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American Stolz wins second Olympic gold in speed skating
American Stolz wins second Olympic gold in speed skating

American Jordan Stolz achieved the 500m and 1000m double, a feat not seen in men's speed skating for 46 years, at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday.

February 14, 2026

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Marseille start life after De Zerbi with Strasbourg draw
Marseille start life after De Zerbi with Strasbourg draw

Marseille began life after Roberto De Zerbi with a 2-2 draw at home against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday despite leading by two goals late into the second period.

February 14, 2026

ECB to extend euro backstop to boost currency's global role
ECB to extend euro backstop to boost currency's global role

The European Central Bank said Saturday it will expand access to its euro liquidity backstop to central banks worldwide, in a move aimed at boosting the single currency's global role.

February 14, 2026

Canada warned after 'F-bomb' Olympics curling exchange with Sweden
Canada warned after 'F-bomb' Olympics curling exchange with Sweden

Curling's world governing body said Saturday Canada have received a verbal warning over bad language used after accusations of cheating from defending Olympic champions Sweden.

February 14, 2026

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Resurgent Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar final to end title drought
Resurgent Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar final to end title drought

Karolina Muchova captured her first WTA 1000 crown and her first title since 2019 with an impressive 6-4, 7-5 victory over Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko in the Qatar Open final on Saturday.

February 14, 2026

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Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week
Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week

Switzerland said Saturday that Oman would host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week, with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear programme.

February 14, 2026