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Indiana faces Oregon in College Football Playoff semifinal for title shot
The expanded 2025–26 College Football Playoff continues with No. 1 **Indiana** meeting No. 6 **Oregon** in the Peach Bowl semifinal, vying for a place in the national championship game against No. 10 Miami (Fla.). Indiana enters 13–0 as the top seed, while Oregon is 11–1 after earning a first‑round win to reach the semis.
The CFP bracket features four top seeds with byes and no re‑seeding, marking a new era for the college game.
Luke Littler signs record 10‑year, multi‑million darts sponsorship deal
Teenage darts star **Luke Littler** has agreed a 10‑year partnership with Target Darts, described as the biggest sponsorship deal in darts history. The contract, worth several million dollars and including performance bonuses and product royalties, follows his second PDC World Darts Championship title and over $3 million in prize money in just two years.
Target credits Littler with transforming the sport’s profile and driving major commercial growth.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships set to open new global season
The **World Athletics Cross Country Championships** begin this weekend, launching one of track and field’s first major global events of the year. The championship features elite distance runners racing over challenging terrain and serves as a key benchmark ahead of the outdoor track season.
It anchors a packed early‑year endurance and winter‑sports calendar listed on international event schedules.
Formula E Mexico City ePrix to launch 2026 campaign
The **Formula E Mexico City ePrix** opens the 2026 all‑electric racing season, bringing leading manufacturers and drivers to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. As the first round on the championship calendar, results in Mexico will set the early standings and showcase new cars and technical updates.
The event is part of a dense global motorsport schedule that also includes the Dakar Rally and other major series.
Dakar Rally hits decisive middle stages in Saudi Arabia
The iconic **Dakar Rally** is in its seventh day of 15, with cars, bikes, trucks and other classes crossing some of the world’s toughest terrain. Mid‑rally stages are often decisive for the overall classification as navigation errors and mechanical issues accumulate.
The marathon event, run over two weeks, remains one of motorsport’s ultimate endurance tests.
Winter sports World Cups and European championships pack weekend schedule
A cluster of major **winter sports** events are underway, including the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup moguls, the European Skeleton Championships and the European Speed Skating Championships. Luge and bobsleigh World Cup rounds, along with the European Bobsleigh Championships, highlight sliding sports, while FIS snowboard and alpine skiing World Cups and Ski Jumping World Cup events start between today and tomorrow.
These competitions provide key ranking points ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics cycle.
Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship and U20 Division II close and open
The **Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship** starts its run, bringing together top junior women’s national teams for a week‑long tournament. At the same time, the **U20 World Championship Division II A** is reaching its final day, with promotion and relegation stakes for emerging hockey nations.
These age‑group events are critical in the development pathway toward senior world championships and professional leagues.
European Men’s Water Polo Championship begins continental battle
The **European Men’s Water Polo Championship** opens today, running through later this month with 14 competition days listed on the continental calendar. Europe’s traditional powerhouses and rising teams will battle for medals and qualification positions for upcoming world‑level events.
The tournament is widely regarded as one of the strongest and most tactical water polo competitions globally.
Women’s Premier League 2026 cricket teams chase early momentum
In women’s cricket, the **WPL 2026** season sees the UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants focused on building early momentum in the tournament. The league, featuring franchises such as Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, has quickly become a key platform for top Indian and international talent.
Early‑season results heavily influence playoff positioning in the short, high‑intensity competition.
Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces T20 match called off due to adverse conditions
A highly anticipated domestic cricket clash between the **Canterbury Kings** and **Auckland Aces** at Hagley Oval was officially called off because of unforeseen adverse conditions. The cancellation disrupts both teams’ campaigns and forces schedule and points‑table adjustments in New Zealand’s domestic season.
Matches at Hagley Oval are often pivotal for qualification scenarios, adding significance to the lost fixture.