in 2026 have compounded the problem, and Igor Tudor may have to deploy Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani and hope for

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Olivia Smith stretchered off and taken to hospital after head injury

Arsenal forward Olivia Smith was stretchered from the field and taken to hospital after suffering a worrying head injury during the Women’s FA Cup tie with Bristol City. She received lengthy treatment on the pitch, was fitted with a neck brace and carried off to undergo medical checks, prompting

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Sterling not thinking about England recall after Feyenoord debut

Raheem Sterling made his first competitive appearance in nine months after leaving Chelsea and completing a shock move to Feyenoord. He said he will take things slowly for the remainder of the season and has not given thought to an England recall; when asked if he had spoken with Thomas

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Alex Iwobi seals Fulham’s victory at Sunderland after Raúl Jiménez double

Raúl Jiménez, who will turn 35 in May and whose career was once threatened by a skull fracture, showed little sign of decline as his second-half header and a penalty sank Sunderland. Enzo Le Fée’s spot-kick briefly reduced the deficit, but Alex Iwobi’s deft chip effectively sealed Fulham’

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Mikaela Shiffrin 'desensitized' herself to the Olympics with a psychologist

Mikaela Shiffrin, 30, said she worked with a psychologist to "desensitize" herself to the Olympics so she could better manage the pressure of the competition. She said she even visited Paris two summers ago to get a feel for the Olympic atmosphere. On Friday's episode of

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How to watch Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire — MLS season opener

MLS returns as Houston Dynamo host Chicago Fire in the 2026 season opener at Shell Energy Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 22 Feb 2026 at 01:30. Houston arrives after a busy offseason, with Designated Player winger Guilherme, Agustín Bouzat and the return of Héctor Herrera among the changes. Midfield

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How to watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake (22 Feb 2026)

The Vancouver Whitecaps open their 2026 season against Real Salt Lake, with the match available live on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass. Kick-off is 22 Feb 2026, 00:30, and the fixture at BC Place marks the Whitecaps' 500th MLS regular-season match. Vancouver arrives off a 2025 run

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Rangers and Celtic lose ground on Hearts after late drama

Rangers fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Livingston after Brooklyn Kabongolo’s 14th-minute volley and Lewis Smith’s 55th-minute strike had put the hosts in front. Cristian Montano was sent off on the hour for denying Djeidi Gassama a goalscoring opportunity, Emmanuel Fernandez pulled one back

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How to watch DC United vs Philadelphia Union — kick-off and streaming

DC United and Philadelphia Union meet at Audi Field in the 2026 MLS season opener. Kick-off is 22 Feb 2026, 00:30. For 2026, a standard Apple TV subscription includes access to all MLS matches in many regions, removing the need for a separate "Season Pass" add-on; check

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Estevao Willian left out of Chelsea squad for Burnley clash

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior confirmed Brazilian prospect Estevao Willian will miss Saturday's Premier League meeting with Burnley at Stamford Bridge after feeling "awareness in his hamstring" in training. The club are scanning the injury and Rosenior said Willian is unavailable for the game. Rosenior named Joao

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Chelsea condemn racist abuse aimed at Wesley Fofana

Chelsea have issued a statement condemning the racist abuse aimed at Wesley Fofana after the Premier League draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Fofana revealed the abuse on social media, prompting the club to say they were "appalled and disgusted." Fofana received two yellow cards in the match