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Latvia's Medenis: summer break restored his joy for volleyball
Latvia national team middle blocker Janis Medenis won the Romanian championship title with Bucharest's Dinamo after a season of ups and downs. He told LSM.lv that the summer break helped him regain motivation before the European Championship.
LSM (rus) · 3 min ago
The moment Antonelli realised he had transformed as an F1 driver
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli says he felt a mental shift the moment he first drove this year's car, a change that has powered his dominant run to the 2026 world championship lead.
BBC Sport · 57 min ago
Leylah Fernandez reaches WTA Singapore quarter-finals with win over Alycia Parks
Canada's Leylah Fernandez beat American Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-3 in the second round at WTA Singapore and will face Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-finals.
2 avoti · 1 h ago
F1 reaches agreement on new 3.0-litre V8 turbo engines from 2029 or 2030
Formula 1's leadership and engine manufacturers have agreed on the framework for the next technical cycle, planning a return to simpler and lighter 3.0-litre V8 turbo engines. The new rules could take effect in 2029 or 2030.
Sportacentrs · 2 h ago
Bauska opens season with two overtime games, Ogre holds off late rally
In the opening round of Latvia's men's floorball first league, newly assembled Bauska needed overtime in both of its matches, while last season's finalist FK Ogre began the new campaign with a win.
Sportacentrs · 2 h ago
Disney+ says ad break during Women's Champions League match was unscheduled
Streaming service Disney+ has apologised for an unscheduled ad break during Arsenal's Women's Champions League match against HB Koge, one of several technical problems that marred the season's opening broadcast.
BBC Sport · 2 h ago
Australian footballer dies after being towed into goalpost by quad bike
A 25-year-old footballer, Jed Griffin, died after hitting a goalpost while being towed by an unregistered quad bike at his club's home ground in New South Wales; a 20-year-old driver has been charged.
2 avoti · 3 h ago
Pocognoli feels 'positive nervousness' ahead of Scotland debut
Belgian coach Sebastien Pocognoli will take charge of Scotland for the first time on Saturday in a Nations League match against Slovenia in Ljubljana. He replaced Steve Clarke, who led the team for seven years.
BBC Sport · 4 h ago
Six karting racers to represent Latvia at November's Grand Finals in Portugal
Latvia's karting season finale determined which drivers earned tickets to the international 'Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals' event in Portugal, with six athletes set to compete across different classes in November.
Sportacentrs · 4 h ago
Championship Season Opens with Tight Title Race After Eight Rounds
Eight games into the Championship season, the top of the table is unusually congested while Burnley struggle at the bottom and goal-scoring records tumble.
BBC England · 4 h ago
Championship season kicks off with tight top and surprise strugglers
After eight rounds of England's Championship, the top of the table is unusually congested while Burnley endures a difficult start. Goal-scoring numbers this season are among the highest since 2004.
BBC Sport · 4 h ago
VEF opens season against LU as Kosuškin begins second year as head coach
Riga VEF starts the new Latvian-Estonian basketball league season tonight against the University of Latvia, with head coach Jevgeņijs Kosuškin having strengthened the roster after a trophy-less previous season.
Sportacentrs · 6 h ago
Physical Education Classes in Latvia — Just a Formality?
A teacher who visits dozens of Latvian schools every year has concluded that the most effective PE instructors are those who stick least rigidly to the state curriculum.
LSM (rus) · 6 h ago
Maja Chwalińska storms into Singapore WTA quarterfinals with 6:0, 6:1 win
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalińska routed Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova 6:0, 6:1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Singapore, where she will next face Belgium's Elise Mertens.
5 avoti · 7 h ago
What xG really tells us about the Premier League's early season
A statistical breakdown shows that expected goals (xG) figures give a more accurate read on Premier League teams' true form than the five-game-old league table, revealing some sides overperforming and others flattered by results. Arsenal lead the underlying numbers despite a heavy defeat, while Newcastle's strong position masks a shakier performance.
