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Asal retains Optasia title after ninety-three-minute final
Diego Elias ended the champion’s run of seventy consecutive games but lost the fifth.
Source: Professional Squash Association2026-03-29 · Squash · EventEl Hammamy retains Optasia crown and world number one ranking
The Egyptian defeated Nour ElSherbini in thirty-nine minutes at Wimbledon.
Source: Professional Squash Association2026-03-29 · Tennis · EventSiniakova and Townsend complete doubles Sunshine Double in Miami
The pair defeated Errani and Paolini after a long rain interruption.
Source: WTA2026-03-29 · Basketball · National federationBoomers announce July qualifying double-header in Perth
RAC Arena will host games against Guam and the Philippines in Australia's next home window.
Source: National Basketball League2026-03-29 · Handball · ClubThüringer reach European League finals despite Nykøbing defeat
The holders advanced 67–64 on aggregate after losing the return leg by one goal.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-03-29 · Handball · ClubEuropean debutants Esztergom qualify for women's EHF finals
The Hungarian club beat Mosonmagyaróvár 32–27 to complete a sixteen-goal aggregate victory.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-03-29 · Ice hockey · International federationLuc Tardif announces he will leave IIHF presidency at the end of his term
The president will remain in office until October after deciding against seeking re-election.
Source: IIHF2026-03-29 · Basketball · ClubCotton's last second layup levels NBL championship series
Adelaide recovered from fourteen points down to beat Sydney 91–89 in Game Two.
Source: National Basketball League2026-03-29 · Basketball · ClubDavis leads Sydney to Game Three win before record arena crowd
The Kings guard recorded 34 points and a championship series record fifteen assists in the 106–93 victory.
Source: National Basketball League2026-03-29 · Archery · EventEllison and Kaufhold retain Vegas recurve titles
The American champions led completed recurve standings while compound shootdowns remained pending.
Source: World Archery2026-03-29 · Tennis · AthleteJannik Sinner completes the men’s Sunshine Double
Sinner defeated Jiří Lehečka in Miami after also winning Indian Wells.
Source: ATP Tour2026-03-29 · MotoGP · ClubMarco Bezzecchi extends MotoGP winning run in the Americas
The Aprilia rider won at COTA as the manufacturer completed another one-two.
Source: MotoGP2026-03-29 · Figure skating · International federationFigure skating community recognises its 2026 award winners
The ISU Figure Skating Awards celebrated athletes and contributors after the World Championships in Prague.
Source: International Skating Union2026-03-29 · Figure skating · AthletePrague crowns four world figure skating champions
Ilia Malinin, Kaori Sakamoto, Hase and Volodin, and Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron won the 2026 titles.
Source: International Skating Union2026-03-29 · Formula 1 · AthleteKimi Antonelli wins the Japanese Grand Prix
Antonelli led Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc at Suzuka.
Source: Formula 12026-03-28T21:49:05.456Z · Snowboard cross · EventBankes and Ulbricht secure snowboard cross season titles
Bankes won the Canadian final while Lambert’s victory left Ulbricht second overall on the day.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28T21:08:15.002Z · Snowboard alpine · EventTravinicheva and Khurtin win junior parallel giant slalom golds
Both neutral athletes earned first world championship medals in Folgaria.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28T17:05:07.390Z · Snowboard halfpipe · EventTotsuka wins Silvaplana halfpipe and two season globes
Mastro took the women’s final as Choi secured the discipline title.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28T15:45:48.717Z · Ski jumping · AthletePrevc wins inaugural women’s Planica ski flying World Cup
Kvandal secured the discipline globe as Schmid completed her final career jumps.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28T14:22:53.242Z · Freeski slopestyle · EventHoefflin wins Silvaplana slopestyle as Muir and Ruud take globes
The Swiss skier’s first victory in six years led the final women’s event.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28T13:13:59.147Z · Ski cross · EventNaeslund and Mobaerg win Gallivare ski cross opener
The home double accompanied Naeslund’s fifth Crystal Globe and a season points record.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28T11:32:47.676Z · Ski jumping · EventAustria wins fourth consecutive Planica men’s team event
Japan and Norway followed after eight rounds affected by fluctuating wind.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28T00:00:00Z · Freeride · EventVerbier finale crowns four Freeride World Tour champions
De Le Rue claimed a record fifth title as three rivals won their events and season crowns.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-28 · Chess · International federationCyprus formally opens the Candidates tournaments
Sixteen contenders appeared at a ceremony combining official welcomes, music and fireworks.
Source: International Chess Federation