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Türkiye wins back-to-back European volleyball titles
The national team lifted its second consecutive European Championship trophy on home soil in Istanbul, capping a dominant and historic 2026 season that saw Turkish clubs sweep the continent's major titles and the Sultans of the Net secure European qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
07 September 2026

Avalanche kills 11 climbers in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria
Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said 11 climbers died and six were injured when an avalanche struck Bezengi Gorge on Saturday, while specialized rescue teams deploy helicopters to search for six people still missing amid treacherous terrain and ongoing avalanche risks in the North Caucasus region.
07 September 2026

Serbian derby opens with tribute to convicted war criminal Mladic
Crvena Zvezda and Partizan supporters observed a minute of silence for Ratko Mladic before the Eternal Derby in Belgrade, defying recent UEFA sanctions imposed for similar commemorations of the late Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide.
07 September 2026

FIFA confirms Infantino will seek 2027 re-election
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 despite criticism over an abandoned commercial rights proposal, the world football body confirmed on Sunday, ending speculation after he avoided questions about his future in Poland.
06 September 2026

Türkiye retain European volleyball crown with five-set thriller against Italy
Türkiye retained their European women's volleyball crown by fighting back from two sets to one down to defeat reigning world and Olympic champions Italy 3-2 in Sunday's Istanbul final, with opposite Melissa Vargas scoring 28 points to lead the hosts to back-to-back continental championships in front of a home crowd.
06 September 2026

Palestinian football returns with 'Thousand Martyrs Cup' after 3-year halt
The Palestinian Football Association launched the "Thousand Martyrs Cup" on Friday with simultaneous matches in the occupied West Bank, Gaza Strip and Lebanese refugee camps, marking the first competition since Israel's genocidal war forced a nearly three-year suspension of domestic tournaments.
05 September 2026

Türkiye tops FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers rankings
Türkiye maintained its position as the leading European side in FIBA's latest Smart Power Rankings after becoming the first continental team to secure qualification for the 2027 Basketball World Cup in Qatar, posting an unblemished 8-0 record through the opening games of the Second Round.
03 September 2026

Türkiye's Sonmez exits US Open after first-round loss to Gauff
World No. 53 Zeynep Sonmez fell 6-3, 6-4 to fourth seed and defending champion Coco Gauff on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, exiting the US Open at the first hurdle and failing to build on her second-round run from last year's tournament at the Flushing Meadows hard-court event, the season's final Grand Slam.
02 September 2026

Bosnian groups urge UEFA to sanction FC Borac over Mladic glorification
Victims' associations have filed a formal complaint with UEFA demanding disciplinary proceedings against FC Borac Banja Luka over alleged glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic during matches, calling on European football's governing body to hold the Bosnian club accountable for repeated regulatory violations.
01 September 2026

Trabzonspor part ways with head coach Fatih Tekke
Trabzonspor announced on Tuesday that the Süper Lig club has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Fatih Tekke following crisis talks between Vice President Serkan Kilic and the coach to assess the team's future direction and align on a new roadmap serving the club's long-term interests.
01 September 2026

Türkiye first to qualify for FIBA World Cup after Iceland rout
The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team secured qualification for the 2027 FIBA World Cup with a dominant 110-73 victory over Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday, extending their perfect qualifying run to eight consecutive wins and becoming the first nation to book their place in the tournament.
01 September 2026

Real Madrid rout Malaga 4-0 as Arda Güler strikes late
Real Madrid maintained their perfect LaLiga start with a commanding 4-0 victory over newly promoted Malaga at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, as Türkiye international Arda Güler came off the bench to score his first goal of the season in stoppage time and put the finishing touches on an impressive display from the hosts.
31 August 2026

Türkiye beats Lithuania 94-66 to open World Cup qualifying second round
Türkiye's national basketball team defeated Lithuania 94-66 in Istanbul on Friday to begin the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying undefeated, with captain Cedi Osman leading the scoring on his milestone 200th appearance for the Twelve Giants at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center.
29 August 2026

Türkiye reach EuroVolley Round of 16 despite Poland loss
The defending champions secured their place in the knockout phase despite falling to a 3-2 defeat against Poland at Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, having entered the match with four wins from four but finishing second in Pool A to set up a Round of 16 encounter with Azerbaijan.
29 August 2026

Fatih Tekke resigns as Trabzonspor coach after Europa League exit
Fatih Tekke announced his resignation as Trabzonspor head coach late Thursday following a 4-0 defeat to Hungary's Ferencvaros that eliminated the Black Sea side from the UEFA Europa League playoffs, saying he could not accept the "unacceptable" loss and was imposing "punishment" on himself.
28 August 2026

Türkiye secures Formula 1 return through 2031 season
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy confirmed on Thursday that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from the 2027 season, with Istanbul Park set to host the event through 2031 under a new five-year agreement signed with championship organizers.
27 August 2026

UEFA readies criminal case against FIFA chief Infantino
UEFA is preparing to file criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his abandoned plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, with court documents revealing potential charges for criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code.
27 August 2026

Fenerbahce beat Lyon to qualify for Champions League after 17 years
Fenerbahce defeated Lyon 2-1 away on Wednesday to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League league phase, completing a 3-2 aggregate victory that ends a 17-year absence from Europe's premier club competition dating back to the 2008-09 season.
27 August 2026

UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat after investor plan shelved
European football's governing body is expected to formalize the withdrawal of its boycott threat at Thursday's Executive Committee meeting in Monaco after securing assurances that FIFA will not revive plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, clearing the way for six European teams to compete in Poland next month.
26 August 2026

Future stars gather in Istanbul for Basketball Without Borders camp
Seventy-eight prospects from around the world have gathered in Istanbul for the inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp, marking the 25th anniversary of a program that has produced more than 150 NBA and WNBA players including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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