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The FIBA World Cup 2027 will be staged in Doha, Qatar, from August 27 to September 12, 2027, even as conflict rages in neighboring Iran. FIBA’s secretary general Andreas Zagklis says preparations are on schedule, while the NBA eyes the launch of NBA Europe in October 2027 and the participation of top NBA stars.
The league and players' association are weighing a cautious reintegration of Russian athletes, navigating opposition from Finland, Sweden and Czechia while the International Ice Hockey Federation adopts an event‑by‑event approach.
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
On his 12th birthday, Dan Juzych abandoned his ice‑cream party to accompany his physician father to a Ukrainian hospital, where he witnessed the lingering effects of protest‑related injuries. That moment set him on a path toward global health.
At 12, Dan Juzych began volunteering with his physician father in Ukraine; today, he blends athletic discipline, scientific research, and humanitarian work to improve health worldwide.
Norway will face Sweden at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, featuring star forwards Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak, with the match also streamed on Fubo and Prime Video.
Highly ranked recruit Marlee Raymond has been called up to the U-18 US Women's National Team training camp in Bansko, Bulgaria, where she will face Ukraine and Benin in upcoming matches.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has walked back its blanket ban on Russian clubs and national teams, opting for a case‑by‑case review as the 2026‑2027 season approaches.
From June 1 to 9, the United States Under‑21 men’s national team will hold a training camp in Slovenia, facing Ukraine and Uzbekistan as part of U.S. Soccer’s push to give Olympic‑eligible players competitive experience.
A May 31, 2026 friendly in Wroclaw will pit Poland against Ukraine in a bid to recover from World Cup qualification setbacks.
Justin Reynolds, a 24-year-old defender for Sporting Kansas City, has been selected for a U.S. Under-21 training camp in Slovenia, where he will face Ukraine and Uzbekistan in preparatory fixtures ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has lifted its season‑long suspension of Russia, opting instead to review each competition on its own merits, a move that follows the reinstatement of Belarus and signals a shift in eligibility policy.
Both nations have opted out of matches against Belarus, citing legal bans and concerns over the sport’s governing body’s recent decision to readmit the Belarusian team.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has undone its earlier ban on Russian clubs for the 2026‑27 season, but the path back to international competition remains uncertain.
The International Ice Hockey Federation will assess Russian and Belarusian participation on a case‑by‑case basis for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, reaffirming its commitment to a cautious and coordinated return.
The International Ice Hockey Federation's disciplinary board has overturned its earlier decision to bar Russia from international competition, ordering a fresh review by the council while granting partial reinstatement to Belarus for select tournaments.
From June 1 to June 10 the United States Under‑18 Women’s National Team will travel to southwest Bulgaria to face Ukraine, Benin and a host of other youth powers in a competition that awards three points for a win and decides ties via penalty shoot‑outs.
A new wave of international players is set to make their mark at the upcoming NHL Draft, highlighting the sport’s expanding footprint.
The final game of the 2026 IIHF World Championship marked the end of international play for two of Britain's most enduring hockey figures, Ben Bowns and Robert Dowd, who will continue their careers domestically.
A Ukrainian artillery team used an Italian B1 Centauro to deliver a precise shot from over 11 km away, demonstrating how tank guns are being repurposed as artillery amid a drone‑saturated conflict.
The ceremony in El Puerto de Santa María recognized standout athletes, introduced a new Women’s Best Five Award, and featured a call for unity through sport.
Rawlings announced a donation of 50,000 new baseball gloves to support Ukrainians affected by the war, aiming to bring comfort and hope amid widespread destruction.
The Wildcats will play three exhibition games in August across Kaunas and Palanga, facing Lithuania B, Ukraine, and the senior Lithuanian squad. The trip marks a personal milestone for Krivas and showcases a collaborative tour organized with key partners.
From August 14 to 23, the University of Arizona men’s basketball squad travels to Lithuania, facing the nation’s B team, senior side and Ukraine’s national squad, while integrating three Lithuanian-born players into a roster that could reshape next season’s dynamics.