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Levinska scores 26 points, but her Kobe team suffers first defeat of the season
Latvian volleyball player Levinska scored 26 points, but her team Kobe lost 3-2 away to Osaka Marvelous. It was Kobe's first loss of the season.
Apollo.lv · 5 h ago
Estonia's Jefimova wins three breaststroke events as NC State takes title
Estonian swimmer Eneli Jefimova won all three breaststroke events at the College Swimming League final in Indianapolis, and North Carolina State claimed its first title.
ERR News · 6 h ago
Doncic scores 53 as Lakers win; LeBron has quiet return to Cleveland
In the NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 as Slovenian Luka Doncic scored 53 points. LeBron James managed only eight points in his return to Cleveland.
Sportacentrs · 9 h ago
Court of Arbitration for Sport clears Russia's return to world ice hockey tournaments
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) unanimously found the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) ban on Russia unjustified. Several countries, including Germany and Canada, oppose Russian participation, while Finland, Sweden and Latvia are not planning a boycott for now.
Diena · 9 h ago
Latvians go without points in the AHL as three teams win and Hershey loses
In American Hockey League (AHL) games, four Latvian players – Dans Ločmelis, Anri Ravinskis, Eduards Tralmaks and Ēriks Mateiko – recorded no points. The teams of Ločmelis, Ravinskis and Tralmaks won, while Mateiko's Hershey Bears lost.
Sportacentrs · 10 h ago
Antonelli fastest in second practice at the São Paulo Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli set the quickest time in the second practice session of the Formula 1 São Paulo (Brazilian) Grand Prix, 0.253 seconds ahead of Lando Norris. Cool, overcast conditions made the session harder for several teams.
Sportacentrs · 11 h ago
Zahovaiko to remain head coach of Tallinn's Levadia in 2027
Tallinn football club Levadia has announced that head coach Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko will lead the team in the 2027 season as well. In his first season in charge, he guided the club to the Estonian championship title.
ERR (rus) · 12 h ago
Crvena Zvezda Beat Olympiacos 62-57 in EuroLeague Despite Vezenkov's 27
In round 10 of the EuroLeague basketball season, Belgrade's Crvena Zvezda won 62-57 away at Olympiacos, even though Aleksandar Vezenkov scored 27 points. Dubai and Partizan also won.
Sportacentrs · 12 h ago
Ostapenko and Hsieh Pose at Photo Shoot Ahead of WTA Finals
Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko and Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei took part in a photo shoot ahead of the WTA Finals in California. The tournament runs from 8 to 14 November in Indian Wells.
Sportacentrs · 13 h ago
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Porzingis steps away from basketball indefinitely over health issues
Latvian basketball player Kristaps Porzingis of the NBA's Golden State Warriors is stepping away from the game indefinitely because of health problems. The club has reportedly stopped paying his salary.
Apollo.lv · 14 h ago
Everton beat Coventry 3-1 as Barry scores twice
Everton beat Coventry 3-1 at home in the opening game of Premier League round 10. French striker Tierno Barry scored twice and added an assist.
Sportacentrs · 14 h ago
Vitola's Zaragoza Wins 68:67 in Spanish Women's Basketball League
In Spain's top women's basketball league, Zaragoza won 68:67 away at Madrid's Estudiantes. Latvians Kristine Vitola and Nikola Priede played for their teams, while Paula Strautmane did not take the court.
Sportacentrs · 15 h ago
German Government Doubts World Ice Hockey Championship Can Go Ahead if Russia Plays
The German government says the ice hockey world championship planned in Germany for next May is practically impossible to host if Russia's team is allowed to take part. This follows a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling reinstating Russia in IIHF tournaments.
LSM · 16 h ago
Basketball: Saldus Lose by a Point to Ventspils as RSU Reach Sixth Win
In Latvia's National Basketball League on 6 November, Saldus lost 79–80 at home to Spars/Ventspils University. RSU beat Riga Basketball School 131–62 and have won all six of their games.
