2026 · News archive
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Nika Prevc wins in Villach and takes World Cup lead
Eder and Freitag completed the podium as Maruyama finished eighth.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-05 · Football · EventEgypt need extra time to overcome Benin
Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed Salah scored after Benin forced the last-sixteen tie beyond ninety minutes.
Source: CAF2026-01-05 · Football · EventOsimhen double sends Nigeria into the AFCON quarter-finals
Nigeria beat Mozambique 4-0 to record a fourth consecutive tournament victory.
Source: CAF2026-01-05 · Motorsport · ClubMercedes sets January reveal and February season launch
The W17’s first digital images will precede a show featuring the team’s leadership and drivers.
Source: Formula 12026-01-05 · Boxing · International federationGolovkin outlines World Boxing’s 2026 reform priorities
Plans include a Lausanne consolidation, longer-term strategy and online academy.
Source: World Boxing2026-01-05 · Chess · EventFIDE confirms the complete Candidates fields
Two eight-player tournaments will determine the next world championship challengers.
Source: FIDE2026-01-05 · Ice hockey · EventSweden wins its third World Junior ice hockey gold
Sweden defeated Czechia 4-2 in Minnesota, adding the 2026 title to its previous championships from 1981 and 2012.
Source: IIHF2026-01-04 · Alpine skiing · EventRast ends Shiffrin’s slalom streak in Kranjska Gora
The Swiss world champion completed a two-race weekend double.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-04 · Cross-country skiing · EventDiggins completes her third Tour de Ski victory
A second place on the final climb secured a comfortable overall title.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-04 · Cross-country skiing · EventKlaebo wins a record fifth Tour de Ski title
Norway swept the overall podium after the final climb in Val di Fiemme.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-04 · Football · EventCameroon and Morocco progress through tight AFCON ties
Cameroon beat South Africa 2-1 and hosts Morocco defeated Tanzania 1-0.
Source: CAF2026-01-04 · Football · Continental federationTunisia end Sami Trabelsi’s tenure after AFCON exit
The federation confirmed a mutual termination involving the national team’s technical staff.
Source: CAF2026-01-04 · Football · EventGonzalo hat-trick leads Real Madrid’s five-goal start to 2026
Real Madrid beat Betis 5-1 at the Bernabéu with three different finishes from the academy forward.
Source: Real Madrid2026-01-04 · Freeski halfpipe · AthleteIndra Brown converts a rapid rise into a first World Cup win
The 15-year-old won the Calgary freeski halfpipe and opened her first three World Cup starts with three podiums.
Source: Olympic Winter Institute of Australia2026-01-03 · Football · ClubRice scores twice as Arsenal win Bournemouth thriller
Gabriel equalised before Rice’s second-half goals decided a 3-2 contest.
Source: Premier League2026-01-03 · Alpine skiing · EventRast claims first World Cup giant slalom victory
She dedicated the Kranjska Gora result to families affected by the Crans-Montana fire.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-03 · Football · EventLate Barcelona goals settle the Espanyol derby
Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski struck in the closing minutes after Joan García kept the visitors level.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-01-03 · Football · EventLecce hold Juventus to a New Year draw
McKennie cancelled out Banda’s opener, but Falcone saved a Jonathan David penalty.
Source: Juventus2026-01-03 · Football · EventTen-man Mali eliminate Tunisia on penalties
Sinayoko’s late equaliser and Diarra’s shoot-out saves kept Mali in the tournament.
Source: CAF2026-01-03 · Football · EventGueye brace takes Senegal past Sudan
Senegal recovered from an early setback to win 3-1 in Tangier.
Source: CAF2026-01-03 · Rugby · EventKing returns as Wolfhounds defeat Clovers in derby
A 24–7 victory accompanies two Ireland internationals’ returns from injury.
Source: Irish Rugby Football Union2026-01-03 · Darts · EventLuke Littler retains the PDC world title
Littler defeated Gian van Veen 7-1 at Alexandra Palace to become the first back-to-back champion since Gary Anderson in 2016.
Source: Reuters2026-01-03 · Ice hockey · ClubRangers turn Miami's Winter Classic into a record night
Mika Zibanejad recorded the first Winter Classic hat trick and five points as New York beat Florida 5-1 in the NHL's first outdoor game in the state.
Source: NHL2026-01-02 · Football · ClubLiverpool Women agree Bergstrom transfer from Hacken
The Sweden U23 international became the club’s first winter arrival.
Source: Liverpool FC