
Kaizer Chiefs news: Lessons from a flop, Kaze gloats, Feb fixtures
Today’s news wrap.
WEDNESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2026, 16:49

Today’s news wrap.

Great Britain snowboarder Maisie Hill suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into a wall of ice during a training session in 2023. Nearly three years on, she says she feels “blessed” as she prepares to be a part of Team GB competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

BBC Sport’s football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan analyses why Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stopped scoring in the Premier League and looks at ways Pep Guardiola can get the centre-forward scoring regularly again.

Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes teenage striker James Wilson has made a mistake by joining Tottenham on loan.

Figure Skater Lilah Fear to be Team GB flagbearer at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

BBC Sport finds evidence raising questions over the neutral eligibility of four Russian athletes.

England showed a resurgence in 2025, but the question remains can they prove their worth in the Six Nations?

Senior figures in sport maintained personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while others were discussed regarding potential deals.

Bobsledder Brad Hall and figure skater Lilah Fear will be Team GB flagbearers at the opening ceremony of Milan-Cortina 2026 this Friday.

John Virgo: Snooker legend and BBC commentator dies aged 79

Defending champion Neil Robertson loses to Jak Jones in the first round of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong, as Ronnie O’Sullivan progresses.

Aberdeen v Celtic, Rangers’ new striker Ryan Naderi and Livingston manager Marvin Bartley headline our Premiership preview.

A key update has recently been provided about the injury recovery of a Springbok star, who has been fighting off retirement talk.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says improving the team’s discipline during the Six Nations “starts with me” as he admitted he must set a better example for the squad.

Kaizer Chiefs face a demanding February across three competitions, with Betway Premiership, CAF Confederation Cup and Nedbank Cup tests.

Neo Maema, who recently confirmed interest from Kaizer Chiefs, has revealed he is still a Mamelodi Sundowns player despite contrary reports.

Brian Sorensen, who took charge in 2022, is sacked with Everton fourth from bottom of the Women’s Super League.

Jess Fishlock says she is “fleshing out the details” over a potential role with Wales following her retirement from international football.

John Virgo looks back at introducing a then 16-year-old Ronnie O’Sullivan on the BBC TV show Big Break.

It is a matter of when, not if, Gregor Brown becomes a cornerstone of Scotland’s forward pack, writes Tom English.

England head coach Brendon McCullum wants “outstanding” Harry Brook to be “protected”, following criticism over his behaviour on the winter tours of New Zealand and Australia.