Malta is preparing to take centre stage on the international running calendar as the 41st edition of the LifeStar Malta Marathon on Sunday 22 February is set to become the …

The club’s gymnasts produced an outstanding performance at the National Championships held on the 7th and 8th of February, delivering an exceptional medal haul and showcasing remarkable talent, determination and team spirit throughout the competition.

Italian referee Federico La Penna is expected to be suspended for up to a month following the controversial Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus, a match played in a surreal and hostile environment that has since led to death threats and widespread fallout.

Donyell Malen scored twice, but Roma were forced to settle for a point as Napoli twice came from behind in an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Derby del Sole at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Marsaxlokk defeated Super Cup winners Hibernians to move into second place in the YoHealth Malta Premier standings, now sitting just one point above Ħamrun Spartans following Matchday 22 of the closing round.

Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale won gold in the mixed team snowboard cross at the Winter Olympics, with Italy taking silver and France claiming bronze.

Lisa Vittozzi claimed gold in the women’s 10km biathlon pursuit at the Winter Games, with perfect shooting, while Maren Kirkeeide earned silver and Suvi Minkkinen bronze.

Floriana moved four points clear in the YoHealth Malta Closing Round with a 2-0 win over Tarxien Rainbows, as Myles Beerman scored both goals at Centenary Stadium.

Brian Galea won the QCSC Trap Competition at Qormi Clay Shooting Club, with Christopher Vella second and Ryan Bugeja third, ahead of the 3rd Trap Selection Shoot.

Federica Brignone claimed her second Olympic gold in the women’s Giant Slalom as Sweden’s Sara Hector and Norway’s Thea Louise Stjernesund shared silver.