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- Monday, 17 August 2026 · Analysis
Quadarella completes the treble in Paris, Italy finishes first in athletics in Birmingham
At the European Swimming Championships the Roman swimmer also wins the 400 freestyle after the 1500 and 800; Italy is second in the medal table by a single gold. In Birmingham Italian athletics finishes first with 22 medals and ten golds. A new story: the morning had been about the Cincinnati tournament.
- Monday, 17 August 2026 · Analysis
Cincinnati, Djokovic eliminated by Tirante in a draw without Sinner and Alcaraz
The Ohio tournament, running until August 23, loses its two most-awaited players to injury and also sees Djokovic fall, beaten in three sets by Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante. Zverev, the top seed, holds firm.
- Sunday, 16 August 2026 · Analysis
Birmingham and Paris, the two continental championships Italy leads at the halfway point
On the evening of August 14 four Italian medals at the European Athletics Championships and gold for Simona Quadarella in the 1500m freestyle in Paris. The two medal tables tell a story of squad depth that individual titles alone do not explain.
- Saturday, 15 August 2026 · Lead Story
European Athletics Championships in Birmingham: British gold medals in sprint events, Battocletti and Tamberi for Italy
At the Alexander Stadium, from 10 to 16 August, the first continental edition hosted by a British city: four titles for the United Kingdom in the sprint events, two for Italy in the 10,000 metres and the high jump. On 15 August the schedule included the race walk events, the relays and the men's 10,000 metres.
- Saturday, 15 August 2026 · Analysis
European Athletics Championships, Werro beats Hodgkinson in the 800m: Switzerland takes the title from the home favourite
On the fifth day in Birmingham, Switzerland's Audrey Werro claims her first senior title ahead of Britain's Keely Hodgkinson. Home athlete Amy Hunt completes the double over 100m and 200m; for Italy, a double gold for Nadia Battocletti.
- Saturday, 15 August 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
With the competition nearing its close, the Italian team is first, ahead of Great Britain, according to results reported by Sky Sport. On August 14, Simona Quadarella won gold in the 1500m freestyle; on the 13th, Sara Curtis had won the 50m backstroke with a world record. Today Simone Cerasuolo and Nicolò Martinenghi are in the 50m breaststroke final with the two fastest times, alongside Curtis in the 50m freestyle and Alberto Razzetti in the 200m butterfly.
- Friday, 14 August 2026 · Analysis
Athletics European Championships, Derkach gold in triple jump with 14.60: Hunt completes the double
Fourth day at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham: first outdoor continental title for Italy in the women's triple jump, championship record for Ceh in the discus. In swimming in Paris, Sara Curtis improves the world record in the 50m backstroke.
- Friday, 14 August 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
During the Italian night, the Canadian tournament awards its two titles: the women's final pits Iga Swiatek against Elena Rybakina, while the men's final sees Ben Shelton face Brandon Nakashima. The same day, Cincinnati hosts the men's and women's singles round of 64. The news currently comes from a single source (the #AccadeOggi agenda from ANSA on the ATP/WTA calendar); no independent confirmation available.
- Friday, 14 August 2026 · Analysis
European Swimming Championships in Paris: a world record in the 50m backstroke and Popovici's third title
In the pool at Saint-Denis, from 10 to 16 August, the centenary edition of the European championships lines up a world record, an ongoing streak in the 100m freestyle and Sarah Sjöström's eighteenth continental gold. In parallel, in Birmingham, European athletics is awarding its titles through 16 August.
- Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Analysis
Demi Vollering returns to win the Tour de France Femmes in Nice
The Dutch cyclist crossed the finish line in Nice with an advantage of more than a minute over Spain's Paula Blasi Cairol, securing her first victory in the race since 2023.
- Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Roma has reached an agreement with Porto for Rodrigo Mora, while Dusan Vlahovic's move to Besiktas is done. Inter is negotiating with Tottenham for Djed Spence, and Juventus has full agreement with Lucumí. Sources: Fanpage and Eurosport.
- Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Analysis
August market: Roma close to Mora from Porto, Vlahovic heading to Besiktas
The giallorossi are negotiating for the Portuguese midfielder for around 35 million euros, while the Juventus Serbian forward has accepted a three-year contract offered by the Turkish club.
- Tuesday, 11 August 2026 · Analysis
The earthquake in Colombia also halts South American football
Conmebol postpones two international matches scheduled in the country after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake, citing safety and respect for the victims.
- Tuesday, 11 August 2026 · Analysis
Italian football transfer market and season opener of the AFL Women's in Australia
Nahuel Molina welcomed by fans at Rome-Ciampino on a transfer market day, while in Australia the eleventh season of the top women's Australian football league gets underway.
- Monday, 10 August 2026 · Analysis
Cincinnati Open opens with star-studded draw, uncertainty over Sinner's presence
The Ohio tennis tournament brings together ten former champions including Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sabalenka, but the participation of world number 1 Jannik Sinner remains uncertain pending medical checks.
- Monday, 10 August 2026 · Analysis
Maldini leaves the FIGC: rift with Malagò over the choice of national team coach
The resignation comes after the collapse of talks with Guardiola and the end of the agreement with the Coni president over decision-making powers.
- Monday, 10 August 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
A busy day on the Italian football transfer front. Como announced the arrival of defender Trevoh Chalobah, who has signed a contract through 2031. Inter, meanwhile, continues negotiations with Al Ittihad over Moussa Diaby, after an initial offer of 20 million plus Kristjan Asllani's registration was rejected; the player has not yet accepted the Bayer Leverkusen alternative. At Lazio, meanwhile, the negotiation over Strahinja Ivanovic is becoming complicated, as the player would prefer to stay to play in European competitions. Reported by Sky Sport.
- Sunday, 9 August 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
Hansi Flick's Barcelona will face Basel on 16 August at St. Jakob-Park. On the transfer market, Atlético Madrid have rejected the blaugrana's interest in Julián Álvarez despite the player's wish to leave the club, while LA Galaxy have signed former midfielder Sergi Roberto on a two-year contract. Single source (Yahoo Sports). Source: Yahoo Sports
- Sunday, 9 August 2026 · Analysis
Asian Games, cricket returns to the programme with India and Pakistan already in the quarter-finals
The cricket tournament of the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled in Aichi from September 17, sees defending champions India and Pakistan gain direct access to the quarter-finals in both the men's and women's tournaments.
- Sunday, 9 August 2026 · From Zero's Briefs
The Asian Cricket Council announced on August 6 the schedule for the 2026 Women's Asia Cup: India and Pakistan will face off on September 5 at Dubai International Stadium. Group A also includes Thailand and Hong Kong China, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. The semifinals will be played on September 10 and 11, the final on September 13. The news currently comes from a single source (Asian Cricket Council statement); no independent confirmation available. Source: The Sports 247.
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