
GB medal hope Atkin qualifies top for freeski halfpipe final
Team GB’s Zoe Atkin earns a score of 91.50 to qualify for the women’s freeski halfpipe final in first place at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:12

Team GB’s Zoe Atkin earns a score of 91.50 to qualify for the women’s freeski halfpipe final in first place at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

British freestyle skier Zoe Atkin qualifies top for Saturday’s halfpipe final as she looks to add the Winter Olympic title to her World Championship crown.

BBC Sport’s ice hockey commentary team of Seth Bennett and Kent Simpson explain that the colour of the advertising boards around the ice have become lighter, because the goaltenders are struggling to pick the puck up off the backboards near the net.

Former PSL top striker Phumlani Mkhize has expressed disappointment over Khanyisa Mayo’s struggles at Kaizer Chiefs.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why Evidence Makgopa was absent in the 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Plans to change the format of the Women’s FA Cup, which would have seen four sides seeded and pathways to Wembley mapped out from the last 32 onwards, will not be brought in next season.

Brayan Leon has scored six goals in his first seven games for Mamelodi Sundowns. He has proved why he cost a reported R58 million fee.

Alina Muller repeats history from Sochi in 2014, scoring an overtime winner as Switzerland beat Sweden 2-1 to claim bronze in the women’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Scotland defender John Souttar signs a new contract with Rangers, keeping him at the Ibrox club until May 2027 and ending speculation over his future.

England forward Bukayo Saka commits his future to Premier League leaders Arsenal by signing a new five-year deal.

The USA need an extra end to beat Switzerland 7-6 in a dramatic finish to qualify for the women’s curling semi-finals, knocking Great Britain out of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has called for the rules to be changed over goalkeeper timeouts.

Talk about good timing! A Kaizer Chiefs star looks set to return for the club just in time for next weekend’s Soweto derby.

Drogheda United co-chairperson Joanna Byrne says that the club’s board of directors have asked her to resign following her comments about the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior believes anyone found guilty of racism shouldn’t work in football after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr allegedly received racist abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie in Lisbon.

Talented rugby-playing brothers in Ireland facing deportation to SA have been granted a reprieve, as community support continues to grow…

Manchester City and United States midfielder Sam Coffey speaks to BBC Sport about using her platform for good, settling into her new home, and her friendship with Emma Hayes.

Marianne Fatton of Switzerland makes history as the first Olympic champion in ski mountaineering. The event made its debut at this Winter Olympic games.

Seth Bennett and Kent Simpson analyse how Canada missed Czech Republic having six players on the ice when they scored their third goal during their quarter-final match at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Pirates’ loss at the FNB Stadium has breathed new life into Chiefs’ title ambitions, with the Soweto Derby now looming large.

Leigh Wood says he “does not want an easy night” against Josh Warrington when the former featherweight world champions renew their rivalry in Nottingham on Saturday.