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France24 says Russian skating sensation Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance, Games testers confirmed Friday – the IOC is appealing.

The Guardian says A second West Ham sponsor has withdrawn its support for the club as the backlash continued over a video showing the defender Kurt Zouma dropping, kicking and slapping one of his cats.

The Metro says Manchester United players are pushing for Mauricio Pochettino to be the club’s next permanent manager, according to reports.

BBC Sport says Pep Guardiola said Manchester City “are not the best in the world” despite them extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points following victory over Brentford.

The RSPCA have taken West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma’s two cats into their care and have been taken for a check-up.

The Guardian says Great Britain missed out on their first medal of Beijing 2022 after Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffered a crushing defeat to the Swedish team in their mixed curling bronze medal match.

The Independent says Nike have ended their sponsorship of Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape and assault.

The Metro says West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma has issued an apology after a disturbing video surfaced, which appeared to show the defender physically abusing his pet cat.

Teen skiing sensation Eileen Gu wins gold in the women’s Freeski big air competition at Beijing’s Shougang Industrial Park. The…

The Metro says Jamie Carragher says it was ‘madness’ that Mohamed Salah did not take a penalty in Egypt’s shootout defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Sky Sports says Sadio Mane put an early penalty miss behind him to score the winning spot kick as Sengal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever.

France24 says a Winter Olympics overshadowed by rights concerns and taking place inside a strict Covid-secure bubble will officially begin in Beijing on Friday with its opening ceremony.

BBC Sport says Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

What’s fuelling misogyny in elite men’s football and will the Mason Greenwood case be a watershed moment? Inside the murky world of the modern dressing room.

France24 says a total of 55 new COVID-19 infections were found among Olympic Games-related personnel on Feb. 2.

BBC Sport says Celtic stormed to the Scottish Premiership summit at the expense of a shell-shocked Rangers after a monumental Old Firm victory.

Mason Greenwood has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape.

The Metro says Everton are closing in on the signing of Chelsea legend Ashley Cole as Frank Lampard looks to add his former teammate to his backroom staff..

BBC Sport says Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill.

The Metro says Nike have suspended their relationship with Mason Greenwood following the Manchester United forward’s arrest over allegations of rape and assault.

BBC Sport says Everton have signed Dele Alli from Tottenham on a two-and-a-half-year deal for a fee that could reach £40m.

Christian Eriksen will be returning to the Premier League after signing a contract with Brentford, following his shock collapse at a Euro 2020 match.

SKY News says Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

BBC Sport says Premier League clubs are preparing for what could be one of the busiest transfer deadline days in recent years.

Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood accused of physical violence and sexual assault by girlfriend Harriet Robson.