The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GP cancellations left a five-week gap, prompting drivers to pursue GT and Supercars outings.

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds gave teams a rare mid-season development window ahead of the May 1-3 race.

Gattuso and Buffon are also expected to depart as Italy begins a sweeping overhaul of its football leadership.

Catalan police and FIFA are reviewing Islamophobic chanting during Tuesday's 0-0 draw in Barcelona, with Spain facing possible sanctions before the World Cup.

The clay-court opener lost four top players, with Draper the latest to withdraw Tuesday citing workload management after an injury-plagued 2025.

Bosnia-Herzegovina's penalty shootout victory over the four-time champions filled the final European spots for the 2026 tournament.

Iraq secured the final spot with a win over Bolivia, returning to the tournament for the first time since 1986.

The Lions of Mesopotamia ended a 40-year absence from football's grandest stage with a dramatic playoff win in Monterrey, Mexico.

Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time goal lifted DR Congo past Jamaica 1-0 in the intercontinental playoff final in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Four-time champions became the first former World Cup winners to miss three consecutive tournaments after a 4-1 penalty loss in Zenica.

President Infantino rejected Iran's request to move group-stage matches to Mexico, saying "there is no Plan B, C, or D."

The two-time Olympic champion denounced the new gene-screening policy barring transgender and most intersex athletes from women's events.

The 20-year-old PSG forward's brace highlighted a dominant friendly performance in Maryland, while Mbappé's late goal was ruled offside.

The four-time world champion told the BBC he is "not enjoying" racing under F1's new regulations after finishing eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Drivers criticized energy deployment as "not racing" after Bearman's 50G crash highlighted dangers of closing-speed differentials under the new regulations.

After a 50G crash at Suzuka exposed dangers of 2026 power unit rules, drivers are demanding a greater voice in upcoming regulation changes.

The two-time Tour de France champion claimed his second major stage race title of 2026, following his Paris-Nice victory earlier in March.

The two-time Olympic champion expressed disappointment with the IOC president, a fellow African, over the new genetic testing policy.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed back-to-back victories at Suzuka, overtaking McLaren's Lando Norris in the standings amid ongoing battery reliability woes.

Portugal plays at the renovated Estadio Azteca on Saturday without captain Cristiano Ronaldo, sidelined since Feb. 28 with a hamstring injury.

The lopsided friendly loss in Atlanta exposed defensive vulnerabilities just 76 days before the U.S. opens the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

The British rider suffered knee and wrist damage after plunging off the road on a descent, putting his spring Classics campaign in doubt.

The quarterfinals kick off April 7-8, with semifinal legs set for April 28-29 and May 5-6 ahead of the Budapest final on May 30.

France denounced the IOC's new policy barring transgender and some intersex athletes from women's events via mandatory genetic screening starting in 2028.

Argentina's coach confirmed Friday that the 38-year-old has not committed to defending the title, saying "it's up to him" with 81 days until their opener.

Five rule changes targeting delays and expanding VAR powers will take effect when the tournament kicks off June 11.

Tonali and Kean scored as Italy beat Northern Ireland 2-0, while Gyokeres hit a hat trick for Sweden in a dramatic night of UEFA playoff action.

Eligibility for women's events will require SRY gene screening starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Connor Esterhuizen's 57 powered South Africa to a fourth T20I win in Wellington, setting up a series decider in Christchurch on March 25.

The world champion recovered from a pileup with 30 km left to edge Tom Pidcock on the Via Roma, claiming his fourth of cycling's five Monuments.

Players will be able to challenge umpire calls on six courts, with no limit on reviews, starting at this year's Championships on June 29.

PSG face Liverpool and Real Madrid meet Bayern Munich in the headline ties, with City, Chelsea and Spurs all eliminated.

Only Arsenal and Liverpool survived as City, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham were eliminated, conceding 28 goals on aggregate combined.

The appeal board ruled Senegal forfeited the January final by walking off the pitch, recording a 3-0 default win for Morocco.

The governing body cited logistical and ticketing complications, saying all 48 teams are expected to play the schedule finalized in December.

Broadcasters can live stream the first 10 minutes of every 2026 World Cup match on YouTube under a new partnership with FIFA.

The omission raises doubts about Neymar's 2026 World Cup hopes, with Ancelotti saying he needs players who are "fully fit."

The seven-time world champion finished third at the Chinese Grand Prix and watched from afar as "F1: The Movie" took home one of its four nominations.

The 10-day Games set participation records with 611 athletes from 55 nations, as the Paralympic flag was handed to the French Alps 2030.

The win restores Barcelona's four-point La Liga lead over Real Madrid ahead of Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Newcastle.

The 24-year-old Italian beat Daniil Medvedev in two tiebreaks without dropping a set all tournament, earning his 25th career ATP title.

The world No. 1 defeated Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) in a dramatic final, claiming her 10th WTA 1000 crown and 23rd career singles title.

Five of seven Iranian players who sought refuge have now reversed course, with activists alleging family members were threatened by the Revolutionary Guards.

Honda said a US company pulled a World Cup ad deal after he expressed support for Iran's participation amid the ongoing military conflict.

The cancellations reduce F1's 2026 season to 22 races and leave a five-week gap in the calendar through April.

