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Great Britain just made history at the Winter Olympics, winning more gold medals than ever before. The Milan-Cortina 2026 Games wrapped up with celebrations in Verona after two weeks of record-breaking achievements.
Two rugby powerhouses will face off in Baltimore for the first time ever on American soil, in a match that could secure the city's spot as a 2031 World Cup host. The Springboks versus All Blacks showdown this September represents more than just a game—it's Baltimore's audition on the world stage.
Moroccan football fans bought more than 54,000 tickets in just hours for two World Cup preparation matches, showing the Atlas Lions still have massive support after their historic 2022 run. The team faces Ecuador and Paraguay in March friendlies as they gear up to take on Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in the 2026 tournament.
Nepal's cricket team just ended a 10-year World Cup victory drought with a thrilling win against Scotland. The underdog squad successfully chased down 170 runs at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, delivering their nation a moment of pure sporting joy.
Africa's most decorated women's football team is gearing up to defend their championship crown with two strategic friendly matches. The reigning champions are leaving nothing to chance as they aim for another continental triumph and a World Cup spot.
Rugby league just made history by allowing players to compete for both their national team and State of Origin, opening doors for stars like Kalyn Ponga. The rule change strengthens international competition while preserving the beloved interstate rivalry.
Latvian hockey fans attending the Winter Olympics held up Greenland's flag during the USA-Denmark game, turning a sporting event into a moment of European solidarity. Despite the political gesture, American fans and players kept the focus on celebration, with Team USA rallying for a 6-3 victory.
For the first time in Olympic history, athletes marched in four different locations as Milano Cortina 2026 launched with twin flames and messages of unity. Nearly 3,000 athletes from 92 countries kicked off the most spread-out Winter Games ever.
The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off with a historic first: opening ceremonies in four Italian cities at once, bringing together 92 nations with a powerful message of hope. Despite global tensions, 2,900 athletes gathered to celebrate what unites us rather than what divides us.
For the first time ever, all four reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners will compete in the World Baseball Classic. A record 78 MLB All-Stars from 20 nations prove baseball truly belongs to the world.
After a year off, Nigeria's women's cricket team is gearing up for an international tournament that could reshape the sport's future in West Africa. Young players are also getting their shot at stardom through expanded youth championships.
The New Orleans Saints will make history by playing the NFL's first ever regular-season game in France at Paris's 81,000-seat Stade de France. This milestone marks the league's latest step in bringing American football to millions of European fans.
Hamza Najih trained himself to victory at an international fitness competition in Turin, beating hundreds of athletes from over 20 countries. The self-coached 22-year-old finished the grueling race in just over an hour, bringing Morocco its latest champion.
American football is crossing the Atlantic with a multi-year commitment. Spain's capital will host NFL regular season games starting in 2026, expanding the league's European footprint.
The Rocket City Trash Pandas are hosting Japan's Toyota Red Cruisers in a historic first for international baseball collaboration. The April exhibition marks the debut of their Global Baseball Series, connecting three countries through America's pastime.
When Team Canada withdrew athletes from a competition, it cost American skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender her shot at a sixth Olympics. Now Olympic committees from a dozen countries are standing with her to demand fairness.
Two Moroccan athletes just claimed medals at a major international karate competition in Istanbul, placing their country firmly on the map in world martial arts. The victories mark Morocco's rising dominance in competitive karate.
More than 360 international sports officials gathered in Tashkent this week as Uzbekistan earned recognition as Central Asia's rising hub for world-class athletic events. The country's selection to host the 2029 Asian Youth Games caps years of investment in facilities and youth sports programs.
Defending champion Japan just announced 10 new players for the World Baseball Classic, including reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The roster addition signals Japan's serious push for back-to-back championships this spring.
Leonard Ngenge just became one of Nigeria's youngest players to join an English football academy, signing with Leeds United after dazzling scouts across two continents. The teenage centre-back has already played for Nigeria's senior national team and now heads to West Yorkshire with a clear path to professional football.
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