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Nonâleague Macclesfield stun holders Crystal Palace in historic FA Cup upset
Sixthâtier **Macclesfield** beat defending champions **Crystal Palace 2â1** in the FA Cup, labelled the **biggest upset in the competitionâs 155-year history**. The National League North side came from behind to eliminate the Premier League club, with BBC Sport noting the unprecedented statistical gap between the teams.
Teenage star Luke Littler wins backâtoâback PDC World Darts Championship titles
English teenager **Luke Littler** claimed his **second consecutive PDC World Darts Championship**, defeating Dutch player **Gian van Veen 7â1** in the final. Littlerâs dominant performance at Alexandra Palace further cements his rapid rise as the new face of professional darts.
Snowboard prodigy Lee Chaeâun targets MilanâCortina Olympic medal with secret worldâfirst trick
South Korean snowboarder **Lee Chaeâun** heads to the **2026 MilanâCortina Winter Olympics** after unveiling a **worldâfirst halfpipe trick combination** in competition. Lee, returning from knee surgery and currently training in Laax ahead of the FIS World Cup, says he is saving a new 80%-successârate variation for the Olympic final to chase a medal.
MLB returns to NBC and Peacock with new 2026 national broadcast package
**Major League Baseball** has agreed a 2026 broadcast package that brings regular national games back to **NBC Sports and Peacock**, including **34 afternoon games** and **18 MLB Sunday Leadoff** contests. The schedule features the World Series champion **Los Angeles Dodgersâ bannerâraising opener vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26**, the only primetime game on Opening Day, plus multiple primetime appearances for major franchises such as the Yankees, Red Sox and Padres.
Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll physical contrast highlights F1 cockpit challenges
A feature on **Yuki Tsunoda vs. Lance Stroll** underscores how driver height influences comfort and performance in Formula 1 cockpits. Tsunoda, now driving for **Red Bull** and listed at about **159 cm**, is among the shortest on the grid, while **182 cm** Stroll of Aston Martin contends with restricted legroom and seating flexibility despite modern car design improvements.
Texas Tech menâs and womenâs basketball continue strong ranked seasons
The **No. 14 Texas Tech menâs team** secured a notable **road win at Colorado**, sustaining their climb in national rankings. On the womenâs side, the **No. 17 Lady Raiders** edged West Virginia **71â66 in Morgantown**, reinforcing their Big 12 contention ahead of upcoming home fixtures.
Kenyan domestic football and rugby seasons restart amid packed global sports calendar
A January recap highlights the **return of Kenyan football leagues and rugby fixtures**, signaling the resumption of key domestic competitions after the offâseason. The program situates Kenyaâs restart within a busy global schedule that spans European football, U.S. major leagues, and earlyâseason Olympic qualification events.
Iowa Raptors FC launch extended 2025â26 season in U.S. lowerâleague soccer
Lowerâleague U.S. side **Iowa Raptors FC** have opened sales for their **2025â26 season tickets**, covering home fixtures through March 2026. The campaign reflects ongoing growth and professionalization in regional soccer markets below MLS and USL, offering more yearâround competitive play opportunities.
El Paso to host âWar of Kingdomsâ proâwrestling show and NA3HL hockey action
El Pasoâs events calendar includes **âWar of Kingdoms,â a ladderâmatchâheadlined proâwrestling card** promoted by God of the Ring ProâWrestling Entertainment at the County Coliseum. The city is also set to host **NA3HL and NAHL hockey games**, illustrating the breadth of minorâleague and entertainmentâfocused sports events drawing local fans.
Fixture congestion builds across U.S. winter sports with packed college and pro schedules
U.S. sports listings show a dense slate of **NBA, college basketball, G League, and bullâriding** events, underscoring midâwinter schedule congestion for teams and venues. From NBA clashes like **Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat** to college showcases and PBR bullâriding invitations, fans have a wide range of inâperson options nationwide.