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Djokovic, Alcaraz battle on but fiery Andreeva’s Indian Wells defence ends

Mar 9, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 9, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a shot during his third round match as he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Paralympics opening ceremony faces boycott, travel uncertainty after Iran strikes

Ukraine, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Netherlands plan to boycott the ceremony over Russia's inclusion, while the closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East could affect the arrival in Italy of stakeholders.
Ukraine, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Netherlands plan to boycott the ceremony over Russia's inclusion, while the closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East could affect the arrival in Italy of stakeholders.

Hosts Singapore to compete in FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier

Singapore's men's 3x3 basketball team clinched a historic SEA Games silver medal at the 2025 Games in Thailand.
Singapore's men's 3x3 basketball team clinched a historic SEA Games silver medal at the 2025 Games in Thailand.

Czech Republic 'certainly not' on path to higher defence spending target, says Babis

FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo

Biathlon-Sharpshooting skiers deliver drama and development at Games

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 15km Individual Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 11, 2026.  Bronze medallist Lora Hristova of Bulgaria celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony REUTERS/Matthew Childs
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 15km Individual Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 11, 2026.  Bronze medallist Lora Hristova of Bulgaria celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Biathlon-Vobornikova's bronze boosts Czechs at Milano Cortina

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 12.5km Mass Start Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 21, 2026. Bronze medallist Tereza Vobornikova of Czech Republic celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Biathlon - Women's 12.5km Mass Start Victory Ceremony - Anterselva Biathlon Arena, South Tyrol, Italy - February 21, 2026. Bronze medallist Tereza Vobornikova of Czech Republic celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Johannes Klaebo wins 50km classic to clinch record sixth Milano-Cortina gold

Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.
Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.

Ice hockey-Too soon to say whether injured Crosby will play for gold medal, Canada coach says

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group A - Canada vs France - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 15, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada REUTERS/David W Cerny
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group A - Canada vs France - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 15, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada REUTERS/David W Cerny

Ice hockey-Canada captain Crosby not ruled out of tournament, coach says

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Play-offs Quarterfinals - Canada vs Czech Republic - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 18, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Marton Monus
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Play-offs Quarterfinals - Canada vs Czech Republic - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 18, 2026. Sidney Crosby of Canada reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Marton Monus

Curling-'Murphy's Law' hits Edin's Sweden as champions bow out with loss

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 12 - Sweden vs Czech Republic - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 19, 2026. Niklas Edin of Sweden, Rasmus Wranaa of Sweden and Christoffer Sundgren of Sweden in action during the match against Czech Republic REUTERS/Issei Kato
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 12 - Sweden vs Czech Republic - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 19, 2026. Niklas Edin of Sweden, Rasmus Wranaa of Sweden and Christoffer Sundgren of Sweden in action during the match against Czech Republic REUTERS/Issei Kato

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.