Leading sportswear brand Nike is significantly investing in pickleball stars, shifting its budget allocation from a broad sponsorship of tennis players.
Manager Mikel Arteta affirmed Arsenal are not under additional pressure from Manchester City's pursuit, emphasizing the club is solely focused on winning each match in the Premier League title race.
Coach Diego Simeone made a provocative gesture towards Lamine Yamal, raising three fingers when Atletico led Barcelona 3-0 in their 4-0 victory during the first leg of the King's Cup semi-final.
Arsenal opened the scoring but were held to a draw by hosts Brentford, missing the chance to extend their lead over Man City after Premier League round 26.
Sophia Kirkby, an American women's luge athlete, stated she received around 600 messages from admirers at the winter olympic athletes' village and has arranged two dates for Valentine's Day in Italy.
The Football Association (FA) confirmed that head coach Thomas Tuchel's contract extension is aimed at Euro 2028, not related to the changes at Manchester United.
Following a 0-0 draw with Wolves in the 26th round of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest sacked coach Sean Dyche with a brief 57-word statement at 0:31 on 12/2.
Jefferson Lerma's own goal in the third minute of first-half stoppage time helped Burnley secure a comeback victory in their Premier League matchday 16 clash on 11/2.
In an evenly contested match, an own goal by Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood near the end of the second half secured three points for Aston Villa in the 26th round of the Premier League on 11/2.
Nottingham Forest dominated possession, taking 34 shots, nearly five times more than their opponents, but still drew with Wolves in the 26th round of the Premier League on 11/2.
Three goals in just the first 39 minutes helped Man City secure all three points at home in round 26, narrowing the gap with league leaders Arsenal to three points in the Premier League.
Center-back Virgil van Dijk scored the only goal, securing three points for Liverpool at Sunderland's Stadium of Light in the 26th round of the Premier League on 11/2.
Female players from seven national teams, backed by the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro), are advocating for significant changes to benefits at the Women's Asian Cup.
Manchester City crushed visiting Fulham 3-0 in round 26 of the Premier League, temporarily narrowing the gap with league leaders Arsenal to three points.
US athlete Corinne Stoddard fell, causing Korean opponent Kim Gil-li to crash into the barriers, leading to both teams' elimination in the mixed speed skating semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.