Norway tops medal table as Milan Cortina Olympics conclude
The 2026 Winter Olympics ended in Milan with Norway ranked highest in the medal table. The Olympic flag was transferred to France for the 2030 Games in the French Alps.
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Tyler Reddick wins 68th Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing
Tyler Reddick secured victory in the 68th Daytona 500 driving for 23XI Racing, a team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. The win marked his ninth career victory in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Brazilian skier wins first Winter Olympics gold for South America
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured Brazil's first Winter Olympics medal and South America's first ever, winning gold in the men's giant slalom.
Seahawks defeat Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX
Kenneth Walker III earns Super Bowl LX MVP after leading Seahawks' offense with 161 rushing yards, including a 49-yard run overturned by penalty.
Finland-Canada women's hockey match postponed due to norovirus outbreak
The match between Finland and Canada in the women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics was postponed to 12 February after a norovirus outbreak affected 13 members of the Finnish team.
Alcaraz wins first Australian Open title, becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final at the Australian Open, claiming his first title at the tournament and becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Venus Williams becomes oldest player in Australian Open women's singles draw at 45 years and 7 months
Venus Williams competed in the Australian Open women's singles draw at 45 years and 7 months, becoming the oldest player to do so, surpassing Kimiko Date's 2015 record.
Macclesfield stun Crystal Palace in historic FA Cup upset
Non-league Macclesfield defeated FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2–1 in the biggest upset in the competition's history, with goals from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts securing a famous win.