BBC Sport · 8 h ago
Lorenzo: Acosta has something 99% of riders don't
Five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo praised Pedro Acosta's Austrian Grand Prix win, which ended KTM's more than three-year winless streak. Lorenzo highlighted the young Spaniard's exceptional mental qualities and maturity.
Sportacentrs · 8 h ago
Grbić's Poland cruise past Germany into European Championship semi-final
Poland's volleyball team, coached by Nikola Grbić, beat Germany 3:0 in the quarter-final of the European Championship to reach the semi-final, where they will face Belgium or Slovenia.
3 avoti · 9 h ago
BBC Sport invites fans to test their football knowledge with daily quizzes
BBC Sport is promoting a set of daily football quizzes on its website, encouraging readers to test their knowledge through three different formats.
BBC Sport · 9 h ago
Leclerc facing grid penalty in Baku as Ferrari prepares new engine
Ferrari plans to fit Charles Leclerc with a new, upgraded engine for the Baku Formula 1 race that will exceed the season limit and send him to the back of the grid, while teammate Lewis Hamilton's penalty will be taken at a different round.
Sportacentrs · 9 h ago
Ohtani expected back in Dodgers lineup Wednesday
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani is likely to be activated from the injured list for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres, giving Los Angeles a boost ahead of the postseason.
NBC Sports · 10 h ago
Mini Rally "Ērgļi 2026" draws 106 crews to starting list
The fifth round of the Latvian Mini Rally Championship takes place in Ērgļi on September 25-26, with 106 crews entered including competitors from Estonia. It is the penultimate round before the season finale on October 31.
Sportacentrs · 10 h ago
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Gavars sets up two goals in Mlada Boleslav's win in Czech hockey league
Latvian forward Fēlikss Gavars recorded two assists on Wednesday in Prague as Mlada Boleslav won an away game in the Czech hockey extraliga.
TVNET · 10 h ago
WRC cancels Saudi Arabia round — too little time to arrange a Spanish replacement either
World Rally Championship organizers have cancelled the planned Saudi Arabia round, citing insufficient time to meet safety requirements. A gravel rally in Spain was considered as a replacement but also could not be arranged in time.
Sportacentrs · 11 h ago
Beach Volleyball Star Kristen Kruse Handed Two-Month Doping Suspension
American beach volleyball player Kristen Kruse has reached a resolution agreement with FIVB and WADA over a banned substance found in a 2023 sample, resulting in a two-month suspension. The penalty only takes effect now, more than three and a half years after the positive test.
Sportacentrs · 12 h ago
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Inter reportedly offers contract to Criciúma coach Eduardo Baptista, who denies any talks
Brazilian outlet "ge" reports that Internacional has made a contract offer to Criciúma coach Eduardo Baptista to help the club avoid relegation, but the coach himself says no contact or offer has taken place.
2 avoti · 13 h ago
Jacks shines with bat and ball as England grind out win over Sri Lanka
Will Jacks' all-round performance led England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street, putting the hosts on course for a third straight ODI series win.
BBC England · 13 h ago
Celtic backs O'Neill after 'painful' losing run
Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson has pledged the club's support for manager Martin O'Neill following a string of defeats and a sharp drop in revenue. O'Neill had hinted at reconsidering his future after Saturday's derby loss.
BBC Sport · 13 h ago
Latvians shine in Swiss hockey league – goals for Balcers and Ābols, assist for Smirnovs
Several Latvian hockey players stood out in Swiss league games – Rūdolfs Balcers and Rodrigo Ābols scored goals, while Deniss Smirnovs recorded an assist.
Sportacentrs · 13 h ago
Santa Fe and Deportivo Cali meet in round 10 of the Colombian championship
On Tuesday, September 22, Santa Fe host Deportivo Cali at the Estádio El Campín in Bogotá in round 10 of the 2026 Colombian league, with both sides arriving in good form.
Rádio Itatiaia · 14 h ago
Celtic pledges support for O'Neill after difficult week
Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson has voiced the club's backing for manager Martin O'Neill following back-to-back losses to Rangers and a Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros, as new financial results showed a sharp revenue drop.
BBC Sport · 14 h ago