The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) appointed former star midfielder Andrea Pirlo as head coach of the senior men’s national team on a four-year contract worth €1.5 million annually, following high-level discussions that saw former manager Roberto Mancini emerge as an early federation favorite due to promises from CONI President Giovanni Malagò and a lower projected … Read more
Jakob Ingebrigtsen will make his long-awaited return to competitive athletics in mid-August at the European Championships in Birmingham, ending a nearly year-long injury layoff following Achilles tendon surgery in early 2026. Norwegian media outlets first reported the comeback before the athlete confirmed his entry on social media ahead of the registration deadline. Espen Skoland, a … Read more
Ferri Leads Italy Under-12 Baseball Team as Falcons Prepare for European Championship The Italian Under-12 national baseball team, guided by manager Stefano Ferri, is finalizing its preparations for the upcoming European Baseball Championship. As the summer youth calendar reaches its peak, the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) has focused its development efforts on the … Read more
Joseba Iraola Claims Historic Second European Mountain Championship Victory in Portugal By Daniel Richardson | May 18, 2026 | Updated 15:30 UTC Iraola raises his arms in triumph after crossing the finish line at the Rampa Internacional da Falperra. Photo credit: El Correo FALPERRINHA, PORTUGAL — Basque downhill specialist Joseba Iraola etched his name into … Read more
Toyota Triumphs at Imola: Goodyear Blimp Soars Above Historic WEC Showdown The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season kicked off with a dramatic victory for Toyota Racing at the 6 Hours of Imola, as Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa piloted the #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid to a hard-fought win over Ferrari. The race, … Read more
Tbilisi, Georgia — The final day of the 74th European Judo Championships unfolded under clear skies at the Olympic Palace in Tbilisi on Saturday, with four weight class titles still undecided and intense competition expected across the tatami. Athletes from Georgia, France, and Russia emerged as the primary contenders for team supremacy, setting the stage … Read more
Osasuna vs. Real Betis: Betis Battles for Fifth Place Amid European Distractions Real Betis arrives in Pamplona facing a critical crossroads in their 2025-26 campaign. As the season enters its final stretch, the club finds itself juggling the prestige of a deep UEFA Europa League run with a worrying slump in domestic form. For a … Read more
Carmen Jiménez Makes Continental Debut at European Badminton Championships in Huelva The spotlight of European badminton shifted to Spain this week as the 2026 European Championships took over the Palacio de Deportes Carolina Marín in Huelva. For Carmen Jiménez, the rising talent from Ibiza, the tournament marked a significant milestone: her first appearance on the … Read more
Jon Rahm Finds Peace at Augusta Amid Ongoing European Tour Battle Standing on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National, Jon Rahm is playing a different kind of game. While the world focuses on his swing and his quest for another Green Jacket, the Spaniard is grappling with a legacy and a legal war that has … Read more
Rodrigo Zalazar Racing to Be Fit for Sporting Braga’s Europa League Clash With Real Betis Sporting Braga faces a significant selection headache as they prepare to host Real Betis in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. The Portuguese side is currently working against the clock to ensure their most potent offensive weapon, … Read more