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đź“…January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today's sports highlights feature packed college basketball slates, NBA marquee games, Australian Open tennis action, PGA golf rounds, and X Games Aspen competitions.Source 1Source 5
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X Games Aspen Kicks Off with Top Ski and Snowboard Athletes

The X Games Aspen 2026 begins today at Buttermilk, featuring over 100 elite athletes in SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Knuckle Huck events from January 23-25. Free daytime entry is available, with tickets required after 4 PM; live music from Disco Lines and Alleso enhances the festival atmosphere.Source 5

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Australian Open Third Round Heats Up in Melbourne

ATP/WTA Australian Open third round matches air on ESPN2 starting 3 a.m., progressing to Round of 16 by 8 p.m. Jannik Sinner leads odds ahead of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the ongoing tournament from January 12 to February 1.Source 1Source 3

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College Basketball: Xavier Hosts St. John's on TNT

A marquee men's college basketball matchup sees St. John’s visiting Xavier at 2:30 p.m. on TNT, amid a full slate including Illinois at Purdue on FOX and Houston at Texas Tech on ESPN. Women's games feature Arizona at Iowa St. on FS1 and Villanova at St. John’s.Source 1

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NBA Tripleheader: Knicks at 76ers, Warriors at Timberwolves, Lakers at Mavs

NBA action starts with New York at Philadelphia at 3 p.m. on ABC, followed by Golden State at Minnesota at 5:30 p.m., and L.A. Lakers at Dallas at 8 p.m. These games highlight key rivalries and standings implications today.Source 1

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PGA Tour: The American Express Third Round in La Quinta

The PGA Tour's American Express third round tees off at 4 p.m. on GOLF from Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, California. PGA Tour Champions' Mitsubishi Electric Championship third round follows at 7 p.m. from Hualalai Golf Club, Hawaii.Source 1

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NHL: Canadiens Face Bruins Tonight

Montreal visits Boston at 7 p.m. on NHLN in a classic Original Six rivalry matchup. The NHL schedule is compressed ahead of the upcoming Olympic break from February 5-25 for the Milan-Cortina Games.Source 1Source 2

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FOX Sports Announces 2026 MLB Regular Season Schedule

FOX Sports revealed its 2026 MLB schedule starting March 28 on FOX and FS1, featuring big matchups and the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. This follows an early Opening Day on March 25-26, the earliest in league history.Source 4Source 2

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NBA All-Star 2026 Set for Intuit Dome in Inglewood

The NBA's 75th All-Star Game lands at Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California, on February 15 during a weekend of events from February 13-15 including skills contests and concerts. It coincides with NASCAR's Daytona 500 on the same day.Source 2

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Houston to Host Trio of Mega-Events in 2026

Houston secures World Baseball Classic, NCAA Men's Basketball South Regional, and FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, projecting over $1.6 billion economic impact. Coordination involves local committees for seamless execution.Source 7

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Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 Builds Sustainable Legacy

From February 6-15, Abu Dhabi hosts the largest Middle East multi-sport event for masters athletes, expecting 25,000 participants focused on inclusivity and lifelong participation.Source 9

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NASCAR Cup Series Launches with Daytona 500 on Feb. 15

The 2026 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway opens the NASCAR season as the first points event, drawing fans for qualifying and the main race weekend.Source 2