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NFL Wild Card triple‑header headlines American sports
The NFL playoffs feature three key Wild Card games: **Bills at Jaguars**, **49ers at Eagles**, and **Chargers at Patriots** on national US networks. These matchups shape the divisional round picture and draw major national TV audiences as the road to the Super Bowl intensifies.
United Cup tennis mixed‑team event reaches its final day
The **United Cup**, the mixed‑gender national team tennis event, concludes today after running from 2–11 January 2026. Top ATP and WTA players have used the tournament as a crucial lead‑in to the Australian Open later this month.
Africa Cup of Nations group stage continues in key early fixtures
The **Africa Cup of Nations** remains one of this week’s main global football events on the international calendar. Group‑stage matches across the host nation are shaping knockout qualification for some of the continent’s biggest teams.
Dakar Rally hits tough middle phase in Saudi Arabia
The **Dakar Rally** is on **day 9 of 15**, with competitors deep into the second week of grueling stages. Riders and drivers face marathon distances and navigation challenges that typically decide the overall contenders heading toward the final stages.
Malaysia Open badminton Super 1000 wraps up in Kuala Lumpur
The **BWF Malaysia Open Super 1000** ends today in Kuala Lumpur after six days of top‑tier badminton. As the first major event of the new BWF World Tour season, its finals are important for early‑season ranking points and momentum.
Luge World Cup and European bobsleigh titles decided on final day
The **Luge World Cup** round and the **Bobsleigh World Cup** together with the **European Bobsleigh Championships** all finish today. Results will determine early World Cup standings and crown continental bobsleigh champions in Europe.
Alpine skiing and ski jumping World Cups close opening winter block
Both **men’s and women’s FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup** stops, along with the **men’s Ski Jumping World Cup** event, conclude today. These early‑January races and jumps are critical for athletes chasing overall World Cup titles in the heart of the winter season.
U18 Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship enters second day
The **IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship** is on **day 2 of 9**, running from 10–18 January 2026. National youth teams are starting their group campaigns in a tournament that showcases the next generation of women’s hockey talent.
European Men’s Water Polo Championship continues in early rounds
The **European Men’s Water Polo Championship** is on **day 2 of 16**, with group matches underway. Early results in this continental tournament will influence seedings and knockout paths for Europe’s leading national teams.
FIS Freestyle Skiing Aerials World Cup opens in North America
A **FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup – Aerials** stop starts today and runs through tomorrow. The meet, part of the broader freestyle circuit that includes events at Lake Placid and Aspen, contributes valuable points toward season titles.
Snooker Masters cues off as first big event of the year
The prestigious **Snooker Masters** begins today and continues to 18 January 2026. As a major invitational featuring many of the world’s top players, it is one of the sport’s key non‑ranking but high‑profile tournaments early in the calendar.
India–New Zealand cricket series scheduled to begin this month
The **New Zealand tour of India** (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs) is slated for **11–31 January 2026**, marking India’s first men’s series of the year. While early in the tour window, the series will provide key preparation and selection clues ahead of larger ICC events.