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Olympics-Dolomites jewel Cortina awaits Winter Games encore

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY, Feb ‌6 (Reuters) - Old women cradle miniature dogs in fur-trimmed sleeves, Prada, Dior and Louis Vuitton line the high street in a town of barely ‌5,500 peoplec and Christmas trees still glow in February as fresh snow settles softly on designer coats.

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Olympics-Biathlon-Italy dreams of gold as competitions get under way

ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Biathlon ‌at the Milano Cortina Games gets under way on Sunday with a mixed relay that will set ‌the tone for the 10 events that follow and, with no nation looking dominant and Italy's ‌Tommaso Giacomel carrying the host's hopes, excitement is guaranteed. 

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Olympics-Crosscountry-Diggins glitters up for final Games with lucky throwback

TESERO, Italy, Feb ‌6 (Reuters) - U.S. cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is not just known for ‌her gritty performances and impressive record, she has also turned her sport ‌into a glittery, sparkly affair. 

Rugby

Rugby-France's Jalibert seizes chance to shine in Ntamack's absence

PARIS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Matthieu ‌Jalibert shone in France's Six Nations opener on Thursday, helping Les Bleus to ‌a 36-14 win over Ireland, as the flyhalf seized his chance to impress ‌in the absence of injured Romain Ntamack.

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Olympics-Figure skating-United States lead figure skating's team event after strong skate by Chock and Bates

MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Americans Madison Chock ‌and Evan Bates powered the United States to an early lead in figure skating's team event at the ‌Milano Cortina Olympics, winning the rhythm dance with the best score in the world this season.

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Olympics-Mariah Carey helps launch Milano Cortina opening ceremony

MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ‌Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. pop diva Mariah Carey helped to get the party started on Friday as the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics ‌staged a unique opening ceremony combining elements from the co-hosts, seeking to reflect both city and mountain life.

Badminton

World junior champs Aaron-Khai Xing set for learning curve at All-England

PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing will get a shot at the world's best when they compete at the All-England next month.

Diving

Russian coaches arrive to spark Malaysia's diving comeback

PETALING JAYA: Russian coaches are set to bolster Malaysia's diving team, sparking hopes of ending a 10-year Olympic medal drought.

Badminton

Ee Wei calls for unity to put a stop to unwarranted criticisms

PETALING JAYA: Facing criticisms is part and parcel of being an athlete, but national mixed doubles player Toh Ee Wei hopes Malaysians will be united in their support for shuttlers, including herself.

Badminton

Can Malaysia led by Justin topple Japan in Asia team quarters?

PETALING JAYA: The national men's team will take on Japan in the Asia Team Championships quarter-finals on Friday (Feb 6).

Cricket

Cricket-Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - ‌A combination of smaller grounds, quick outfields and increasingly fearless batting may lead teams to exceed ‌300 runs mark for the first time at a Twenty20 World Cup, reckon England captain ‌Harry Brook and his India counterpart, Suryakumar Yadav.

Badminton

Swift exit as Letshanaa and Co succumb 0-3 to South Korea

PETALING JAYA: It took just two hours for Malaysian women shuttlers to collapse 0-3 against migthy South Koreans in the Asia Team Championships.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia fast bowler Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

MELBOURNE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Australia ‌paceman Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the ‌T20 World Cup in a heavy blow for the ‌team after losing his race to be fit for the global showpiece.

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North Korea holds national winter games as it sits out Winter Olympics

SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - North Korea ‌has opened its national winter games, state media reported, as athletes from the ‌reclusive state sit out the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after failing to ‌secure qualification spots. 

Other Sports

Champions League silverware shines in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl

Feb 5 (Reuters) - ‌European football's most prestigious prize found itself ‌rubbing shoulders with American sports royalty this week, as ‌the Champions League trophy made its first-ever appearance at Super Bowl festivities in San Francisco. 

Football

Soccer-Lookman shines on Atletico debut in 5-0 Betis rout

SEVILLE, Spain, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ademola Lookman starred ‌on his debut for Atletico Madrid, scoring and assisting in a 5-0 demolition of Real Betis on Thursday ‌to seal a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Football

Family boost fuels Da Costa’s fine form at Terengganu

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu midfielder Raianderson Da Costa has credited his impressive recent form to family support, as the Brazilian prepares to welcome a new addition to his household later this month.

Football

Faisal and his comrades persevere to get spot in Shopee Cup

PETALING JAYA: Striker Faisal Halim pointed to the skies before embracing coach Kim Pan-gon at the final whistle as he continued to mark personal triumph in his footballing career.

Football

Kelantan bring in Celestine, Kandaimu after transfer ban lifted

PETALING JAYA: Kelantan The Real Warriors wasted no time strengthening their squad after their transfer ban was lifted, welcoming two new players into the fold.

Badminton

Khe Wei calls for fighting spirit as Malaysia face elite Korea squad

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may be up against he odds against South Korea but former international Woon Khe Wei insists it is too early to wave the white flag.