
In Pictures: The best of the Winter Olympics – day by day
The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games.
TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:58

The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games.

Fara Williams suggests that Phallon Tullis‑Joyce’s ‘tactical injury’ was a clever move, as it gave Manchester United players the chance to receive instructions – guidance that subsequently contributed to their goal in the 2–1 victory over London City Lionesses.

Orlando Pirates’ latest transfer target has been identified – and he has a very familiar name to South African football fans.

Watch Switzerland’s Loic Meillard’s winning moment in the men’s slalom gold; Team GB’s Dave Ryding finishes 17th in fifth and final Games.

Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis avoids a suspension that would have ruled him out of Thursday’s World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos.

The Springboks have added an unexpected 11th Test for the year to a season that will serve as key preparation for the 2027 World Cup.

Slalom skier Dave Ryding bids farewell to the Winter Olympics with a 17th-place finish in mixed conditions in Bormio.

A super Sunday in the Scottish Premiership delivered thrills and spills and leaves the top three covered by just three points.

Aaron Wainwright says next weekend’s Six Nations game against Scotland is a chance for Wales to show they have learned from heavy defeats by England and France.
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Mikel Arteta gave a glimpse of what could be the next evolution of the Arsenal attack… Bukayo Saka playing as a number 10.

England are given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

When it mattered most, these five Pirates players stepped up and turned Soweto derby drama into lasting pain for Chiefs and its fans.
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has lashed out at Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso for his ‘provocative’ behaviour.

Melie Kerr says it’s a “massive privilege’ to be named the new New Zealand captain with the all-rounder taking over across all formats from Sophie Devine.

Gregor Townsend celebrated his 100th Test in charge of Scotland in emphatic fashion, guiding his side to victory over England.

Kaizer Chiefs marched out of the CAF Confederation Cup, but their exit at the group stage still accumulated over R6 million in prize money.

Rassie Erasmus will usher in the new era of Springboks rugby. Three legendary careers are coming to an end and their replacements are ready.

Matches will briefly stop during a natural pause in play to allow Muslim players to break their fast – as has been the case since 2021 across English football.

Three of the five Team SA representatives at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics were in action on Saturday.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has to turn off comments on a social media post which congratulate debutant Edwin Edogbo, following replies which contained racial abuse.