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Paddle Europe and Azerbaijan sign a development agreement
The memorandum of understanding aims to build an Eastern European paddle-sport hub and strengthen links with Asia.
Source: International Canoe Federation2026-03-18 · Baseball · National federationVenezuela win their first World Baseball Classic
Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 in Miami after a ninth-inning go-ahead run.
Source: World Baseball Classic2026-03-17T10:49:46.923Z · Telemark skiing · EventFour winners share Bardonecchia Telemark World Cup honours
Parallel sprint and classic races tested athletes through heavy snow and technical terrain.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-17T06:51:35.499000Z · Biathlon · AthleteMerkushyna and Lindkvist-Floetten earn Oslo World Cup places
Junior championship performances created opportunities for two young biathletes at Holmenkollen.
Source: International Biathlon Union2026-03-17T05:30:24.263000Z · Biathlon · AthletePaturel discusses enjoyment before World Cup debut
The French biathlete explained how he recovered from a difficult start to the season.
Source: International Biathlon Union2026-03-17 · Athletics · National federationAthletics Ireland launches shared online learning hub
World Athletics helped develop resources for coaches, athletes, officials and volunteers.
Source: Athletics Ireland2026-03-17 · Athletics · National federationGolden Gala adds masters 100m races in Rome
National indoor champions and outdoor ranking leaders will qualify for the Olympic Stadium programme.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation2026-03-17 · Archery · National federationSholademi connects Nigerian archery development with New England experience
The archer and doctoral student describes the community supporting his international sporting journey.
Source: USA Archery2026-03-17 · Football · National federationWales names 26 players for the World Cup play-offs
Ward and Matondo returned, while Davies, Mepham and Moore were unavailable through injury.
Source: Football Association of Wales2026-03-17 · Football · National federationThirteen Faroese coaches complete Suðuroy course
The C2 programme combined remote and practical teaching.
Source: Faroe Islands Football Association2026-03-17 · Football · Continental federationFoord and Kerr take Australia into the Asian Cup final
A 2-1 semi-final victory ended China PR’s title defence.
Source: Asian Football Confederation2026-03-17 · Padel · International federationPadel retained as medal sport for Istanbul 2027 European Games
The programme decision follows the sport’s debut at Kraków–Małopolska in 2023.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-03-17 · Squash · EventSalem wins biggest career title at Northern Open in Manchester
The Challenger tour also produced champions in Egypt, Canada, Türkiye, South Africa and Finland.
Source: Professional Squash Association2026-03-17 · Squash · EventQuilter Cheviot becomes British Open title sponsor
The 2026 tournament offers $740,000 in player compensation and returns to Birmingham Rep.
Source: Professional Squash Association2026-03-17 · Tennis · AthleteBrady prioritises match fitness during return from 848-day absence
The former Australian Open finalist described a patient approach in Miami.
Source: WTA2026-03-17 · Volleyball · National federationCanada women enter VNL preparations with a broader tested squad
FIVB outlined coaching support and a home opening round in Quebec City.
Source: FIVB2026-03-17 · Basketball · ClubBrisbane farewell assistant coaches McDonald and Vanderjagt
The Bullets confirmed two departures as Will Weaver prepares a new coaching group.
Source: National Basketball League2026-03-17 · Basketball · ClubPhoenix retain Angus Glover through NBL28
The sixth man award winner agreed a new two-year contract with South East Melbourne.
Source: National Basketball League2026-03-17 · Field hockey · International federationAmsterdam draw determines men's and women's Hockey World Cup pools
Thirty-two national teams learned their groups for the shared Belgium–Netherlands tournament.
Source: International Hockey Federation2026-03-17 · Ice hockey · International federationEsbjerg joins Herning as host of the 2026 Women's World Championship
The IIHF confirmed Denmark's two host cities, group allocation and Herning's role in the final round.
Source: IIHF2026-03-17 · Handball · AthleteNathalie Hagman explains shooting variety and defensive adaptation at Györ
The Swedish wing discussed timing, communication and the training demands of her new club in EHF's player series.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-03-17 · Basketball · ClubCotton and Vasiljevic send Adelaide into NBL championship series
The pair combined for 65 points as the 36ers defeated South East Melbourne 108–96 in the deciding play-off game.
Source: National Basketball League2026-03-17 · Multi-sport · International federationITA launches a Therapeutic Use Exemption dashboard
The new public data tool adds transparency to the administration of TUEs across international sport.
Source: International Testing Agency2026-03-16T16:42:06.344Z · Snowboard cross · EventItaly claims first junior snowboard cross mixed team title
Costa and Francesia Boirai defeated two Swiss partnerships in St Moritz.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation