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Australian Open 2026 Underway with Wearable Tech Ban
The Australian Open 2026, running from January 12 to February 1, is ongoing with Jannik Sinner leading odds ahead of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Tournament organizers have confused players by banning wearable technology during matches.
A concert series is also seeing growth alongside the event.
2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup First Round Announced
The 2026 U.S. Open Cup kicks off March 17-19 with 32 amateur vs. pro games, including Vermont Green FC vs. Portland Hearts of Pine on Paramount+. High-profile matches feature FC Motown vs. Hartford Athletic and Indy Eleven vs. Des Moines Menace.
The winner earns a 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup spot; Nashville SC are defending champions.
F1 Testing Disrupted by Wet Conditions and Isack Hadjar Crash
Wet weather during F1 testing led to Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar's heavy crash, prompting Red Bull to prioritize car preservation. Lewis Hamilton debuted properly with Ferrari, focusing on race-long pace, while Max Verstappen was competitive before rain intensified.
Major teams gathered baseline data under new regulations despite disruptions.
Korean Pro Basketball and Women's Games Scheduled Today
Pro Basketball LG vs. DB airs at 7 p.m. on IB Sports from Changwon Sports Complex. Women's Basketball Woori Bank vs. KB is set for 7 p.m. on KBSN at Asan Lee Soon-shin Sports Complex.
These matches highlight busy local sports action.
East Asia Super League Basketball: SK vs. Fubon Braves Tonight
Basketball East Asia Super League features SK vs. Fubon Braves at 7:10 p.m. from Jamsil Student Sports Complex on JTBC G&S. This regional matchup adds to today's basketball lineup.
Fans can catch high-stakes international play.
PBA·LPBA 9th Tour Billiards Underway at Goyang KINTEX
The PBA·LPBA 9th Tour billiards event starts at 12 p.m. from Goyang KINTEX PBA Stadium, broadcast on SBS Sports. Top players compete in this key tour stop.
It rounds out diverse sports events for January 28.
Sports ETA Chief Executive Summit Concludes in Columbus
The Sports ETA Chief Executive Summit, a leadership forum for sports events and tourism executives, runs January 26-28 in Columbus, USA. Discussions cover strategy, governance, and economic impact of sports destinations.
It features keynote sessions and closed-door networking.
ESPN to Broadcast Over 300 Men's College Lacrosse Games
ESPN announces coverage of over 300 men's college lacrosse games for the 2026 NCAA season from January 31 to May 3. Regular-season includes 18 preseason top-20 matchups.
This extensive slate highlights growing lacrosse popularity.
Postseason Tickets on Sale for Big Sky Basketball Championships
Tickets are now available for Starch Madness, Big Sky Men's & Women's Basketball Championships, and MPSF wrestling. These events draw fans for postseason excitement.
Packages cover multiple major college sports showdowns.
Upcoming Sports Business Events: SPOBIS and SBJ Forum
SPOBIS Conference 2026 in Cairo (Feb 6-7) focuses on football business with networking and B2B meetings. SBJ National Sports Forum in St. Louis (Feb 22-24) gathers execs from sports, media, and sponsorship.
These follow today's ETA summit.
Winter Olympics Scheduled for February 6-22 in Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympics are set for Milan and Cortina d'Ampezpo, Italy, from February 6-22. Preparations build toward this major global event.
Winter Paralympics follow March 6-15 in the same locations.
2026 World Baseball Classic Set for March 5-17
The 2026 World Baseball Classic will be hosted in Japan and the United States from March 5-17. Top national teams compete for baseball supremacy.
It promises intense international rivalries.