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Rybakina defeats Swiatek to reach Melbourne semifinals
An eighth consecutive top-ten victory underlined the Kazakhstani player’s form.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-28 · Tennis · EventPegula reaches first Australian Open semifinal
The sixth seed maintained her unbeaten record against Amanda Anisimova.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-28 · Tennis · EventDjokovic advances after Musetti retires with two-set lead
An injury ended the Italian’s quarterfinal challenge at Rod Laver Arena.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-28 · Squash · PersonGeorge Parker announces immediate squash retirement
The former world number twenty-five ended a twelve-year professional career.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-01-28 · Cricket · EventPeake century carries Australia into Under-19 World Cup semi-finals
The holders survived a competitive West Indies chase to win by 22 runs.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-28 · Motorsport · ClubWilliams passes crash tests and targets Bahrain testing
Vowles explained the team’s decision to miss the Barcelona shakedown.
Source: Formula 12026-01-28 · Rowing · PersonItaly’s award-winning quadruple scull commits to another season
The world champion quartet plans to continue together toward Amsterdam and Varese.
Source: World Rowing2026-01-28 · Rugby Sevens · PersonSariah Ibarra highlights growing depth in USA sevens
The twenty-year-old playmaker sees a broader range of skills in the Eagles squad.
Source: World Rugby2026-01-28 · Cricket · EventNetherlands and Bangladesh book women’s T20 World Cup places
The Dutch earn their first appearance in the tournament as Scotland defeats Ireland.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-27 · Athletics · EventBuccilli wins Maratonina dei 3 Comuni for seventh time
Hanna Bergstrom took the women’s title in Civita Castellana.
Source: FIDAL Lazio2026-01-27 · Archery · National federationUSA Archery opens entry for Lansing collegiate championships
The May event will include individual, team and mixed-team matchplay.
Source: USA Archery2026-01-27 · Alpine skiing · EventMeillard takes Schladming giant slalom under the lights
Elezi Cannaferina joined him and Braathen on a breakthrough podium.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-01-27 · Football · ClubAdrian Gill leaves Barcelona for Atlanta United
Barcelona retained a share of any future sale as the US midfielder’s academy spell ended.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-01-27 · Football · Continental federationCAF executive management programme reaches its final week
The second edition brought senior African football administrators to the University of Cape Town.
Source: CAF2026-01-27 · Handball · EventSweden and Hungary draw as the semi-final race remains unresolved
Sweden and Hungary finished 32–32 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-27 · Handball · EventCroatia defeat Slovenia to take control of the main-round race
Slovenia and Croatia finished 25–29 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-27 · Handball · EventIceland salvage a late point from a high-scoring Swiss challenge
Switzerland and Iceland finished 38–38 in Malmö.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-27 · Tennis · EventSvitolina sweeps past Gauff into first Melbourne semifinal
The Ukrainian’s 59-minute victory also secured a return to the top ten.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-27 · Tennis · EventZverev halts Tien to reach fourth Melbourne semifinal
The third seed’s serving helped decide a demanding four-set quarterfinal.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-27 · Tennis · EventSabalenka overpowers Jovic to reach semifinals
The top seed advanced without losing a set for a fourth consecutive Melbourne semifinal.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-27 · Judo · International federationInYA project develops practical tools for inclusive youth sport
Partners in Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia used judo and an inclusive camp to test their work.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-01-27 · Judo · EventCasablanca opens judo year with three international events
Cadet, junior and senior competitions drew 636 entries from 42 delegations.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-01-27 · Cricket · EventIndia and Pakistan strengthen semi-final claims
Malhotra’s century and Subhan’s four wickets shaped their Super Six victories.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-27 · Para Archery · PersonTonon submits a new 589-point W1 indoor record
Fifty tens help the Italian archer exceed Jason Tabansky’s mark, subject to ratification.
Source: World Archery