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India vs England: First Test in Hyderabad shapes key World Test Championship battle
India and England open their five‑Test series in Hyderabad, a pivotal clash for World Test Championship positioning and preparations for the 2027 cycle. England’s ‘Bazball’ approach faces India’s dominant home record, with selection focus on India’s spin attack and England’s inexperienced spin options.
Result and early performances are expected to heavily influence both teams’ plans for the remainder of the series.
Australian Open build‑up: Alcaraz, Djokovic and Swiatek headline final warm‑ups
With the Australian Open days away, top players including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Iga Świątek are completing preparations at ATP/WTA events in Australia. Form and fitness in these warm‑ups, including concerns over recent minor injuries and off‑season changes, are shaping expectations for the season’s first Grand Slam.
Tournament organizers are emphasizing extreme‑heat protocols and updated scheduling ahead of the major.
PV Sindhu reaches Malaysia Open semifinals in strong Olympic season start
Two‑time Olympic medallist **PV Sindhu** advanced to the semifinals of the BWF Malaysia Open Super 1000, marking an encouraging start to her 2026 campaign. The Malaysian Open is one of the season’s earliest elite events, and Sindhu’s deep run follows an injury‑affected 2025 season.
Her performance is being closely watched as India eyes medals at this year’s Commonwealth and Asian Games.
LIV Golf and Asian Tour gain major boost with Sky Sport broadcast deal
Sky Sport has secured extensive live rights to all **LIV Golf** League events and key Asian Tour tournaments from 2026, totaling nearly 600 hours annually. The 2026 LIV season will feature 14 events across 10 countries on five continents, including the league’s first event in South Africa.
The deal significantly enhances global visibility for stars such as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.
Honda announces full‑season MotoGP expansion as Pro Honda LCR
Honda confirmed a new sponsorship agreement creating a full‑season **Pro Honda LCR** entry alongside its existing CASTROL Honda LCR team in MotoGP. From 2026, Johann Zarco will continue with CASTROL Honda LCR while Moto2 champion Diogo Moreira steps up as the Pro Honda LCR rider.
The move underlines Honda’s bid to accelerate development and return to the front after recent competitive struggles.
Colorado Buffaloes prepare for marquee home clash against No. 14 Texas Tech
The University of Colorado men’s basketball team hosts 14th‑ranked Texas Tech in a high‑profile Big 12 matchup at the CU Events Center. Colorado, coming off a tight win over Utah, plans a “Gold Rush” promotion encouraging fans to wear gold, with new athletic director Fernando Lovo set to sit in the student section.
The game is seen as an early‑season barometer for the Buffaloes’ conference title ambitions.
2026 dubbed ‘Super Year’ for global sports with World Cup and Winter Olympics
Analysts describe 2026 as a “super year” for sport, headlined by the FIFA World Cup in North America and the Winter Olympics in Milan‑Cortina. The dense calendar is expected to drive unprecedented global audiences and commercial opportunities across digital, betting, and app‑based fan engagement.
Brands and leagues are already planning campaigns around overlapping competitions to maximize reach.
Sports–fashion collaborations intensify ahead of 2026 World Cup and Winter Olympics
Sportswear and luxury brands are accelerating partnerships with athletes and federations ahead of the 2026 World Cup and Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics. Federations are negotiating record kit deals, while designers experiment with performance‑streetwear crossovers aimed at younger global audiences.
These collaborations are expected to shape on‑ and off‑field aesthetics for the next several years.
Indian domestic sport spotlight: Hockey India League, boxing nationals and women’s football
India’s domestic sports calendar is packed, with Hockey India League double‑headers, senior national boxing championships, and decisive Indian Women’s League fixtures. The Tata Steel India Rapid & Blitz chess event also continues, featuring legends such as Viswanathan Anand alongside rising stars R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali.
These events are important platforms for selection and preparation ahead of upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games.
US and global sports schedules intensify with packed January fixture lists
January features dense schedules across US sports, including college basketball conference play, NBA regular‑season races, and NHL mid‑season matchups. Fixture platforms highlight an almost daily slate of high‑level events across major cities, reflecting the build‑up towards March Madness and later playoff runs.
This congestion is mirrored globally as European football leagues, basketball competitions, and winter sports circuits reach key phases.