Inside the real Michael Carrick: Owen Hargreaves on why his old team-mate deserves Man United job

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LUKE POWER: Owen Hargreaves has known Michael Carrick for longer than Kobbie Mainoo has existed, plus a few years.

The best images from the Winter Olympic Games (so far)

Every four years, athletes from around the world gather in one location to compete in some of the world’s most grueling winter sports. At this globally-televised event known as the Winter Olympic Games, astonishing images are always captured. The 2026 Winter Olympics are running from February 6 to February 22, gathering more than 2,800 athletes in the snowy Italian regions of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. There are already plenty of impressive snapshots captured from the ice, snow, and air. Intrigued? Click on to see some of them.

Revealed: How Karim Benzema's 'text message about his pay rise infuriated Cristiano Ronaldo'

A text message from Karim Benzema reportedly played a role in Cristiano Ronaldo embarking on his strike in Saudi Arabia, with the Al-Nassr star sitting out two of his side's matches.

Sainz offers intriguing F1 2026 engine insight as Red Bull Ford a step ahead

Carlos Sainz backs Toto Wolff's view that Red Bull Ford's hybrid engines are setting an early benchmark at Bahrain's first Formula 1 test

Ski legend Lindsey Vonn shares emotional update from hospital

Lindsey Vonn has shared an update from her hospital bed after her Olympic comeback ended in disaster this week. The skiing legend’s return to the Winter Olympics ended in heartbreak when she suffered a severe crash during the women’s downhill final in Cortina, Italy. Today's top videos She was already competing with a torn ACL […]

Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley: Seven minutes of madness spoil Jorgen Strand Larsen's Selhurst Park bow

WILL PICKWORTH AT SELHURST PARK: After a miserable January for Crystal Palace where the club threatened to fall apart, it appeared the clouds were beginning to lift in February.

After 'craziest' slopestyle final, Gremaud-Eileen Gu rivalry now shifts to big air

The women's slopestyle free skiing final at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games on Feb 9 saw its “craziest competition” ever with all the 12 finalists putting on their best runs especially for the top two rivals in the event – Mathilde Gremaud and Eileen Gu. Once again, the two took the gold and silver medals, respectively, just like at the Beijing Games in 2022. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Dyche sacked by Forest after dismal Wolves draw

Club owner Evangelos Marinakis’ patience wore thin again after Sean Dyche’s team were booed off the pitch.

There’s a problem with the Winter Olympics medals that means they keep breaking

Frank seems seething after Spurs lose to Newcastle in his final presser as Tottenham boss

Despite everything, Thomas Frank was '1000% sure' that he would still be in charge of Tottenham Hotspur for the north London derby on Sunday Feb 22. 12 hours later, he'd left the position.

The gamble that paid off for Eddie Howe and how a summer signing answered his critics - Craig Hope

CRAIG HOPE AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: After back-to-back defeats at St James' Park and boos for the first time at the weekend, this away day felt liberating.

Obscure badminton rules that often confuse even experienced fans

Badminton Rules that are sure to leave you confused, even after reading them.

Thomas Frank 'convinced' he will still be in charge for derby against Arsenal

Under-fire Thomas Frank is convinced he will still be Tottenham manager for next week's visit of Arsenal despite the club's relegation fears increasing after a 2-1 home loss to Newcastle. Spurs were set to be only three points above the bottom three until Manchester United produced a last-gasp equaliser at 18th-placed West Ham. However, Jacob Ramsey's 68th-minute winner for Newcastle consigned Frank's injury-hit team to a fifth defeat in nine matches and they have won only two of their last 17 Premier League fixtures.

Brisbane skipper admits he was left blindsided by Payne Haas' decision to leave the Broncos

Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has admitted that he will 'try to twist Payne Haas' arm' to get the star prop-forward to backflip on his decision to join South Sydney,

Winter Olympian secures gold medal months after receiving jail sentence for robbing teammate

Audi takes radical approach with 2026 sidepods in Bahrain F1 test

Bahrain offers first look at Audi's heavily sculpted sidepods, replacing the more conventional design from Barcelona

5 times underdogs shocked the badminton world

They weren’t supposed to win. No one predicted these outcomes. But when the pressure peaked and expectations were lowest, history took a dramatic turn. This video relives five unforgettable moments that changed badminton forever and proved why underdogs make sports truly magical.

Twelve men are charged with manslaughter six years after death of football fan attacked at match

Simon Dobbin, a former RAF serviceman, was left permanently brain damaged by the attack after a Southend United vs Cambridge United match on March 21 2015.

Real track reactions with motorbikes in Touristenfahrten

Cars and motorbikes share the Nürburgring Nordschleife during a packed Touristenfahrten session. This video captures real close calls, moments of control, and high-speed action involving both two and four wheels — all navigating the Green Hell together.

Lindsey Vonn reveals she will require multiple surgeries after crash

The 41-year-old was airlifted from the Tofane course in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday after her bid for a fairy tale gold medal ended in a 'catastrophic' accident just 13 seconds into her run.

'I don’t even have gloves on': Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

This type of February 'warmth' for Cortina is made at least three times more likely due to climate change, according to meteorologists. View on euronews

Canada's Olympic hockey team speaks out on school shooting

The Canadian men's hockey team has joined countless others in mourning the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where nine were killed.

