Russian ice hockey return, Africa Cup calendar, Armenia’s weightlifting medal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered Russian teams readmitted to five ice hockey tournaments after finding insufficient evidence to support the federation’s security concerns. The first affected tournament starts in Canada on 26 December 2026; the federation says it will decide practical arrangements after assessing the ruling. Elsewhere, African football’s governing body has restored the Africa Cup of Nations’ two-year cycle, and Alexandra Grigoryan has earned Armenia its first weightlifting medal in Ningbo.
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Sports court orders Russian teams back into 5 ice hockey tournaments
The Court of Arbitration for Sport orders Russia’s return after finding insufficient evidence for the federation’s security concerns. The first affected tournament starts on 26 December 2026 in Canada; the federation says it will decide practical arrangements after assessing the ruling.
Para-cycling Track Worlds day 1: Boddington ends Cundy’s 20-year reign
Boddington won in 62.672 seconds, ending Cundy’s run of 16 consecutive kilometre world titles.
World Weightlifting Championships day 3: Zhang Haiqin wins 53 kg gold
Zhang Haiqin won the women’s 53 kg title with 221 kg ahead of Miranda Ulrey’s 220 kg and Kim So Hyon’s 214 kg on the championships' third day. On 30 October, Alexandra Grigoryan’s 120 kg clean and jerk earned Armenia its first medal in Ningbo, though her 205 kg total left her fourth overall. The Armenian federation schedules more national-team lifters through 8 November.
Updated since this editionNFL Week 8: Packers beat Panthers 27–19 as Watson returns
ESPN reports Green Bay recorded 6 sacks of Bryce Young.
Updated since this editionFootball
African football body restores two-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle
CAF’s executive committee has restored Afcon’s two-year cycle, a decision Patrice Motsepe says protects its 54 member associations and African players based abroad. CAF’s announced editions are 2027, 2028, 2031 and 2033, with Motsepe attributing the gap after 2028 to the 2030 World Cup.
Armenian Premier League round 12: Sardarapat draw 2–2 with Van
Sardarapat drew 2–2 with Van in the opening game of Armenia’s Premier League round 12. Pyunik then beat Urartu to draw level on points with Noah, whose match against Syunik is still to come.
Updated since this editionBasketball
NBA October 29: Memphis beats Portland 124–103 to reach 5–0
Memphis stays unbeaten at 5–0 as rookie Cameron Boozer records his first career triple-double. Sacramento remains winless at 0–5 and is scheduled to visit Memphis on October 31, 2026.
EuroLeague round 9: Crvena Zvezda beats Bayern Munich 103–73
Crvena Zvezda opened the round with a home win over Bayern Munich. Lonnie Walker IV’s scoring drove Besiktas’s late comeback, while Dario Brizuela recovered his own missed free throw to secure Barcelona’s victory.
Updated since this editionMotorsport
Dakar organiser plans Portugal–Morocco route for January 9–23, 2027
Dakar’s organiser plans a Portugal-to-Morocco rally for January 9–23, 2027, pending FIA World Motor Sport Council approval. The 7,824 km route is intended to open the 2027 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship.
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World wrestling championships October 30: Harutyunyan and Andreasyan lose
Harutyunyan and Andreasyan cannot return through repechage after their round-of-16 defeats because neither opponent reached a final. Tevanyan’s silver opened Armenia’s medal tally ahead of the October 31 finals.
Updated since this editionRugby
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup: Ireland beat United States 110–10
Ireland beat the United States to set a national scoring record, with Joseph Calcott and Cian Horgan supplying most of their tries. Rob Hawkins led England’s win over Wales but said his team fell below its standards. Ireland next face Wales, while England meet the United States.
Updated since this editionPrem Rugby targets growth from 10 to 12 clubs by 2030/31
Prem Rugby’s expansion plan would open places in the English top flight, subject to entry checks and approval. Aspiring entrants would need a P-Share carrying central income and voting rights, with expressions of interest expected to be completed in the coming months.
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