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Malinin spearheads US Olympic figure skating challenge
Malinin spearheads US Olympic figure skating challenge

Two-time world reigning world champion Ilia Malinin headlines a powerhouse US Olympic figure skating team named on Sunday for next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

January 11, 2026

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Malinin spearheads US figure Olympic figure skating challenge
Malinin spearheads US figure Olympic figure skating challenge

Two-time world reigning world champion Ilia Malinin headlines a powerhouse US Olympic figure skating team named on Sunday for next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

January 11, 2026

Iran rights group warns of 'mass killing', govt calls counter-protests
Iran rights group warns of 'mass killing', govt calls counter-protests

Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic republic in years, a rights group said Sunday, as the government ordered counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative.

January 11, 2026

'Fragile' Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit
'Fragile' Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit

Darren Fletcher admitted Manchester United's "fragile" players have lost their confidence after Sunday's FA Cup exit against Brighton left Old Trafford in turmoil.

January 11, 2026

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Troubled Man Utd crash out of FA Cup against Brighton
Troubled Man Utd crash out of FA Cup against Brighton

Manchester United's problems mounted as the managerless Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Brighton on Sunday.

January 11, 2026

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Bordeaux-Begles rout Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch
Bordeaux-Begles rout Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch

English Prem leaders Northampton paid the price for ill-discipline as they lost a feisty rematch of last season's Champions Cup final 50-28 in Bordeaux on Sunday.

January 11, 2026