2026 · News archive
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Singapore conditions demand changes to sevens tactics
Luke Treharne explains the handling and substitution challenges of heat and humidity.
Source: World Rugby2026-01-29 · Rugby Sevens · PersonAlysha Corrigan prepares for return to Canada sevens
The Saracens player switches formats ahead of the Singapore and Perth tournaments.
Source: World Rugby2026-01-29 · Basketball · PersonSedona Prince wins EuroCup Women’s January MVP
Two double-doubles helped Panathinaikos reach the quarter-finals.
Source: FIBA2026-01-29 · Basketball · PersonFranke wins FIBA Europe Cup’s January MVP award
The Petkimspor guard averaged 23.5 points as the Turkish club won both January fixtures.
Source: FIBA2026-01-29 · Basketball · International federationIstanbul draw confirms Under-17 World Cup groups
Türkiye were drawn with New Zealand, Slovenia and Puerto Rico for the June–July tournament.
Source: FIBA2026-01-29 · Aquatics · International federationWorld Aquatics confirms concurrent elite and Masters schedule
The Budapest 2027 programme brought the two world championships into the same hosting period.
Source: World Aquatics2026-01-29 · Multi-sport · National federationTeam Canada names its Milano Cortina 2026 delegation
The Canadian Olympic Committee confirmed a 207-athlete team supported by 231 national-sport staff and coaches.
Source: Canadian Olympic Committee2026-01-29 · Handball · EventBahrain tops a 15-team Asian handball championship
Bahrain finished first in Kuwait ahead of Qatar, the host nation and Japan; all four semifinalists secured world-championship places.
Source: IHF2026-01-29 · Football · AthleteCrystal Dunn closes a 13-year professional football career
The versatile United States international retired with 160 senior caps, a world title and an Olympic gold medal.
Source: U.S. Soccer2026-01-29 · Golf · EventFarmers Insurance Open opens a four-day test at Torrey Pines
The PGA Tour moved to San Diego for a North-and-South-course opening before the February finish on Torrey Pines' South Course.
Source: PGA Tour Media2026-01-29 · Athletics · AthleteAthletics Integrity Unit publishes three betting sanctions
The AIU announced decisions involving Aurore Fleury, Henrik Janssen and Steven Richter under the sport's event-betting rules.
Source: Athletics Integrity Unit2026-01-29 · Winter sport · National federationNew Zealand adds nine athletes to its Winter Olympic team
The selection lifted the confirmed Milano Cortina roster to 17 across freeski and snowboard disciplines.
Source: New Zealand Olympic Committee2026-01-29 · Football · Continental federationAFC names Visa as supporter of two Asian Cups
The agreement covers the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup and the 2027 senior Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Asian Football Confederation2026-01-28 · Football · ClubLiverpool hit six to secure direct Champions League progression
Mac Allister scored twice as the Reds finished third in the league phase.
Source: Liverpool FC2026-01-28 · Football · EventBarcelona comeback secures direct Champions League progression
A 4-1 victory over Copenhagen lifted Barcelona to fifth in the league-phase table.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-01-28 · Football · EventBenfica beat Real Madrid in a dramatic Champions League finish
Trubin’s late header completed a 4-2 win as Madrid dropped into the play-offs.
Source: Real Madrid2026-01-28 · Football · EventJuventus secure Champions League play-off place after Monaco draw
A goalless match at the Stade Louis II closed Juventus’ league phase.
Source: Juventus2026-01-28 · Handball · EventCroatia rally past Hungary to reach a tenth European semi-final
Croatia and Hungary finished 27–25 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-28 · Handball · EventKnorr’s ten goals take Germany past France into the semi-finals
Germany and France finished 38–34 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-28 · Handball · EventIceland end sixteen-year European semi-final wait
Slovenia and Iceland finished 31–39 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-28 · Handball · EventPortugal beat Spain for the first time at a European finals
Spain and Portugal finished 27–35 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-28 · Handball · EventPalicka makes twenty saves as Sweden close their home campaign
Switzerland and Sweden finished 21–34 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-28 · Handball · EventDenmark beat Norway to secure first place in their main-round group
Denmark and Norway finished 38–24 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-28 · Volleyball · EventLjubljana Open brings together seventy-four youth volleyball teams
Five categories attracted more than 950 young athletes.
Source: CEV