2026 · News archive
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Egypt reaches ten African men's handball titles
Egypt beat Tunisia 37-24 in Kigali to win a fourth consecutive continental crown and draw level with Tunisia on ten titles.
Source: IHF2026-01-31 · Para archery · International federationWorld Archery consolidates Para rules in a new Book 5
The January rulebook release brings Para archery regulations, classification and equipment requirements into one volume.
Source: World Archery2026-01-30 · Football · ClubMorrison penalty earns Liverpool U21s fourth straight league win
Brighton twice hit the woodwork after being reduced to ten players.
Source: Liverpool FC2026-01-30 · Football · ClubBarcelona and Fermín agree an extension to 2031
The new agreement added two seasons to the midfielder’s contract.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-01-30 · Football · Continental federationCAF president calls for review of disciplinary regulations
Motsepe announced an Executive Committee meeting and further support for match officials.
Source: CAF2026-01-30 · Football · EventAl-Hilal beat Sundowns to lead Group C
The Sudanese club converted key chances in Kigali and protected a 2-1 advantage.
Source: Confederation of African Football2026-01-30 · Tennis · EventAlcaraz survives longest Australian Open semifinal
A five-hour, 27-minute battle carried the Spaniard into his first Melbourne final.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-30 · Squash · EventEl Hammamy and Asal win Tournament of Champions titles
The world number ones prevailed through contrasting finals at Grand Central Terminal.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-01-30 · Tennis · EventGadecki and Peers retain Australian Open mixed title
The Australian wildcards recovered late in the final’s deciding match tiebreak.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-30 · Cycling · International federationUCI opens consultation on professional road cycling reform
The Beveren meeting set a stakeholder consultation alongside safety and solidarity decisions.
Source: UCI2026-01-30 · Cricket · EventIndia and Pakistan face decisive Under-19 World Cup meeting
Pakistan needs a substantial win to overcome India’s net run-rate advantage.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-30 · Cricket · EventEngland and Afghanistan secure Under-19 World Cup semi-final places
Wins over New Zealand and Ireland completed their Super Six campaigns.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-30 · Chess · International federationFIDE defines qualification routes for 2027 freestyle championship
An eight-player championship combines over-the-board and online qualification.
Source: FIDE2026-01-30 · Cricket · EventIreland closes in on qualification as USA keeps hopes alive
Bangladesh stays unbeaten while two World Cup places remain to be decided.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-30 · Athletics · EventMolinarolo wins in Miramas with a season-best vault
The Italian cleared 4.48 as Simonelli opened his hurdles season.
Source: FIDAL2026-01-30 · Handball · EventDenmark and Germany book the EHF EURO final
Denmark beat Iceland 31-28 and Germany defeated Croatia by the same three-goal margin to reach the men's European final.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-30 · Cyclo-cross · EventHulst opens the Cyclo-cross Worlds with Dutch relay gold
The Netherlands began its home World Championships by winning the team relay as three days of racing started in Hulst.
Source: UCI2026-01-30 · Beach volleyball · Continental federationCEV confirms the Beach Nations Cup qualifying route
Twenty-five men's and 21 women's national federations registered for a preliminary phase leading to Budapest.
Source: CEV2026-01-29 · Football · EventJuventus Women advance to the Italian Cup semi-finals
A second 2-1 win over Napoli completed a 4-2 aggregate quarter-final victory.
Source: Juventus2026-01-29 · Squash · International federationPSA agrees live Australian coverage with Fox Sports
Kayo Sports will show selected tour events through the remainder of the season.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-01-29 · Boxing · International federationFour further federations receive World Boxing endorsement
Benin, Mali, Moldova and St Lucia lifted membership to 159.
Source: World Boxing2026-01-29 · Wrestling · International federationUWW awards Batumi U23 Euros and revises Pan-American venues
The update moves the 2026 U23 Pan-American Championships to Lima.
Source: United World Wrestling2026-01-29 · Motorsport · EventAston Martin joins Barcelona shakedown as Mercedes finishes programme
Stroll gave the AMR26 its first laps while McLaren dealt with a fuel system problem.
Source: Formula 12026-01-29 · Canoe Slalom · EventAfrican slalom ranking race produces South African kayak sweep
James Gotte and Hannah Trower win kayak races as continental activity gathers momentum.
Source: International Canoe Federation