Michigan researchers have gone back in time to get a picture of how ice cover on the Great Lakes has evolved since the late 19th century. Using historical temperature records from weather stations around the region, researchers improved their understanding of where ice might have formed and for how long...
Jutta Leerdam’s ruthless brilliance leaves speed skating in awe and Jake Paul in tears
The Dutch star, who combines commercial visibility alongside elite results, won gold on Monday in front of a packed arena that included her influencer boyfriend Jutta Leerdam delivered the defining race of her career on Monday night, roaring to Olympic gold in the women’s 1000m and setting a new Olympic...
Bad Bunny and jingoism lite: was this the Super Bowl where woke roared back?
The NFL appeared keen to welcome the sport’s non-Maga contingent back into the tent. But the theater and violence of capitalism was still there Roger Federer smiling wolfishly to the crowd: a return to woke? Adam Sandler hangdog in the Levi’s Stadium stands, Jon Bon Jovi mooching on the sideline...
Pakistan agree to play India at T20 Cricket World Cup after scrapping boycott
Match to go ahead in Sri Lanka on Sunday Government made decision after negotiations Pakistan are poised to fulfil their T20 World Cup fixture against India on Sunday, having previously been instructed by their government to boycott the game in a move that could have cost the sport millions. The...
Casemiro proved his doubters wrong. Now Manchester United must try to replace him
The Brazilian was often exposed by the tactics of Ten Hag and Amorim, but was always adaptable and a replacement will be expensive “Leave the football before the football leaves you.” The meme-baiting quote from Jamie Carragher hung heavy over Casemiro for a long while, but it is testament to...
Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior admits online mockery is affecting his family
Head coach says he expected backlash after taking role I’m not a massive name and have a different character’ Liam Rosenior has opened up on the ridicule directed at him since he became Chelsea’s head coach, saying he expected the backlash and revealing it has affected his family. Speaking with...
Referee Hollie Davidson: ‘The stuff shouted from the sidelines was ridiculous – all the classics’
The 33-year-old Scot has overcome misogyny and abuse and is justifiably proud of becoming the first woman to take charge of a men’s Six Nations match “I probably stood out like a sore thumb,” says Hollie Davidson as she reflects on the long hard road she has travelled to reach the...
Flying rumour, or ground for concern? The lengths ski jumpers go to for Olympic glory
After a national scandal involving two athletes, Norwegian fans at these Winter Games don’t enjoy becoming a punchline Yes, it’s time to talk about the ski jumpers’ penises. Although to be honest the ski jumpers themselves would prefer it if everyone could keep the conversation to their testicles. Figuratively. “This...
Heat seekers: amazing thermal images from the Winter Olympics
Photographers using compact thermal-imaging cameras have crafted eerie and ‘poetic’ results at Milano Cortina 2026 While most photographers are striving to ‘freeze’ motion using traditional cameras at the Winter Olympics this month, a creative trio from the photo agency Getty Images are seeking something much more unexpected: heat. Equipped with...
Lindsey Vonn has ‘no regrets’ over crash as fellow skiers defend her decision to race
American was competing with ruptured ACL Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture Father says it is time for his daughter to retire Lindsey Vonn says she suffered a complex tibia fracture “that will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” when her Olympic hopes ended in a heavy crash. The...