Sports NFL free agency 2026: Maxx Crosby, the quarterback market, and moves already shifting the balance of power in the league Find out what the start of NFL free agency 2026 brings, why Maxx Crosby is at the center of the market, and how uncertainty around quarterbacks is already shaping club plans, contract values, and the balance of power before the new season. Mar 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM · Sports desk
Sports The war in the Middle East is disrupting sport: Finalissima, Cristiano Ronaldo and Formula 1 under pressure from the security crisis Find out how the security crisis in the Middle East is affecting global sport, from the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain to Cristiano Ronaldo’s schedule in Saudi Arabia and Formula 1 and WEC races. We bring an overview of the consequences for football, motorsport and organizers of major competitions. Mar 8, 2026 at 7:28 AM · Sports desk
Sports Iran out of the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina because of war and disrupted travel links Find out why Iran will not compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. We bring an overview of the official explanations, the impact of war escalation on transport links, and the consequences for the only Iranian athlete who was left without participation. Mar 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM · Sports desk
Sports World Baseball Classic 2026: Venezuela carries Miami, Japan led by Ohtani begins its title defense and the tournament’s global rise Find out how World Baseball Classic 2026 opened March as one of the biggest international sporting events. We bring an overview of the atmosphere in Miami, the Japanese surge led by Shohei Ohtani, and the reasons why the tournament is attracting audience attention across multiple continents. Mar 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM · Sports desk
Sports War in the Middle East disrupts sport: Finalissima in Qatar under question, and Ronaldo's schedule under pressure Find out how the security crisis in the Middle East is changing plans for the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina in Qatar, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo's obligations in Saudi Arabia. We bring an overview of the reasons why sport no longer depends only on form and schedule, but also on security, travel and political stability. Mar 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM · Sports desk
Sports Formula 1 delays decision on races in Bahrain and Jeddah as security and financial uncertainty grow Find out why Formula 1 has still not decided whether the races in Bahrain and Jeddah will go ahead as planned. We bring an overview of security assessments, possible calendar changes and the business consequences that cancellation could bring to teams, organisers and the entire championship. Mar 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM · Sports desk
Sports Winter Paralympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026 opened in the shadow of war, boycott and the dispute over the Russian flag Find out why the ceremonial opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Verona was marked by geopolitics instead of sport. We bring an overview of the dispute over Russian participation, the reactions of some countries and the impact of the Middle East crisis on the start of the Games. Mar 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tornike Morchiladze signed for HNK Rijeka until 2028, the first Georgian at Rujevica and a new wing for Croatia’s champions Find out why 23-year-old Tornike Morchiladze chose HNK Rijeka, what he brings on the wing and what kind of contract he signed until the summer of 2028. Along with the fact that he is the first Georgian in the club’s history, we also provide context for his path from Dinamo Tbilisi. We also recall his appearance at Rujevica with Georgia’s U-21 national team and what the champions expect from their first winter reinforcement. Jan 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM · Sports desk
Sports Rugby through history: from school playing fields to professional leagues and a global sporting symbol in the 21st century Learn how rugby evolved from chaotic medieval ball games into a modern, globally popular contact team sport. We provide an overview of key rules, game variants, continental spread, professional leagues, and the development of women’s and youth rugby. The emphasis is on tactics, safety and fair play culture. Jan 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM · Sports desk
Sports Women’s football: history, development, and global rise from the first matches to professional leagues on all continents Learn how women’s football grew from the first pioneers, wartime women workers, and banned matches into World Cups, Olympic tournaments, and professional leagues on every continent. We bring an overview of key turning points, challenges, and people who shaped this sport, from local pitches to the world’s biggest stadiums. Jan 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM · Sports desk
Sports NBA salary cap in detail: How the pay system, luxury tax and exceptions shape modern basketball Discover the secrets of the NBA salary cap, the key mechanism that ensures fair competition. We explain the difference between the 'soft' and 'hard' cap, the role of the luxury tax, and the most important exceptions such as the Larry Bird exception, which allow teams to keep their biggest stars and stay competitive Sep 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM · Sports desk
Sports Mass Fights in Sports: From Unwritten Rules and the Psychology of Conflict to Legendary Showdowns in the NHL and MLB We explore the phenomenon of mass fights in sports, known as 'bench-clearing brawls'. Discover what triggers these chaotic clashes—from psychology and the unwritten rules in baseball and hockey to an analysis of the most famous incidents that marked history and defined the greatest sporting rivalries Sep 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM · Sports desk