Jos Buttler says he cannot just bat for himself in bid to end poor form Buttler has not made a single fifty in 14 international innings this winter. The Independent UK · Feb 20
'I embrace it': Socceroo Arzani ready for Victory boos Socceroos World Cup hopeful Daniel Arzani is back in the A-League Men with Melbourne City and ready for a hostile reception from former club Melbourne Victory. AAP · Feb 20
Perry's evolution cements greatness as milestone looms Ellyse Perry has gone from being an opening bowler and lower-order player to one of Australia's best-ever batters ahead of her 350th international. AAP · Feb 20
Why 2026 Needs to Be Cavan Sullivan’s MLS Breakout Season Cavan Sullivan has yet to post a goal contribution in MLS since his 2024 debut. Sports Illustrated · Feb 19
Aussie star, 16, soars into Olympic ski halfpipe final Indra Brown has the chance to put the seal on a landmark Winter Olympics for Australia with a medal after reaching the freeski halfpipe final at Milan-Cortina. AAP · Feb 19
Aussie T20 hopes weren't derailed by Ashes, says coach Coach Andrew McDonald says Australia's T20 team are "devastated" by their early World Cup exit -- but has denied prioritising the Ashes over the global event. AAP · Feb 19
The Winter Olympics’ newest sport is entertaining - but fundamental flaws make it merely a gimmick The peculiar new sport at Milano-Cortina saw Marianne Fatton triumph at the expense of the unfortunate Emily Harrop, with the transitions proving decisive to the outcome of the medals The Independent UK · Feb 19
Clubs frustrated over wait for Fifa to share £185m of Club World Cup money Frustration is growing among clubs globally at the extended wait for £185m of solidarity payments promised by Fifa on the back of last summer’s Club World Cup The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Australia’s early T20 World Cup exit not caused by prioritising Ashes, insists head coach Australia crashed out of the T20 World Cup this week after defeats by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka The Independent UK · Feb 19
Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing with The Independent UK · Feb 19
Mikaela Shiffrin feels ‘born again’ after storming to Olympic gold following tragic loss of her father Mikaela Shiffrin ended her eight-year wait for an Olympic medal by winning slalom gold on Wednesday The Independent UK · Feb 19
London pubs can stay open until 2am during World Cup knockout games, says Home Secretary Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has agreed to extend opening hours if any of the home nations make it to the knockout stages Evening Standard · Feb 19
Is the World Cup bump real? MLS is going to find out MLS stakeholders want to turn the interest in this summer’s North American World Cup into ‘rocket fuel’ for the league. Are those realistic expectations? The Guardian - US · Feb 19
What happened to Mikaela Shiffrin’s father, Jeff Shiffrin? Mikaela Shiffrin feels born again. We Got This Covered · Feb 19
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty Move is a temporary measure as J.League transitions to European schedule but could benefit national team in US, Canada and Mexico this summer
Whats Hot · Feb 19 T20 World Cup: India’s Troubling Batting Trends and Off-Spin Woes India may boast a flawless 4-0 record in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but beneath the unbeaten run lie cracks that opponents are beginning to exploit. As Suryakumar Yadav’s men prepare to face South Africa national cricket team in the Super Eight on February 22,…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 19 Matildas golden generation given last shot at silverware but next wave are key to Asian Cup hopes Australia veterans led by Sam Kerr have a rare second chance to lift a trophy on home soil as well as responsibility to pass down a torch that is still alight
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Pubs to get World Cup opening hours boost if England reaches knockouts ‘Fans won’t need to go home, before football’s come home,’ Shabana Mahmood says
Sports Illustrated · Feb 18 Worrying Gilberto Mora Injury Update Spells Trouble for Mexico’s World Cup Preparations The 17-year-old Mexican soccer gem has been dealing with a dangerous and uncertain injury.
Evening Standard · Feb 18 Pubs can open later if home nations reach World Cup knockout stage The Home Secretary has agreed to extend opening hours until 1am for most knockout games.
The Guardian - US · Feb 18 Mikaela Shiffrin overcame grief, crashes and her own self-doubt to win slalom gold again The greatest American skier of all time won her first Olympic medal in 2014. The 12 years in between have been marked by brutal ups and downs
The Independent UK · Feb 18 The ‘breakdancing’ of the Winter Olympics with athletes ‘running like hamsters’: Welcome to ski mountaineering IN DEPTH: The Milano-Cortina Games will be the first to feature ski mountaineering, an Alpine sport which combines fast-paced action with tricky, technical descents. It could be a runaway success – but its introduction has split opinion
Sports Illustrated · Feb 18 Mikaela Shiffrin Vanquishes Olympic Nightmare by Reminding Us of Her Greatness The all-time World Cup record holder was in danger of going two straight Winter Games without a medal. Then, she dug in for one of the most dominant skiing performances ever.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 18 Five MLS Players Who Could Be Key to USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Aspirations The 2026 MLS season will see dozens of players head to the World Cup.