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May 1, 2026Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
April 8, 2026Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.
March 26, 2026Kit lost with luggage, Olympic champion Hodgkinson trained with borrowed training shoes - Reuters
Kit lost with luggage, Olympic champion Hodgkinson trained with borrowed training shoes Reuters
March 21, 2026Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.
March 14, 2026Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
February 25, 2026USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years
United States win the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime.
February 22, 2026American Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold at Olympics - Reuters
American Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold at Olympics Reuters
February 20, 2026Owners recount panic after wolfdog Nazgul gatecrashes sprint at Olympics - Reuters
Owners recount panic after wolfdog Nazgul gatecrashes sprint at Olympics Reuters
February 20, 2026Canada fight back to beat Finland, reach Olympic men's ice hockey final - Reuters
Canada fight back to beat Finland, reach Olympic men's ice hockey final Reuters
February 20, 2026Kaori Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ends in tears and silver - Reuters
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February 20, 2026USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold
American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.
February 19, 2026Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV chief to resign
Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.
February 19, 2026Italian state broadcaster's sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash - Reuters
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Figure Skating-Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ends in tears and silver
Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Published Feb 20, 2026, 10:50 AM Updated Feb 20, 2026, 10:50 AM MILAN, Feb 19 - Kaori Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ended in bittersweet fash
Alysa Liu wins first women's figure skating gold medal for the US in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games
Alysa Liu wins first women's figure skating gold medal for the US in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games Alysa Liu wins first women's figure
Figure skating-Liu wins Olympic gold in Milan, ends US women's medal drought
Sport Feb 19 : Alysa Liu delivered a dazzling performance to win the gold at the Milano Cortina Games on Thursday as she capped a remarkable comeback journey to snap a 20-year Olympic medal drought f
Tourists no longer allowed to take JLPT in Japan from 2026
American Alysa Liu triumphed over a trio of Japanese skaters to take gold in the women’s singles competition on Thursday at the Milano Cortina Olympics, with Kaori Sakamoto taking silver in her final
Figure Skating-Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ends in tears and silver
Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Published Feb 20, 2026, 10:50 AM Updated Feb 20, 2026, 10:50 AM MILAN, Feb 19 - Kaori Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ended in bittersweet fash
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CEO Removes Commentator Paolo Petrecca From Olympics Coverage After Series Of Blunders. Journalists Plan Strike
A broadcaster’s CEO pulled a broadcaster of the Olympics opening ceremony from his closing ceremony duties after a series of errors and epic fails. The Italian state-owned network Rai pulled Paolo Pe
Italian state broadcaster's sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash
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Sports boss of Italian broadcaster quits after Olympic commentary backlash
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Olympic Controversy Forces Italian Broadcaster to Step Down
Contributing Sports Writer RaiSport director Paolo Petrecca submitted his resignation following an Olympic controversy that resulted in serious backlash and protest from the company's employees. Pet
RaiSport Director resigns after blundering Olympic ceremony commentary
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Italian broadcaster’s sports chief resigns after gaffe-strewn Olympic commentary
Paolo Petrecca, director of Rai Sport, prompted widespread criticism and protests from journalists at network The head of the sports division of the Italian public broadcaster Rai has resigned after
Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italy's Rai sport chief to resign
It was a moment of national pride for Italians watching the glitzy opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics live on state broadcaster Rai earlier this month. But for Paolo Petrecca, whos
USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold
'Oh my word!' - USA's Liu wins women's figure skating gold with stunning performance American superstar Alysa Liu added Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beat a standout field in