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NBL clubs host Challenge families at Melbourne derby
Children met players on court before United’s game against South East Melbourne.
Source: National Basketball League2026-02-19 · Chess · International federationHong Kong awarded rapid and blitz team worlds
The fourth edition will run in June and take the championships to East Asia for the first time.
Source: FIDE2026-02-19 · Chess · International federationWeissenhaus confirmed for 2027 freestyle worlds
FIDE and Freestyle Chess agreed to return to Germany with separate women’s and open championship weekends.
Source: FIDE2026-02-19 · Chess · Continental federationSeven federations selected for Asian chess initiative
Kazakhstan’s FACI programme named its 2026 development partners after reviewing applications.
Source: FIDE2026-02-19 · Chess · AthleteFIDE pays tribute to Jan Timman
The nine-time Dutch champion and former world title challenger died aged seventy-four.
Source: FIDE2026-02-19 · Cricket · EventZimbabwe and West Indies complete unbeaten World Cup group campaigns
Afghanistan also signed off with a victory in the three-match programme on 19 February.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-02-19 · Archery · AthleteGraham prepares to coach son at Pan American youth tournament
USA Archery profiled the Maryland psychologist and barebow archer during Black History Month.
Source: USA Archery2026-02-19 · Football · ClubBarcelona Women confirm Champions League return to Camp Nou
Real Madrid’s quarter-final visit was scheduled for 2 April.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-02-19 · Football · ClubRashford and Schertenleib visit Barcelona’s American academy group
Ninety-five young players joined a training clinic at the club’s facilities.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-02-19 · Football · EventLudogorets take first-leg advantage over Ferencváros
A 2–1 home win leaves the Hungarian champions with a deficit to overturn.
Source: Hungarian Football Federation2026-02-19 · Football · National federationU.S. Soccer names CVS Pharmacy its first retail pharmacy partner
A multi-year agreement includes women’s leadership and player-award programmes.
Source: U.S. Soccer2026-02-19 · Football · EventTohill and Kerr give Northern Ireland U17s victory over Sweden
The young side won 2–1 in a Murcia preparation match.
Source: Irish Football Association2026-02-19 · Padel · EventAgadir stages Morocco’s first CUPRA FIP Tour stop
A 32-pair men’s main draw brings international competition to the Royal Tennis Club.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-19 · Padel · EventMallorca and Lanzarote host the next junior tour stops
The FIP Promises schedule adds two Spanish events after a four-tournament weekend.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-19 · Squash · National federationUS Squash and CSA highlight four coaching legacies
A Black History Month programme recognises players and coaches contributing to the American squash community.
Source: World Squash2026-02-19 · Table tennis · EventFourteen-year-old Ocal wins Turkish senior title
Ece Harac took the women’s crown at the national championships in Ankara.
Source: European Table Tennis Union2026-02-19 · Table tennis · EventLillo and Prosvirnina win Spanish singles titles
Tarragona’s championships also brought a doubles trophy for men’s champion Diego Lillo.
Source: European Table Tennis Union2026-02-19 · Tennis · EventSabalenka leads full top-ten Miami entry list
Alexandra Eala will return to the tournament where she reached a breakthrough semifinal in 2025.
Source: WTA2026-02-19 · Tennis · EventGauff and Svitolina book Dubai semifinal meeting
Gauff swept past Eala while Svitolina recovered from a set down against lucky loser Ruzic.
Source: WTA2026-02-19 · Tennis · EventAnisimova and Pegula win Dubai quarterfinal thrillers
The Americans defeated the previous tournament’s champion and runner-up to set a semifinal clash.
Source: WTA2026-02-19 · Athletics · AthleteCoscoran improves Irish indoor 1500m record in Liévin
A 3:33.09 run earned third place behind Isaac Nader and Federico Riva.
Source: Athletics Ireland2026-02-19 · Athletics · National federationFive athletics volunteers receive national sport awards
Club members from Clare, Dublin, Offaly and Wexford were selected for the 2025 honours.
Source: Athletics Ireland2026-02-19 · Athletics · National federationAthletics Ireland seeks clubs for summer camps
The federation invited proposed dates and outlined support for inclusive youth camps.
Source: Athletics Ireland2026-02-19 · Athletics · ClubThurles Crokes hosts Fit for Life roadshow
Nearly 40 participants joined the club’s February training and community session.
Source: Athletics Ireland