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'Wake up': Mum sparks comeback after scare for freeski star Gu
'Wake up': Mum sparks comeback after scare for freeski star Gu

Eileen Gu said her mum fed her snacks and told her to "wake up and get it together" after a shocking first run from China's freeski superstar in the slopestyle qualifiers put her Olympic dream in jeopardy.

February 07, 2026

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Von Allmen wins men's Olympic downhill gold, first of Games
Von Allmen wins men's Olympic downhill gold, first of Games

Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen scorched to victory in the men's Olympic downhill in Bormio on Saturday, winning the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

February 07, 2026

First medals up for grabs at Winter Olympics
First medals up for grabs at Winter Olympics

Men's downhill skiing tops the bill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, with the first medals to be handed out hours after the Games officially opened.

February 07, 2026

Afghanistan captain Khan harbours dream of playing in Kabul
Afghanistan captain Khan harbours dream of playing in Kabul

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan said Saturday he dreams of playing an international match at home in Kabul, which for him would be "bigger than the World Cup".

February 07, 2026

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After boos for Vance, IOC says it hopes for 'fair play'
After boos for Vance, IOC says it hopes for 'fair play'

The International Olympic Committee said on Saturday it hoped for "fair play" after US Vice President JD Vance was booed at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

February 07, 2026

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Trump refuses to apologize for racist clip of Obamas as monkeys
Trump refuses to apologize for racist clip of Obamas as monkeys

President Donald Trump refused to apologize Friday for a video posted on his social media account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, though he said he condemned the post as the White House shifted the blame to staff.

February 07, 2026