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Odermatt sets Wengen downhill victory record
His fourth consecutive win surpassed Feuz and Klammer’s three-title totals.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-17 · Alpine skiing · EventNicol Delago wins her first World Cup race in Tarvisio
The Italian mastered a foggy downhill ahead of Weidle-Winkelmann and Vonn.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-17 · Cross-country skiing · EventHeggen claims his first World Cup win in Oberhof
The twenty-year-old beat Pellegrino after advancing from his semifinal on time.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-17 · Cross-country skiing · EventSundling controls the Oberhof freestyle sprint
Rydzek recovered from a heat fall to finish second on home snow.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-17 · Ski jumping · EventNika Prevc wins a wind-shortened Zhangjiakou contest
The final round was cancelled after a prolonged opening session.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-17 · Ski jumping · EventDomen Prevc wins as Nakamura reaches a career best in Sapporo
Japan placed two athletes on the podium behind the World Cup leader.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-17 · Football · EventNwabali saves two penalties as Nigeria take AFCON bronze
Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 in the shoot-out after a goalless third-place match.
Source: CAF2026-01-17 · Football · EventReal Madrid beat Levante with a strong second half
Mbappé’s penalty and Asencio’s header secured a 2-0 home victory.
Source: Real Madrid2026-01-17 · Football · EventMazzitelli’s goal sends Juventus to defeat at Cagliari
A second-half set piece settled a rain-affected match despite sustained Juventus pressure.
Source: Juventus2026-01-17 · Handball · EventSerbia overturn Germany’s half-time lead to keep progression hopes alive
Serbia and Germany finished 30–27 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-17 · Handball · EventSweden start with a five-goal victory over the Netherlands
Sweden and Netherlands finished 36–31 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-17 · Handball · EventCroatia overcome Georgia’s early lead in their European opener
Croatia and Georgia finished 32–29 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-17 · Handball · EventSpain survive an Austrian recovery to take a second group victory
Austria and Spain finished 25–30 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-17 · Handball · EventFrance score forty-six in a record European win over Ukraine
Ukraine and France finished 26–46 in Bærum.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-17 · Handball · EventNorway beat Czechia to secure a main-round place
Czechia and Norway finished 25–29 in Bærum.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-17 · Tennis · EventFederer returns for inaugural Australian Open opening ceremony
Former champions joined the six-time Melbourne winner at a sold-out Rod Laver Arena.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-17 · Tennis · EventMensik wins Auckland title after saving set points
The twenty-year-old ended Sebastian Baez’s unbeaten start to the season.
Source: ASB Classic2026-01-17 · Tennis · EventArribage and Olivetti win Auckland doubles crown
The same official report confirmed Heliovaara and Patten’s Adelaide victory.
Source: ASB Classic2026-01-17 · Cycling · EventWollaston wins women’s Tour Down Under opener
A late catch of Alessia Vigilia set up the sprint on High Street in Willunga.
Source: Santos Tour Down Under2026-01-17 · Cricket · PersonChamuditha sets new Under-19 World Cup innings record
The Sri Lankan opener scored 192 and shared a tournament-record opening stand.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-17 · Chess · EventTata Steel Chess opens its eighty-eighth edition
The Masters field is the youngest in the tournament’s history.
Source: FIDE2026-01-17 · Rugby Sevens · EventSamoa and Canada top opening-day SVNS 3 pools
Samoa remains unbeaten while Canada survives a decisive Madagascar challenge.
Source: World Rugby2026-01-17 · Football · ClubChelsea beat Brentford in Rosenior’s league debut
João Pedro and Cole Palmer ended Chelsea’s five-match league winless run.
Source: Premier League2026-01-17 · Football · ClubManchester United win derby in Carrick’s return
Mbeumo and Dorgu scored second-half goals in a 2–0 victory over City.
Source: Premier League