Hockey

Olympics-Ice Hockey-Italy into quarters with nervy win over Japan

MILAN, Feb ‌9 (Reuters) - Hosts Italy reached the quarter-finals of the Olympic women's ice hockey tournament with a 3-2 victory over ‌Japan at the Milano Rho arena on Monday, hanging on in the final minutes to close out the ‌win.

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Olympics-Figure skating-Mexico's Carrillo back at Games as Latin America's unlikely standard-bearer

MILAN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Donovan Carrillo took ‌up figure skating as a child to impress a girl but the Mexican is back for his second Olympics at Milano ‌Cortina aiming to once again woo the crowds with a joyful style that has made him a fan favourite around ‌the world.

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Olympics-Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych displays images of athletes killed in war on his helmet

CORTINA ‌D'AMPEZZO, ITALY, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Ukrainian ‌skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych raced on ‌Monday at the Milano Cortina Games wearing a helmet bearing images of people killed in ‍the war in Ukraine, ‍delivering on a ‌promise to use the Olympic stage to keep ‍global ​attention on the conflict.

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Olympics-Snowboard-American Kim says injured shoulder feeling good as she aims for third gold

LIVIGNO, Italy, ‌Feb 9 - American snowboarder Chloe Kim said her ‌injured shoulder was "feeling good" as she prepares to attempt ‌a brand-new halfpipe run at the Milano Cortina Olympics to claim a third straight gold medal.

Badminton

Blending classroom and court, Yong Hock Kin academy charts new pathway

PETALING JAYA: Expect more players to graduate into future badminton stars under the guidance of former great Yong Hock Kin.

Football

Soccer-Laporta steps down as Barcelona president to seek re-election

BARCELONA, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Joan ‌Laporta has resigned as president of Barcelona in order to seek re-election, launching a ‌35-day countdown to elections set for March 15, the club said on Monday.

Cricket

Cricket-UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup group of death

BENGALURU, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The ‌United Arab Emirates are dreaming big as they prepare for the ‌start of their third Twenty20 World Cup campaign on Tuesday, hoping for ‌a famous win in what looks a very strong group.

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Olympics-U.S. skiing great Vonn needed two operations after breaking leg

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO/TREVISO, ‌Italy, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious ‌leg fracture, a source said, to stabilise her after a horrific crash 13 seconds into ‌one of the most hotly anticipated races at the Winter Olympics

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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Franzoni puts Italy on top in men's combined after downhill, Swiss and French lurk

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 9 (Reuters) - ‌Giovanni Franzoni lit up the Stelvio course with a lightning-fast downhill run to put ‌Italy in sight of gold in the Olympic Alpine skiing men's team combined ‌on Monday.

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Olympics-Curling-Italy to face US in semi-finals, Britain take on Sweden

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, ‌Feb 9 (Reuters) - Champions Italy edged the United States 7-6 in a nail-biting finale ‌to the mixed doubles round-robin stage at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics ‌on Monday, setting up an immediate rematch between the two teams in the semi-finals.

Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-NHL's return promises thrilling tournament with US-Canada rivalry renewed

MILAN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The ‌United States and Canada will play with targets on their backs when the men's ‌Olympic ice hockey tournament begins on Wednesday, as the National Hockey League's star players ‌return to the Games for the first time in 12 years.

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Olympics-Early LA 28 Games start for athletics may be beneficial, says Coe

MILAN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Moving athletics ‌into the first week of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics rather than their traditional second-week start could be ‌a blessing in disguise for the sport, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said.

Badminton

BWF go big and bold with smashing changes to badminton

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) have announced massive changes from 2027 onwards to take the sport to greater heights.

Cricket

Cricket-Injury-hit Australia can still contend at World Cup, says Ellis

Feb 9 (Reuters) - Injury-hit ‌Australia limp into the T20 World Cup without leading fast bowlers Pat ‌Cummins and Josh Hazlewood but Nathan Ellis says the team's depleted ‌attack can still carry the nation to glory.

Badminton

Tanaka shines as Japan end China's reign in Asia Team final

PETALING JAYA: Singles men shuttler Yushi Tanaka led Japan to the Asia Team Championships title for the first time after a superb 3-0 win over hosts China.

Cricket

Cricket-Nepal’s grit wins applause after narrow loss to England

Feb 9 (Reuters) - Nepal's heroic performance against ‌two-time champions England in their opening game at the Twenty20 World Cup on ‌Sunday received widespread praise from cricketing corners, with former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn ‌offering his services to the tier-two member of the International Cricket Council.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Cadillac would be disappointed to finish last, says Perez

Feb 9 (Reuters) - Formula One newcomers ‌Cadillac may finish last this season but Sergio Perez will be disappointed if they do.

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NFL-Seahawks beat Patriots to win Super Bowl LX

SANTA ‌CLARA, ‌California, Feb ‌8 (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks ‍denied ‍the New ‌England Patriots ‍a ​record ⁠seventh Super Bowl ‌title with ⁠a ‍29-13 triumph ‍in the ‌NFL's championship game on Sunday.

Tennis

Tennis-Australia humiliated by Ecuador in Davis Cup qualifier

MELBOURNE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Australia slumped ‌to their worst Davis Cup result under long-serving captain Lleyton Hewitt, suffering ‌a 3-1 humiliation away to lowly Ecuador in the first round ‌of qualifiers on Sunday.

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NFL-Seahawks exact revenge, ride dominant defense to Super Bowl win over Patriots

SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks ‌relied on a relentless defense to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, denying the Patriots an NFL-record ‌seventh championship and avenging a heartbreaking loss to the same opponent in the title game 11 years ago.