Kate and Rio Ferdinand open up on why they moved to Dubai after she admitted she was 'struggling'

Kate and Rio Ferdinand showed off their ripped physiques in matching cover shoots for Women's and Men's Health UK.

Man United legend makes stance clear on future of interim manager Michael Carrick

CHRIS WHEELER: Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam believes the club will have to consider putting Michael Carrick in charge on a permanent basis if his flying start continues.

10 brilliant serves that showcase Chen Long’s badminton legacy

Serves that showed fans the elite skills of Chen Long

Inter Miami announces major setback for Lionel Messi

Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi has suffered a setback. The club confirmed that he...

Winter Olympic snowboarder breaks neck in harrowing crash

Australian snowboarder Cam Bolton was airlifted to hospital after breaking his neck in a training crash. The 35-year-old, competing at his fourth Winter Olympics, fell during a snowboard cross training session on Monday in Livigno. He walked away from the crash but woke up the next day with worsening pain in his neck. Scans later revealed two fractures, and Bolton was transported by helicopter […]

Double celebration for former GAA star Conor Nash and girlfriend Grace

Australia has reaped the benefits of many of our successful GAA players for years, and it looks like one of them may be staying down under for a long time. Originally from Navan, Conor played for Meath at the minor level and would go on to win with his club, Simonstown Gaels, the 2016 and […]

Real Madrid sinks the Super League, UEFA claims victory

The Super League, a rival competition project to the Champions League launched in 2021, has...

PSG: Luis Enrique adds new talent to his staff

The transfer window is not only played out on the pitch — and Paris Saint-Germain...

Carrick hails 'unbelievable' Sesko finish to snatch late draw against West Ham

Sesko got his toe to Bryan Mbeumo's cross six minutes into stoppage time and rifled it into the top corner to deny Carrick's old club West Ham a vital victory in the relegation battle.

Real Madrid: Jürgen Klopp asks for 4 new players & Endrick!

Real Madrid are preparing for the post-season period, and uncertainty still surrounds the future head...

OM locker room shocked by Roberto De Zerbi’s departure

A thunderclap in Marseille: De Zerbi’s sudden departure has shaken the locker room. Called into...

Hillary and Tenzing: The historic ascent of Everest

Carlton great Peter Dean rushed to hospital with serious injuries after alleged late-night assault

Former premiership player Peter Dean has been rushed to hospital with serious head and facial injuries following an alleged attack in Albury.

Emma Raducanu is forced to withdraw from Qatar Open after having her blood pressure checked on court

The Brit's quest for a first title since 2021 ended with a whimper at the weekend as she lost in straight sets to Sorana Cirstea in the Transylvania Open final, and things have gone downhill again.

Man United fan hoping for first haircut in 500 days denies he's a millionaire amid player snubs

Manchester United supporter Frank Ilett, who has gone viral for his uncut hair, insists he has not made millions by profiting on his beloved club's poor run of form for 16 months.

Wearing Malaysia’s colours a dream come true for chess player Tan Wei Hao

For Malaysian chess player Tan Wei Hao, that moment was realised when he saw his name listed for the SEA Games squad.

Tiger Woods' son Charlie makes college commitment in huge next step but snubs his dad's old team

Charlie is the only son of the 15-time major champion, and fans had been waiting to see whether he would copy his father and attend college at Stanford. But he has opted to go elsewhere.

Airbags in F1: The FIA's (almost) forgotten safety revolution

The tragic events of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix prompted a revolution in grand prix safety measures – but not all of the ideas made it as far as the cars...

Bad Bunny opts for Zara to design his Super Bowl look and gifts employees with copy of his shirt

The outfit Bad Bunny sported during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show was designed by high street giant Zara.

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Norris leads from Verstappen on opening day

McLaren trumped Red Bull in terms of pace on the first day of running, but Max Verstappen completed more laps than any other driver

Wawrinka shrugs off 23-year age gap to beat teenager

The 40-year-old’s match against Thijs Boogaard featured the second-largest age gap in ATP and Grand Slam history, after Dominic Thiem, 18, beat 44-year-old Thomas Muster in Vienna in 2011.

Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool: This must act as a springboard for a manager still on trial - Lewis Steele

LEWIS STEELE AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: Arne Slot admitted on Tuesday that Liverpool would need to be 'close to perfection' if they are to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Badminton players with superhuman reflexes

Badminton at its fastest and fiercest. When reaction time decides everything, only a few players operate on another level. This video explores moments that defy logic, stun crowds, and prove why reflexes rule the court.

Scottish WWE star Joe Hendry admits he’s 'definitely upset people' in the past

Wrestlers have been annoyed at him before.

New hair? Don't care! Man United boss Michael Carrick says 'United Strand' isn't in his thoughts

CHRIS WHEELER: Carrick has many reasons as to why he wants to see United make it five wins in a row when they face West Ham - but enabling Frank Ilett to get a haircut is not high on his list of priorities.

Hefty €425,000 fine for Monaco — and it’s still rising!

AS Monaco does not appear to be short on money: the club has already paid...

Super Bowl fans go wild for beaming Pedro Pascal's surprise appearance

Pedro Pascal sent fans wild with his surprise cameo during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show on Sunday night.

Fazry’s fascination with the camera pays off big time

Two photographs by the international photojournalist receive Special Merit at the World Sports Photography Awards 2026.