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26 Feb

UFC Returns to Mexico City as Brandon Moreno Headlines Fight Night Against Lone’er Kavanagh

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Arena CDMX this weekend with a major Fight Night event headlined by a pivotal flyweight showdown between former two-time champion Brandon Moreno and fast-rising contender Lone’er Kavanagh. The event will air live in Asia on Sunday, March, continuing UFC’s strong presence in the Latin American market. The main event carries major implications for the flyweight division, while a high-octane bantamweight co-main event adds further depth to the card. Main Event: Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh (Flyweight) Mexican star Brandon Moreno enters the contest as the No. 6 ranked flyweight, fighting on home soil…

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25 Feb

India Aims for Strong Performance at Asian Cup

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Kuala Lumpur —  India women's national football team are preparing to make a powerful statement at the AFC Women's Asian Cup after sealing automatic qualification for the first time in the tournament’s history. Ranked 67th in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, India will be making their 10th appearance at the continental showpiece. The team’s best performances came in 1980 and 1983 when they finished as runners-up. Their most recent campaign in 2022 ended in disappointment after they were forced to withdraw while hosting the tournament. Determined to return stronger, India delivered a flawless run in the Qualifiers, finishing top of Group…

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25 Feb

Twelve Teams Ready for Three Weeks of Thrilling Action in Australia

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Kuala Lumpur —  The 21st edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup is set to begin on March 1, 2026, as 12 of Asia’s best women’s national teams gather in Australia for three weeks of exciting football action. The tournament will run from March 1 to 21 across Perth, Gold Coast and Sydney. Several matches will be played in venues that were used during the FIFA Women's World Cup, bringing world-class facilities back into the spotlight. Hosts Australia women's national soccer team will open the tournament against the Philippines women's national football team at Perth Stadium on March 1. Australia will…

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25 Feb

World Rugby Hosts ‘Shape of the Game’ Conference to Drive Global Growth Strategy

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London, UK — World Rugby has brought together senior leaders from across the sport in London this week for its annual ‘Shape of the Game’ conference, a key platform aimed at strengthening rugby’s global reach, relevance and long-term sustainability. The four-day forum forms an integral part of World Rugby’s new six-year strategic plan designed to unite rugby and communities through major events, targeted investment and coordinated leadership. The gathering includes the Executive Board along with five key committees Men’s and Women’s High Performance, Professional Game, Professional Leagues Advisory and Community Rugby ensuring alignment across all levels of the sport. With…

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25 Feb

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Reveals First-Ever Official Anthem

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Sydney/, Australia — The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 has reached a historic milestone with the unveiling of its first-ever Official Tournament Anthem, That’s How We Win, a powerful new soundtrack designed to define the spirit of Asia’s premier women’s football competition. Created specifically for the 2026 edition in Australia, the anthem blends driving percussion with musical influences from across Asia, building an energetic and unified sound that captures ambition, resilience and belief. It is crafted to ignite stadiums throughout the tournament and remain a defining memory long after the final match. The track was composed by acclaimed music…

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25 Feb

Nations Championship to Kick Off in July with Southern Series

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London, UK — The new international rugby calendar will take a major step forward in July as the Nations Championship begins with its highly anticipated Southern Series. Twelve of the world’s strongest rugby nations will compete across three consecutive weekends in a tournament designed to reshape the global game. The opening fixture will be staged at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, marking the first international match at the newly built venue. The tournament will begin with a blockbuster clash between the All Blacks and France, renewing one of rugby’s fiercest intercontinental rivalries. The Southern Series will take elite rugby…

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24 Feb

Match Schedule Released for FIFA Series 2026™

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The international football calendar for 2026 is beginning to take shape after FIFA officially unveiled the match schedule for the FIFA Series 2026™. Set to be played during the March and April international window, the expanded competition will bring together 48 national teams from both the men’s and women’s game representing all six FIFA confederations. The tournament will be hosted across 11 Member Associations, with Rwanda staging two separate groups. The 2026 edition will feature 12 groups of four teams each. Nine groups are dedicated to men’s national teams, while three groups will showcase women’s national sides. Depending on agreements…

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24 Feb

RISE OF THE ARMCHAIR EXPERT: HALF OF BRITS RECKON THEY COULD COMMENTATE ON A MAJOR SPORTING EVENT

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After weeks of Winter Olympics fever gripping the nation, either from the comfort of their sofa or on social media, half of sports fans (50%) are convinced that they're now ready for the studio lights and could commentate on a major sporting event. At 150 days to go until Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, a survey of 2,000 sports fans has revealed the rise of the armchair expert, with nearly six in ten (57%) claiming they spot things that the professionals miss and more than a third regularly shouting instructions at elite athletes through the TV (34%). The winter sports extravaganza…

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22 Feb

ICC to Hold Board and Committee Meetings in Doha

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The International Cricket Council has confirmed that Doha, Qatar will host the next ICC Board and Committee meetings from 25 to 27 March 2026. Senior officials including ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, Committee Members and members of the leadership team will attend the meetings. The gathering is part of the ICC’s regular governance schedule where important decisions about the present and future of international cricket are discussed. The decision to host the meetings in Doha reflects the ICC’s growing engagement with cricket in Qatar. In recent years, the sport has seen rapid development in the country through close cooperation between…

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23 Jan

Women’s Rugby Targets Record Crowds in 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations with Expanded Stadium Line-Up and New U21 Series

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Women’s rugby is set for a landmark year in 2026 with the return of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, featuring a record number of matches staged at national stadiums and the introduction of a new U21 Women’s Six Nations Series aimed at strengthening the international player pathway. Riding momentum from the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and sustained growth in global audiences, the 2026 Championship will begin on April 11. The opening round includes England hosting Ireland at Allianz Stadium, the venue of the Red Roses’ recent World Cup triumph. More than 50,000 tickets have already been sold, placing the…

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