
‘Shocking’ or correct – why Ukraine skeleton slider was banned
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing.
FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:09

The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing.

With three straight wins in the group stages, Kaizer Chiefs are building momentum nd continental glory could bring a lucrative reward.

There’ve been eight times this season a Premier League club has parted ways with a permanent head coach.

Four years on from arguably the most successful year of his life and career, Kieffer Moore is targeting a double with Wrexham and Wales in 2026.

Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates have announced a five-year extension with German giants Adidas.

Cricket Scotland urges ICC to review rules concerning 12th man duties which cost Scott Currie the chance to play at the men’s T20 World Cup.

England opener Zak Crawley signs a one-year contract extension with Kent.

Former head coach Ange Postecoglou criticises Tottenham’s transfer strategy in the wake of Thomas Frank’s sacking.

Three fourth places and a figure skating trip – the Winter Olympics have been tough for Team GB so far, but there are plenty of medal chances to come.

Cardiff City will be boosted by the return of Dylan Lawlor as the League One leaders look to extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches when they host Luton Town on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

England are planning to play a pink-ball warm-up match before the 150th anniversary Test against Australia in Melbourne next year.

Ireland lose a shootout against Australia but secure a point in Hobart to move up to sixth in the FIH Hockey Pro League.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has discussed Amakhosi’s emerging midfield partnership of Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu.

South Africa’s victory over Afghanistan felt less like a sporting triumph and more like an exorcism

Hope your heart rate has recovered after that last match.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have a defining CAF Confederation Cup clash against Zamalek in Ismailia on Suday, on the trip is Takalani Mazhamba.

Today’s news wrap.

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Itu Khune has singled Mdu Shabalala out for some praise.

France to field promising centre Fabien Brau-Boirie as one of two changes for Sunday’s Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

BBC Sport’s Hazel Irzine & Lizzy Yarnold discuss Vladyslav Heraskevych’s ban from competing and removal of his accreditation at the 2026 Winter Olympics.