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A spectator moves in to hug Olympic mascot Tina prior to an alpine ski women's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Olympic fans hunt for plushies of mascots Milo and Tina

Many of the official Olympics stores in the host cities are already sold out

West Ham end Man Utd's winning run, Spurs sink to 16th

Manchester United's Slovenian striker #30 Benjamin Sesko (L) scores their first goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Manchester United at the London Stadium in east London on February 10, 2026.

Pakistan’ have ‘home advantage’ against co-hosts India

Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of USA's Andries Gous during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and USA at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on February 10, 2026.

Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 adds athletics debut

Global sporting event highlights heritage sports, para-sports, and inclusive competition.

Pakistan beat US to secure second win in T20 World Cup

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and USA at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on February 10, 2026.

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Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of USA's Andries Gous during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and USA at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on February 10, 2026.

Pakistan’ have ‘home advantage’ against co-hosts India

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and USA at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on February 10, 2026.

Pakistan beat US to secure second win in T20 World Cup

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (C) and his teammates walk off the field after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match against USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026.

'We assumed India-Pakistan fixture would be played'

Nepal's fans cheer from the stands during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 8, 2026.

Watch: Nepal fan cleans up Wankhede Stadium after match

New Zealand's Tim Seifert (L) and Finn Allen run between the wickets during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between New Zealand and United Arab Emirates at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 10, 2026.

New Zealand defeat UAE by 10 wickets in T20 World Cup

Travelling for India–Pakistan at T20 World Cup 2026? Here’s the Sri Lanka visa rule

Ind vs Pak: Do Pakistanis need visa to visit Sri Lanka?