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The FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2026 is set to unfold in Antwerp, Belgium, as the latest Power Rankings place Germany at the summit, driven by Fabian Giessmann, while Serbia, Latvia, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Lithuania, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Estonia and Ireland populate the field, promising a tournament filled with upsets and surprise performances.
The Raiders open the season with a 7‑0 win and are set to face regional rivals in the coming weeks, building on international experience and a strong defensive core.
Fréderique van Cleef, a fifth‑year University of Iowa standout, has been named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week after delivering six goals and two assists, including back‑to‑back hat tricks, in Iowa’s recent victories.
The Indian women’s hockey team is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, targeting a gold medal and a direct Olympic berth after a series of strong performances.
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team finished fifth at the 2026 World Cup, their best result since 1974, and now set its sights on gold at the Asian Games in Japan, a step toward direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
From Christos Tzolis’s €40 million move to Arsenal to the steady flow of youngsters like Patson Daka and Benjamin Sesko, Belgium’s Club Brugge, the Netherlands’ AZ and Austria’s Red Bull Salzburg are reshaping the continent’s talent pipeline.
Junior keeper Rick Lammerts earns GLVC Defensive Player of the Week after a six‑save performance that helped UIndy start the season 2‑0.
At 90, Bill Greenwood not only becomes the first England international hockey player to play at that age, but also remains active as a coach, sharing his lifelong passion for the sport.
Jason Klotz, a former University of Texas basketball player and Klein Forest High School alumnus, died at 44. His five‑year Longhorns tenure helped the team reach three consecutive Sweet 16s, and his professional journey abroad left a mark on the global basketball community.
Syracuse University’s field hockey program celebrates a milestone as five student‑athletes secure spots on the 2026 NFHCA Division I Preseason Watch List, highlighting their collegiate achievements and representation on the global stage.
With Gianni Infantino absent and his future uncertain, UEFA’s member federations gather in Monaco to discuss a controversial revenue‑sharing proposal, while speculation swirls around Paris Saint‑Germain’s Nasser al‑Khelaïfi as a possible successor.
The draw in Monaco will showcase debutant clubs, a multi‑billion euro prize pool and the looming leadership battle over Gianni Infantino’s future.
Xavi Hernández, appointed head coach of the Netherlands, draws on his deep ties to Dutch football philosophy, mentors like Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, and a vision of attacking play to shape his first squad ahead of a Nations League clash with Germany.
University of Utah announces the official signing of Austrian center Fynn Schott, a move that adds depth and experience to the Runnin’ Utes’ interior as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Both Argentina's men's and women's national field hockey teams have secured spots in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, joining the Netherlands as the only nation with both squads in the last four. The women's team, known as Las Leonas, advanced after a goalless draw with Belgium, while the men's side earned their place with a 5‑3 victory over India. Their upcoming matches will pit them against Australia and Germany, respectively, in a bid for a seventh championship.
India's men's hockey team suffered a humiliating World Cup exit after losing to Argentina in the semi-finals, following defeats to England and the Netherlands. The campaign exposed severe defensive frailties, poor offensive output and a generational void, prompting head coach Craig Fulton to call for urgent reconstruction.
India needed a two-goal victory to stay alive in the tournament, but a 3-5 loss to Argentina in Amstelveen left them fourth in Pool E with no points.
Coach Erin Matson unveils a revamped roster featuring ten fresh recruits, including top prospects Sofia Ferri and Morgan O’Donnell, as the Tar Heels look to build on last year’s Final Four run.
The Black Sticks, ranked 11th globally, are set to contest their eighth straight FIH Hockey World Cup, aiming to translate recent Nations Cup dominance into a breakthrough performance on the world stage.
A potential transfer of the 35‑year‑old free agent to Real Salt Lake is being discussed, with the club aiming to strengthen its attacking options.
India must beat Argentina by at least two goals while hoping England loses to the Netherlands by three, a scenario that would keep their semi‑final dreams alive.
The United States men’s O-65 side prepares for the 2026 Masters World Cup in Breda, Netherlands, with key athletes sharing their stories, motivations, and the growing ambition to represent the USA on the world stage.
The Indian women’s side must beat Australia while watching the Netherlands versus China match to secure a place in the semi‑finals.
The Indian women's hockey squad must defeat Australia on Sunday to keep their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 semi‑final hopes alive, a task complicated by the outcome of the Netherlands versus China match earlier in the day.