Matchday 4 headlines include Josh Sargent's Toronto FC debut Saturday and James Rodríguez's first Minnesota United appearance Sunday.

WADA and World Rugby announced sanctions after "Operation Obsidian" uncovered urine substitution and tip-offs from Georgia's own anti-doping agency.

Cristopher Sánchez struck out eight over five innings as the Dominicans run-ruled South Korea in the seventh inning at loanDepot Park.

The Swiss star also locked up his third consecutive downhill globe, tying Marc Girardelli for second on the men's all-time list.

The two-time Olympic champion cleared 6.31 meters on his first attempt at the Mondo Classic in Uppsala, Sweden, extending his winning streak to 38 events.

The defending Champions League holders scored three goals in the final 16 minutes to take firm control of their Round of 16 tie.

The Uruguayan midfielder became the first player from his country to net a Champions League hat trick, putting Madrid in command of the Round of 16 tie.

The Heat center surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point mark and set free throw records in a 150-129 win over the Wizards.

The Chinese EV giant is weighing options including building a new F1 team or acquiring an existing one, according to Bloomberg.

Coach Graham Arnold says most of his squad is stranded in Baghdad due to airspace closures from the Iran conflict, with no flights until April 1.

The Championship side's Sam Smith scored in the 18th minute, but an own goal by goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo leveled the tie before halftime.

A record 616 athletes from 56 nations will compete, but multiple countries are boycotting the opening ceremony over Russia's return.

The Wednesday meeting was the first in-person security review since the killing of drug lord "El Mencho" sparked violence across multiple states.

The Finalissima at Lusail Stadium on March 27 has no backup venue yet, UEFA said, even as missile strikes continue across the Gulf region.

Coach Graham Arnold is stuck in the UAE and players can't get visas to Mexico for Iraq's March 31 playoff amid the Iran conflict.

Trump told Politico he doesn't care if Iran plays, calling the country "very badly defeated" after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed its supreme leader.

The federal funding will help 11 American cities expand public transportation ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, which expects 10 million visitors.

The largest FIFA World Cup ever faces questions over Iran's participation, Mexican cartel violence, and political boycott demands as the countdown begins.

With 100 days until kickoff, Iran's participation remains uncertain after U.S.-Israeli strikes, while ticket prices and Mexico violence add pressure.

PV Sindhu, Daniil Medvedev and other athletes remain stuck in the Gulf after airspace closures triggered by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation.

Four Asian qualifier games set for Monday were shelved as Iran's retaliatory strikes closed airspace across the Gulf region.

The AFC blocked translation of the coach's response about the supreme leader's death as the team prepares for Monday's opener against South Korea.

Emmanouil Karalis surpassed Sergey Bubka and Renaud Lavillenie on the all-time list, trailing only world record holder Armand Duplantis.

Iranian counter-strikes hit targets across the Gulf, including Dubai, prompting the UAE to close its airspace and ground flights.

IFAB voted to write MLS-pioneered substitution and injury treatment rules into the Laws of the Game ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Iran is set to play all three group-stage matches on U.S. soil this summer, with the tournament opener less than four months away.

Mexico's president said FIFA will send a team to assess safety and logistics after deadly cartel clashes killed 70 people across the country.

Friday's draw in Nyon set the full path to Budapest, with first legs scheduled for March 10 and 11.

The Al-Nassr forward's first football club investment targets a second-division side pushing for promotion to La Liga.

Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at the Bernabéu, advancing 3-1 on aggregate after a tie overshadowed by allegations of racial abuse.

The federation said it is monitoring security conditions after a drug lord's killing sparked retaliatory attacks that left at least 73 dead.

The provisional ban follows allegations that the Argentine used a racist slur against Vinícius Júnior during last week's first leg in Lisbon.

Captain Harry Brook hit 100 off 51 balls — the first century by a captain in men's T20 World Cup history — as England beat Pakistan by two wickets.

The boxing legends will meet Sept. 19 in Las Vegas in the first professional boxing match at Sphere, streaming live to Netflix subscribers worldwide.

The host nation crushed its previous best of 20 medals, set at the 1994 Lillehammer Games, finishing third overall behind Norway and the U.S.

Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday, but Arsenal's 4-1 rout of Tottenham on Sunday pushed the Premier League lead back to five points.

Sweden's Ebba Andersson claimed her first individual Olympic gold in the historic debut of the women's 50km cross-country event at Milano Cortina 2026.

The Milano Cortina Games ended Sunday with a ceremony at the nearly 2,000-year-old Verona Arena, a first for a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The 22-year-old freeskier earned her sixth career Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated freestyle skier in Winter Games history.

Klæbo's six golds powered Norway to shatter its own all-time Winter Olympics records for both gold and total medals at a single Games.

Canada's captain called it a "gut-wrenching decision" to sit out Sunday's final in Milan after a knee injury sustained in the quarterfinals.

Japan's Satoshi Furuno made history as the first Japanese finalist in the event but missed bronze by 0.08 seconds.

Brighton's veteran midfielder surpassed Gareth Barry's mark of 653 appearances, a record that stood since 2017.

Norway's cross-country skiing star swept all six men's events, surpassing Eric Heiden's 1980 record of five golds at a single Winter Games.

Host nation Italy joined over 30 countries opposing the International Paralympic Committee's decision to let Russian athletes compete under their national flag.