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Athlete eligibility reversal, Jesús de Miguel’s death, hockey exclusions

A US appeals court reversed the fifth-year eligibility ruling for athletes who graduated high school in 2022, leaving separate state-court orders in place as cases continue. Tenerife confirmed Jesús de Miguel’s death after a collision during a match, with a disciplinary decision pending. Canada’s restriction excludes Russian and Belarusian players from the junior hockey tournament in Alberta.

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Athlete eligibility reversal, Jesús de Miguel’s death, hockey exclusions

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Hockey players in helmets enter an indoor ice rink through an open gate while a person holds it. Empty stands and a goal are visible across the ice. SI illustration

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Russian hockey ruling, women’s football funding, Antonelli’s title

The first of five ice hockey tournaments affected by the court’s order starts on 26 December 2026 in Canada; the federation says it will assess the ruling before deciding practical arrangements. FIFA raised Women’s World Cup preparation funding to $2.5 million per team. Kimi Antonelli’s third place in Mexico City secured the Formula 1 drivers’ championship.

Weekly report · covering 1 November 2026

3 min87 sources

Painterly illustration of football players in maroon and white kits on a stadium pitch. Two shake hands at midfield while the others walk away. SI illustration

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Bayern Munich draw 2–2 with Arsenal in Champions League matchday three

Real Madrid and Inter recorded wins as the competition’s third matchday concluded. BBC reports that Arsenal medics initially estimate at least six weeks out for Bukayo Saka. Organisers cancelled all three Australian Grand Prix races on 25 October, with MotoGP scheduled to continue at Sepang.

Weekly report · covering 25 October 2026

4 min92 sources

Painted football stadium with a goal on a raised, timber-supported pitch; four people stand on the grass below under a cloudy sky. SI illustration

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English club finances, FIFA funding proposal, Formula 1 engine plans

League One clubs needed 72p in outside financing for every £1 earned, while funding negotiations between the leagues remain unresolved. FIFA proposes $6.35 billion for football development, subject to Congress approval. Ben Sulayem says Formula 1 is targeting a return to V8 engines in 2030.

Weekly report · covering 18 October 2026

4 min135 sources

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Antonelli’s path to the title, FIFA reform demands, Malaysia power-loss review

Crash.net calculates that an Austin victory would give Antonelli the championship if Russell finishes ninth or lower and Hamilton fifth or lower. UEFA and 54 national associations seek a new FIFA leader. The FIA plans stronger software checks after its review of Malaysia’s power-loss fault.

Weekly report · covering 11 October 2026

4 min84 sources

Painterly illustration of two miniature football stadiums on a sunlit studio table, with brushes and boards behind them. SI illustration

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England’s 7–0 win, Armenia’s stadium plans, Charaeva’s China Open upset

Sky Sports described England’s victory in Croatia as a step towards a Nations League quarter-final place, not qualification secured. Armenia approved two stadium projects intended for the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Alina Charaeva defeated world No. 1 Elena Rybakina 3–6, 6–4, 6–3 in Beijing.

Weekly report · covering 4 October 2026

45 min259 sources