Seventy years have passed since the last Winter Olympics were held in Cortina, and the world has changed dramatically since then. Yet the athletes’ drive and determination to compete and win medals remain unchanged. Fans in northern Italy are among the most passionate, and it's not only they who are looking forward to the big stories of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

In this regular Flashscore feature, we look back at the key moments from the past seven days in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets have hit a rich vein of form, Luka Doncic keeps showcasing his quality, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is set for a move away from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, is back for the 2026 season, as we look to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

With Manchester United recording another late win after beating Fulham 3-2 and Marseille throwing away a two-goal lead to draw in injury time against Paris FC, there were plenty of stories across the footballing world over the weekend.

He didn’t always shine on the court. In every match, Carlos Alcaraz, much like his main rival Jannik Sinner, was the most sought-after target. But unlike his Italian counterpart, he always managed to find a way to win - even in the tough final against Novak Djokovic. With his first Australian Open title, and seventh overall, he became the youngest player in history to complete a career Grand Slam.

When she was down 0-3 in the third set of the final, she put her poker face on and, showing no sign of emotion, turned the most important set of the tournament in her favour. Elena Rybakina thus claimed a Grand Slam trophy in the Australian heat like a true 'Ice Queen'. At the same time, she avenged her loss to Aryna Sabalenka from three years ago, and this time, managed to see a well-played final through to victory.

After two wins in their last two league games, things have started to look a little brighter for Nuno Espirito Santo and his West Ham side.

Wednesday provided perhaps the most dramatic end to a UEFA Champions League group phase ever, with late goals and unbelievable moments highlighting a remarkable night of football. Here is a stat from each of the 18 matches that occurred.

Thursday night will see a chaotic final round of the UEFA Europa League's second-ever league phase. 19 teams have already secured knockout round places, with two sealing last-16 berths. But who else is fighting for what?

Wednesday night sees the final league phase games of the 2025/26 Champions League.