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Draisaitl and Stutzle lead Germany to an Olympic opening win
Germany defeated Denmark without taking a penalty.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-12 · Ice hockey · EventCanada shut out Czechia to start their Olympic campaign
Connor McDavid collected three points and Jordan Binnington stopped every Czech shot.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-12 · Ice hockey · EventSwitzerland shut out France in Olympic men’s hockey opener
Timo Meier scored twice and Leonardo Genoni made twenty-seven saves.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-12 · Ice hockey · EventCanada shut out Finland to finish second in Olympic group A
Emily Clark scored twice in the first penalty-free Olympic women’s hockey game.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-12 · Athletics · ClubAbingdon Athletics Club reorganises training to manage growing demand
Coordinated schedules make fuller use of Tilsley Park and its volunteer coaching team.
Source: England Athletics2026-02-12 · Athletics · EventMasters endurance workshop combines nutrition and pacing sessions
The federation reported strong demand before a further March training day.
Source: England Athletics2026-02-12 · High diving · Continental federationJunior high diving championships cancelled over low interest
European Aquatics will reassess the event to reduce financial risk for Budapest’s hosts.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-12 · Water polo · EventPanathinaikos advance as men’s Euro Cup groups conclude
An away victory over Vouliagmeni settled the remaining Greek qualification contest.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-12 · Alpine skiing · AthleteBrignone wins home Olympic super-G gold
The Italian completed her comeback from a double leg fracture with victory in Cortina.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-12 · Snow sports · International federationFIS begins redesign of development coach education
An Oberhofen workshop opened work on a blended pathway for developing national associations.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-12 · Freestyle skiing · AthleteWoods wins Olympic moguls gold on turns tiebreak
The Australian and Kingsbury both scored 83.71 points, with Woods winning the deciding component.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-12 · Cross-country skiing · AthleteKarlsson doubles Olympic gold in freestyle interval race
Sweden again took the top two places as Jessie Diggins earned bronze.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-12 · Para snowboard · EventPerathoner finishes Para snowboard season with double win
The Italian completed an unbeaten lower limb two banked slalom campaign in Steamboat.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-12 · Snowboard · AthleteHämmerle retains Olympic snowboard cross title
The Austrian edged Eliot Grondin by three hundredths as Jakob Dusek won bronze.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-12 · Snowboard · AthleteChoi wins Olympic snowboard halfpipe after early crash
The seventeen-year-old recovered to score 90.25 and end Chloe Kim’s title streak.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-12 · Luge · EventGermany wins fourth consecutive Olympic luge relay
The six-member team won ahead of Austria and Italy in Cortina.
Source: International Luge Federation2026-02-12 · Speed skating · AthleteLollobrigida wins five thousand metres by one tenth
The Italian secured her second Olympic title as four skaters finished within three tenths.
Source: International Skating Union2026-02-12 · Skeleton · International federationIOC publishes decision on Vladyslav Heraskevych’s participation
The Ukrainian skeleton athlete was not permitted to compete after refusing to follow the IOC athlete-expression guidelines.
Source: IOC2026-02-12 · Football · Continental federationUEFA’s 50th Congress sets a new European football agenda
Member associations met in Brussels as UEFA addressed unity, supporter interests and an agreement involving European Football Clubs and Real Madrid.
Source: UEFA2026-02-11 · Cricket · EventSouth Africa wins double Super Over thriller
West Indies beat England and Australia defeated Ireland on a dramatic World Cup day.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-02-11 · Cricket · AthleteMarsh injury forces Australia captain out of World Cup opener
Steve Smith was sent to Sri Lanka as a standby option before the match against Ireland.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-02-11 · Archery · EventPlovdiv prepares expanded European indoor championships for 318 archers
The February event brought recurve, compound and barebow competitors from 28 countries to Bulgaria.
Source: World Archery2026-02-11 · Football · EventBurnley erase two-goal deficit in Palace comeback
Three goals before half-time ended a sixteen-match winless league run.
Source: Premier League2026-02-11 · Football · EventLate own goal gives Villa victory on Milner’s milestone night
Brighton’s midfielder equalled the Premier League appearance record at Villa Park.
Source: Premier League