2026 · News archive
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World Rugby extends Macron apparel agreement to 2029
The partnership covers match officials and future Rugby World Cup programmes.
Source: World Rugby2026-01-20 · Athletics · PersonJacobs reunites with coach Paolo Camossi
FIDAL confirmed a renewed partnership after two seasons apart.
Source: FIDAL2026-01-20 · Multi-sport safeguarding · Continental federationPanam Sports opens its 2026 Safe Sport programme
The continental body invited national Olympic committees into training on safeguarding, gender and violence in sport.
Source: Panam Sports2026-01-19 · Football · ClubForty international academy coaches attend Juventus workshop
A four-day programme in Turin combined practical observation with classroom learning.
Source: Juventus2026-01-19 · Handball · EventSweden secure progression with a nine-goal win over Georgia
Georgia and Sweden finished 29–38 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-19 · Handball · EventGermany beat Spain to carry two points into the main round
Germany and Spain finished 34–32 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-19 · Handball · EventFrance defeat Norway to start the main round with two points
France and Norway finished 38–34 in Bærum.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-19 · Handball · EventMartinović leads Croatia through a late test against the Netherlands
Netherlands and Croatia finished 29–35 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-19 · Handball · EventJosef scores fifteen as Czechia finish their campaign with a win
Czechia and Ukraine finished 38–29 in Bærum.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-19 · Handball · EventAustria defeat Serbia as Spain’s main-round place is confirmed
Austria and Serbia finished 26–25 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-19 · Tennis · EventDjokovic reaches 100 Australian Open wins
A straight-sets opening victory brought several appearance milestones for the ten-time champion.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-19 · Tennis · EventWawrinka rallies past Djere in final Melbourne campaign
The Swiss wildcard earned his first Australian Open main-draw win since 2021.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-19 · Tennis · EventGauff begins Australian Open campaign with straight-sets win
The third seed overcame service errors to register her seventy-fifth major victory.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-19 · Tennis · EventSwiatek survives Yuan challenge in Melbourne opener
The second seed recovered from 3–5 in the first set to advance after two hours.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-19 · Tennis · EventAnisimova and Pegula post convincing opening victories
Two leading Americans advanced as other women’s seeds suffered first-round defeats.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-19 · Tennis · EventDe Minaur dispatches McDonald in Melbourne opener
The sixth-ranked Australian needed 102 minutes to reach the second round.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-19 · Squash · EventColl and Tinne Gilis lead New Zealand Open draws
The January announcement set the seedings for March’s return to Christchurch.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-01-19 · Motorsport · ClubHaas reveals white-and-red design for new season
Toyota Gazoo Racing branding grows as the team keeps Ocon and Bearman.
Source: Formula 12026-01-19 · Cricket · EventSouth Africa posts record win as Sri Lanka and Pakistan advance
The day included a 329-run victory over Tanzania and Sri Lanka’s Super Six qualification.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-19 · Boxing · International federationWorld Boxing schedules clean sport education for coaches
The ITA session will explain coaching responsibilities and offer practical guidance.
Source: World Boxing2026-01-19 · Football · ClubGuéhi joins Manchester City from Crystal Palace
The England defender became City’s second signing of the January window.
Source: Manchester City2026-01-19 · Athletics · EventMahuchikh clears 2.03m on return to Lviv
The Olympic champion won the Demyanyuk Memorial for a third time.
Source: FIDAL2026-01-19 · Judo · International federationIJF explains ranking pathway as 2026 season opens
The federation separated early-season ranking events from the June launch of Olympic qualification.
Source: IJF2026-01-19 · American football · EventIndiana defeats Miami for the U.S. college football title
Top-seeded Indiana beat No.10 Miami 27-21 at Hard Rock Stadium to win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Source: College Football Playoff