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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's involvement in Milan‑Cortina security and a planned "Ice House" drew criticism, prompting organizers to rename it "Winter House" ahead of the Games.
Kai Havertz's stoppage-time goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates, securing their place in the League Cup final at Wembley.
IOC president Kirsty Coventry signalled at the 145th IOC congress in Milan that Russia could be readmitted to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, prompting anger from Ukraine's sports minister.
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour said the Official World Golf Ranking board awarded points at its events only to top-10 finishers, and it denounced the restriction as victimisation.
The European winter transfer market remained subdued, with the Premier League spending about €450–470 million while LaLiga totaled €75.5 million as Atlético spent €54 million.
The municipality of Zemst said it will reopen an old town-centre sports hall as a temporary home for clubs from September during Hofstade's renovation despite leaks and ivy.
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Barcelona beat Albacete at Carlos Belmonte to reach the Copa del Rey semifinals, courtesy of goals from Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo.
Norwegian alpine star Aleksander Kilde announced he would forgo the Winter Olympics and end his season, saying his mind and body were not functioning as required.
Panathinaikos defeated Real Madrid 82-81 in Athens in EuroLeague after Jerian Grant sank a game-winning shot with three seconds remaining.
Bayer Leverkusen defeated FC St. Pauli 3-0 at home to reach the DFB-Pokal semifinals, with goals from Martin Terrier, Patrik Schick and Jonas Hofmann.
Albert Riera was presented as Eintracht Frankfurt’s new head coach and pledged strict demands despite little managerial experience and not speaking German.
Lindsey Vonn said she would race the Olympic downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo despite suffering a ruptured left ACL in a crash in Crans‑Montana last Friday.
