
Why Villa are still relying on old guard – and can it last?
Aston Villa’s old guard have taken the club to new heights – but how long can it last?
SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:11

Aston Villa’s old guard have taken the club to new heights – but how long can it last?

Arsenal’s Olivia Smith and Manchester United’s Elisabeth Terland feature in the best goals of the week from the Women’s Champions League play-offs.

When the men’s rinks of Canada and Sweden met at the Winter Olympics in Cortina on Friday, tempers became frayed.

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says he’s in regular contact with Sir Alex Ferguson as the league leaders prepare to take on Rangers at Ibrox in a crunch match this weekend.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on New Zealand in an all-important pool game in the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

It’s Valentine’s Day and we can’t think of a better way to spend it than by taking on our L O V E-inspired quiz.

The story of a feud in the game of darts in 1993

A rising rugby star, who was born in Cape Town, has committed his playing future to Ireland and continues to impress for his adopted nation.

Mamelodi Sundowns have reached an agreement with one of their forgotten first-team players over a new contract.

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez discusses the different approaches required for managing a club and an international team – and looks back at his time in charge of Belgium’s ‘golden generation’.

Manchester City regain their 11-point lead at the top of the Women’s Super League as they thrash Leicester City at the Joie Stadium.

USA’s Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men’s figure skating gold at Milan-Cortina 2026, falls twice as he misses out on a podium finish to give Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan the gold medal.

Akshay Bhatia shoots an eight-under-par 64 to share the second-round lead with Ryo Hisatsune at 15 under at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Arrests have been made following incidents of alleged discriminatory chanting during the FA Cup fourth round match between Hull City and Chelsea.

21-year old Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan takes home the men’s figure skating gold medal in the biggest shock of the 2026 Winter Olympics so far, as heavy favourite Ilia Malinin of USA ends up finishing in eighth place after twice falling in his free skate routine.

Wrexham are dreaming of adding to their “incredible journey” after reaching the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 29 years with victory over Ipswich Town.

What’s happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Man City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich retain Igor Thiago interest, Dayot Upamecano dashes Real Madrid & Liverpool hopes, while Real Madrid place Endrick off limits, plus more.

Wrexham book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 29 years as they beat Championship rivals Ipswich Town at Stok Cae Ras.

A Pedro Neto hat-trick fires Chelsea through to the FA Cup fifth round with a comfortable win at Championship Hull City.

Leigh Leopards start their Super League campaign with an excellent five-try display against Leeds Rhinos.