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๐Ÿ“…January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Today's sports news highlights NBA Europe games, F1 stars' reunion, packed TV schedule with NHL and tennis, cheer nationals preview, and 2026 World Cup ticket frenzy.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic Prep for NBA Europe Game in Berlin

The Grizzlies and Magic trained in Berlin ahead of their Thursday matchup, marking NBA's Europe expansion. Broadcast on Prime Video at 2 p.m.Source 1Source 5 This game highlights the league's global outreach.

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Extensive Sports on TV Schedule for Thursday, Jan. 15

Key events include NHL: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh (7 p.m., ESPN), Toronto at Vegas (9:30 p.m., ESPN); NBA: OKC at Houston, NY at Golden State; tennis quarterfinals and semis in Adelaide, Auckland, Hobart.Source 1 College hockey, figure skating championships, and golf tournaments like PGA Sony Open also featured.Source 1

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Daniel Ricciardo Reunites with Max Verstappen and Arvid Lindblad Ahead of Red Bull Livery Launch

The F1 stars gathered for a shoot with Ford on the eve of Red Bull and Racing Bulls livery reveal in the US.Source 3 Lindblad preps for F1 debut with Racing Bulls; cars test soon before March 8 Australian GP.Source 3 Fans thrilled by the 'Maxiel' trio.Source 3

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2026 UCA & UDA College Cheer and Dance Nationals Set for Jan. 16-18

Top SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 teams compete live on Varsity TV in cheer, pom, jazz, hip hop, Game Day divisions.Source 2 Alabama defends Division IA Coed title, Mississippi All Girl; UNLV, Ohio State, Minnesota eye dance repeats.Source 2 FloSports provides exclusive coverage.Source 2

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FIFA Receives Over 500 Million Ticket Requests for 2026 World Cup

FIFA announced massive demand with more than 500 million requests for the tournament.Source 9 This underscores global excitement for the expanded 2026 event across US, Canada, Mexico.Source 9

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Seattle Reign FC to Host Select 2026 NWSL Matches at ONE Spokane Stadium

Due to Lumen Field's 2026 FIFA World Cup prep, Reign FC will play key home games in Spokane.Source 7 Expands regional reach amid NWSL's biggest season and global soccer spotlight.Source 7 Sounders also host Concacaf match there.Source 7

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William & Mary Men's Basketball Hosts North Carolina A&T Tonight

Tribe returns home after road trip for 7 p.m. tip-off at Kaplan Arena, televised on MASN.Source 4 Leads nation in offensive possession speed per KenPom; won last two meetings vs. Aggies.Source 4 Decades Night promotions featured.Source 4

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Miami HEAT Faces Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center

HEAT host Celtics on Jan. 15 in high-profile NBA matchup.Source 6 Part of Miami's packed sporting events calendar including future F1 and tennis.Source 6

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Nike Signs Pickleball Star Anna Leigh Waters; Ares Sponsors Slam

Nike enters pickleball with endorsement of teen phenom Anna Leigh Waters.Source 11 Ares Management named title sponsor of Pickleball Slam event in January 2026.Source 11

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TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Knockouts Champion Jody Threat

Toronto's two-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion Jody Threat extends contract.Source 12 Continues her run in women's wrestling division.Source 12

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Bruno Mars Concert Tickets On Sale for Georgia Tech Stadium Shows

Second show added April 26 at Bobby Dodd Stadium due to demand; tickets on sale Jan. 15.Source 8 Part of Georgia Tech athletics' major event hosting alongside Chris Brown tour.Source 8