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Britain celebrate first-ever Olympic gold on snow after snowboard win
Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympics gold medal
Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympics gold medal

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo became the first Winter Olympian to win nine gold medals when he led home his country's 4 x 7.5 kilometre relay team on Sunday.

February 15, 2026

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Fan frenzy as India–Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup
Fan frenzy as India–Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup

India and Pakistan fans on both sides of the border could barely contain their excitement as the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash got underway, a fixture many consider the beating heart of the game.

February 15, 2026

French 'Free Jazz' pioneer Portal dies aged 90
French 'Free Jazz' pioneer Portal dies aged 90

Michel Portal, a French pioneer of European modern jazz and a prolific writer of film music, has died aged 90, his agent said Sunday.

February 15, 2026

China's freeski star Gu says Olympics scheduling 'unfair'
China's freeski star Gu says Olympics scheduling 'unfair'

Freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu has criticised organisers of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics over scheduling of training, pleading for fairness for athletes competing in multiple events.

February 15, 2026

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Brignone strikes Olympic gold again as Klaebo becomes first to win nine
Brignone strikes Olympic gold again as Klaebo becomes first to win nine

Evergreen Italian Federica Brignone won a glorious second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games on Sunday as Mikaela Shiffrin faded, while Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo became the first Winter Olympian in history to win nine gold medals.

February 15, 2026

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No handshake between India, Pakistan captains before T20 World Cup clash
No handshake between India, Pakistan captains before T20 World Cup clash

India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan opposite number Salman Agha did not shake hands at the coin toss for their T20 World Cup showdown in Colombo on Sunday.

February 15, 2026