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Anti‑Israel activists occupied the Department of Sport in Dublin, demanding the cancellation of the Irish team’s match against Israel. Police removed the demonstrators without arrests, but the dispute over the fixture’s location and implications for Irish football continues to unfold.
The St. Louis Blues announced the hiring of Hall of Fame defenseman Sergei Zubov as an advisor to hockey operations, marking his second stint with the franchise and adding a wealth of international coaching experience.
The Blues announced the hiring of Sergei Zubov, a 2019 Hockey Hall of Famer, to guide strategy and development across the organization.
Wrexham AFC’s women’s side will contest its first UEFA Women’s Champions League match at home against Armenian champions FC Pyunik, marking a milestone in the club’s rapid rise.
The Bruins announced the signing of Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica and Latvian guard Gunārs Grīnvalds, both celebrated for their performances on the world stage and expected to reshape UCLA’s roster.
The upcoming 8 Nations 3‑On‑3 event in Riga will feature several former Detroit Red Wings skaters, while a wave of signings shows the organization’s reach across European leagues and North American minor circuits.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a flurry of contract signings that secure the services of forward Egor Chinakhov, goaltender Arturs Silovs, forward David Gustafsson and goaltender Joel Blomqvist through the next several seasons.
Despite a rash of injuries and the need to play home matches in Latvia, Israel's national basketball team is preparing for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia, relying on young talent and a resilient mindset.
A Latvian‑born ex‑athlete and his former partner at a top PR firm are at the center of a securities‑fraud case that could see him spend decades in prison.
Bowling Green State University’s hockey program is set to welcome a nine‑player recruiting class for the 2026 season, featuring a balanced mix of forwards, defensemen and a goaltender from top junior leagues.
At Cannes, director Viesturs Kairišs presented a stark, mournful biopic about Latvian basketball legend Ulyana Semjonova, using monochrome imagery and wailing music to explore her struggle with height and societal pressure.
The University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team saw its season end with a 7‑3 defeat to Northeastern in the Opening Round of the Hockey East Playoffs, finishing the year at 14‑20‑1.
The IIHF World Championships saw seven Boston Bruins advance as the tournament resumes, while the Vegas Golden Knights swept Colorado to reach the Stanley Cup Final, and other key developments unfold.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are weighing veteran free agents, evaluating trade rumors, and scouting draft prospects ahead of a pivotal offseason.
The Grand Rapids Griffins' season concluded in the Central Division Finals, while two of their standouts prepare to don Norway and Latvia colors at the 2026 IIHF World Championship.
Latvia’s Sandis Vilmanis and Czechia’s Marek Alscher, recent Call‑ups to the Florida Panthers, have earned places on their national teams for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, set to take place in Fribourg and Zurich from May 15 to May 31.