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Italy's Brignone back training with Winter Olympics in sight
Italy's Brignone back training with Winter Olympics in sight

Alpine skiing overall World Cup holder Federica Brignone has returned to training with the Italian team as she bids to qualify for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

January 04, 2026

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Beaten Shiffrin 'in awe' as Rast claims Kranjska Gora double
Beaten Shiffrin 'in awe' as Rast claims Kranjska Gora double

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin said Sunday she was "in awe" of Swiss rival Camille Rast who ended her World Cup slalom streak to complete a double at Kranjska Gora a day after winning the giant slalom.

January 04, 2026

Raw emotion as mourners pay tribute to Swiss fire victims
Raw emotion as mourners pay tribute to Swiss fire victims

A heavy pall of grief hung over Crans-Montana on Sunday as more than a thousand mourners walked in silence through the Swiss ski resort to remember those killed and injured in a horrific fire tragedy.

January 04, 2026

New clashes in Iran as protests enter second week: rights groups
New clashes in Iran as protests enter second week: rights groups

New deadly clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in Iran over the weekend, rights groups and local media said Sunday, as demonstrations first sparked by anger over the rising cost of living entered a second week.

January 04, 2026

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Napoli win at nine-man Lazio as Sarri makes rapid return
Napoli win at nine-man Lazio as Sarri makes rapid return

Defending champions Napoli climbed to second in Serie A Sunday when a 2-0 win at Lazio left them lurking a point behind leaders AC Milan.

January 04, 2026

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Tyson Fury comes out of retirement again
Tyson Fury comes out of retirement again

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced Sunday he will return to boxing in 2026.

January 04, 2026