The state sports ski base in Chernihiv, despite destruction and air raid alerts, continues to operate. Approximately 350 children and teenagers train in wartime conditions, demonstrating resilience.
Germany is considering boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. This is due to Donald Trump's plan to establish control over Greenland.
Ukrainian lugers won 'silver' and 'bronze' in men's doubles at the Nations Cup in Oberhof. Ihor Hoi and Nazarii Kachmar came in second, while Danyil Martsinovskyi and Bohdan Babura finished third.
Andriy Mandziy won gold at the Nations Cup in luge in Oberhof. This is his second consecutive gold medal of the season.
The Donald Trump administration has exempted participants of the 2026 World Cup, the 2028 Olympics, and major US leagues from visa restrictions. The exceptions apply only to athletes, coaches, and support staff, while fans remain subject to sanctions.
The NBA and FIBA are developing a new European basketball championship, which could start in October 2027. The league will have 16 teams, 12 of which will be permanent franchises, and 4 spots will be for qualification.
Zhytomyr's Polissya has transferred defender Serhiy Chobotenko and winger Oleksiy Hutsulyak to the U-19 team. This decision was made due to the players' refusal to extend their contracts, which expire in the summer.
Swiss snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz, a medalist at the 1998 Olympics, died in an avalanche. His companion managed to escape.
The Finale 1 model retains the colors and graphics of the original Starball design. It will be used in the 7th and 8th rounds of the UEFA Champions League.
Michael Carrick has accepted the terms of a contract with Manchester United, the agreement will be signed this week. Earlier, the club fired head coach Ruben Amorim.
Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso as head coach after their defeat in the Spanish Super Cup. Álvaro Arbeloa will take over the club.
Ukrainian lugers have obtained 10 Olympic quotas to participate in the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina in 2026. This is four more quotas than at the previous Games in Beijing 2022.
Dmytro Shepiuk won the giant slalom at the competitions in Cortina d'Ampezzo, setting a national record. He became the first junior in the history of Ukraine to fulfill the standard of an international master of sports.
Catalan "Barcelona" defeated Madrid's "Real" with a score of 3:2 in the Spanish Super Cup final. Raphinha scored a brace, and Lewandowski added another goal.
Real Madrid may involve Kylian Mbappé in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, despite his incomplete recovery from a knee injury. Coach Xabi Alonso called it a "controlled risk" for the sake of the trophy.
Sixth-tier football club Macclesfield sensationally defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup. This victory was historic, as the club knocked out the current cup holders.
The international community is discussing a boycott of the 2026 World Cup due to Trump's statements about military operations in Mexico. This caused outrage, as Mexico is a partner in organizing the tournament.
Ukrainian luger Andriy Mandziy won the Nations Cup in Winterberg, taking gold in the singles luge. This victory was Mandziy's second award this season.
Yehor Yarmoliuk scored his debut goal for Brentford in the 21st round of the Premier League match against Sunderland. This is his third goal contribution of the season.
Lionel Messi stated that he does not see himself as a coach after retirement, but would prefer to be the owner of his own club. He has already teamed up with Luis Suarez to create the Uruguayan fourth-division team "Deportivo LSM".
Dmytro Kotovskyi won the third stage of the Freestyle Skiing World Cup in Lac-Beauport, performing the "Hurricane" jump. This victory allowed him to lead the overall World Cup standings.
Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk of Italian club Roma helped his team secure a victory over Lecce. However, at the end of the match, the Ukrainian sustained an injury and was forced to leave the field.
English club Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, who had been in charge of the team since November 2024. Darren Fletcher will prepare the team for the next Premier League round.
Tyson Fury officially announced the resumption of his professional career in 2026 after a year-long break caused by defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. This is not the first return for the 37-year-old boxer, who has 34 wins, two losses, and one draw.
A fan died at Elland Road stadium before the Leeds vs Manchester United match on January 4. Medics were unable to save the man, despite emergency assistance.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on adaptive badminton as a fast racket sport that is ideal for veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war. This sport is recommended for physical recovery, especially for injuries to limbs, spinal cord, and PTSD.
Ukrainian footballer Roman Yaremchuk won the Greek Super Cup with Greek club Olympiacos. This trophy is Yaremchuk's third during his time with the club.
Former world champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the UK after a car crash in Nigeria that killed his trainer Sina Gami and personal coach Latif Ayodele. Joshua sustained minor injuries, and the driver has been charged.
A new quarter of the "Veteran Sports" program has started in Ukraine, providing veterans with UAH 1,500 to pay for gyms. Applications are accepted until January 20, said Mykhailo Fedorov.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry said that Russian athletes will not be able to represent their country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. They will only participate as individual athletes without a national flag or anthem.
