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Short track-Video playback helps Dutchman Van 't Wout claim second gold of Games

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Short Track Speed Skating - Men's 1500m - Finals - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026. Jens van 't Wout of Netherlands celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the gold medal. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Short Track Speed Skating - Men's 1500m - Finals - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026. Jens van 't Wout of Netherlands celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the gold medal. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Ice hockey-Latvia's best ever team will keep getting better, says Girgensons

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group C - Germany vs Latvia - Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026. Dans Locmelis of Latvia celebrates scoring their second goal with Zemgus Girgensons and Roberts Bukarts REUTERS/David W Cerny
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group C - Germany vs Latvia - Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026. Dans Locmelis of Latvia celebrates scoring their second goal with Zemgus Girgensons and Roberts Bukarts REUTERS/David W Cerny

Ice hockey-US kept spirit up after goals called off, says coach

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's - United States of America Training - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 08, 2026. Head coach, Mike Sullivan of United States during training REUTERS/Marton Monus
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's - United States of America Training - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 08, 2026. Head coach, Mike Sullivan of United States during training REUTERS/Marton Monus

Swiss golden boy Franjo von Allmen wins super-G to complete Olympic hat-trick

Gold medallist Franjo von Allmen (left) and bronze medallist Marco Odermatt, both of Switzerland, celebrating with team members after the men's super-G alpine skiing event during the 2026 Milano- Cortina Winter Olympic Games at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio on Feb 11, 2026.
Gold medallist Franjo von Allmen (left) and bronze medallist Marco Odermatt, both of Switzerland, celebrating with team members after the men's super-G alpine skiing event during the 2026 Milano- Cortina Winter Olympic Games at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio on Feb 11, 2026.

Latvia launches human trafficking investigation after Epstein file release

Demonstrators hold signs aloft protesting Jeffrey Epstein, as he awaits arraignment in the Southern District of New York on charges of sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, in New York, U.S., July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Demonstrators hold signs aloft protesting Jeffrey Epstein, as he awaits arraignment in the Southern District of New York on charges of sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, in New York, U.S., July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Latvia puts off plan to quit treaty on violence against women until after election

FILE PHOTO: People watch sunset on the seaside in Saulkrasti, Latvia August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Ints kalnins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People watch sunset on the seaside in Saulkrasti, Latvia August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Ints kalnins/File Photo

Latvian parliament votes to quit convention protecting women

FILE PHOTO: Latvia's prime minister, Evika Silina, attends the Euro Summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Latvia's prime minister, Evika Silina, attends the Euro Summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Tuchel all smiles after getting stick from England fans

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Latvia v England - Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia - October 14, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Latvia v England - Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia - October 14, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

England thrash Latvia to qualify for World Cup finals

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Latvia v England - Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia - October 14, 2025 England's Harry Kane scores their third goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Latvia v England - Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia - October 14, 2025 England's Harry Kane scores their third goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Injured Quansah to miss England's World Cup qualifier in Latvia

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England Press Conference - St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - October 6, 2025 England's Jarell Quansah during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Soccer Football - International Friendly - England Press Conference - St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - October 6, 2025 England's Jarell Quansah during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.