Sportacentrs · 16 h ago
Horford: Only a Few Messages Exchanged With Porzingis in Recent Weeks
Golden State Warriors veteran Horford said he has briefly been in touch with Latvian teammate Kristaps Porzingis, whose absence from the NBA club remains unexplained. He declined to reveal what they discussed.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 17:13
Putin Criticises Barring of Russian Hockey Juniors From World Championship in Canada
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned Canada's refusal to admit Russian players to the world junior ice hockey championship in Alberta. Canada's government and hockey federation are holding their position despite a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling.
Delfi · 6 Nov, 17:12
Cyclist Mārtiņš Pluto to stay with Lithuanian team Energus next season
Latvian road cycling champion Mārtiņš Pluto will continue riding for the Lithuanian continental-level team Energus. This year he won the Latvian national title and stages at two international races.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 16:13
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Paris Olympic weightlifting bronze medallist Andrejevs banned for four years
Bulgarian weightlifter Dimitrovs Andrejevs, a bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics, has been banned for four years for doping. His Olympic medal stays, because the violation dates from 2025.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 15:12
Cristiano Ronaldo ends Portugal career after tension with coach
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has announced his retirement from the Portugal national team. It follows a public rift with coach Jorge Jesus.
Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 15:11
Balinskis on knocking out Sharks forward: teammates liked the moment
Uvis Balinskis, the Latvian defenseman of the NHL's Florida Panthers, knocked out San Jose Sharks forward Colin Graf in his first game of the season. On a podcast he said teammates still bring up the fight.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 14:12
Norway's Dale-Shevdal: Olympic Gold Still Feels Fantastic
Norwegian biathlete Johannes Dale-Sevdal told the International Biathlon Union's news portal about the Olympic gold he won in February at the Milano Cortina Games, and how a new child and new coaches have boosted his motivation.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 12:10
Antonelli: Being Lifted onto Shoulders on the Podium Was a Surprise
Kimi Antonelli, who became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history with Mercedes, said the most emotional moment of the Mexican Grand Prix came after the finish, when Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton lifted him onto their shoulders.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 11:12
Toyota's rally team is building a new base in Finland with a budget of about €100 million
Toyota's World Rally Championship team is building a new base with a test track in Majajärvi, Finland. The project's budget is about €100 million, and construction is due to finish in August 2028.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 10:11
McDavid scores and adds three assists, but Oilers lose to Ducks
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid scored a goal and set up three more in an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks, but his team lost 4-5. He has recorded points in all 17 games this season.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 09:13
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Golden State Warriors beat Miami Heat without Porziņģis for sixth straight win
The Golden State Warriors beat the Miami Heat 120-100 at home in an NBA game. Latvian basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis is still not playing for the team.
TVNET · 6 Nov, 09:13
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Shilov's Penguins lose 6-2 to Bruins for fourth straight defeat
In an NHL regular-season ice hockey game, the Pittsburgh Penguins lost 6-2 at home to the Boston Bruins. Latvian goaltender Shilov saved 18 of 24 shots.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 08:12
Riga draw 1-1 with Czech side Jablonec in UEFA Conference League
Latvian football club Riga drew 1-1 at home with Czechia's Jablonec in the UEFA Conference League league phase. Riga has three points and sits 19th among 36 teams.
Diena · 6 Nov, 07:11
NHL: Smits fires two shots, Silovs stops 18 in Boston win
Two Latvians featured in NHL games: Alberts Smits and the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers, while Arturs Silovs and the Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Sportacentrs · 6 Nov, 06:11
Swiss ice hockey federation in no rush to decide on playing Russian teams
The Swiss Ice Hockey Association (SEHV) will wait for the International Ice Hockey Federation's decisions before deciding whether to play Russia. This follows a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling to reinstate Russia's teams at world championships.
LSM · 6 Nov, 03:13
Alan Jones, Australia's last Formula 1 champion, dies aged 80
Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion from Australia, has died on Thursday aged 80 after a short illness, his family announced.
Apollo.lv · 5 Nov, 10:35