Iran women’s football team begin journey home after most players withdraw asylum claims
Iran’s women’s national football team began travelling out of Malaysia on Monday after five players who had initially sought asylum in Australia decided to withdraw their claims and rejoin the squad. Only two members of the original group remain in Australia.
ThreadGill, Wikstrom and Bugeja win BOV Basketball Players of the Month awards for February
Bank of Valletta has announced the winners of the BOV Basketball Players of the Month Awards for February 2026, recognising three standout athletes for their excellent performances across Malta’s top basketball divisions.
Chelsea hit with major Premier League sanctions over historical financial breaches
Chelsea have been handed major sanctions by the Premier League after historical regulatory breaches dating back to the Roman Abramovich era were formally concluded on Monday, 16 March 2026.
Napoli preparing for Conte stay, but club already keeping alternative option in mind
Napoli are currently moving towards a third season under Antonio Conte, in line with the agreement already in place, but the club is also understood to be preparing a contingency plan should things unexpectedly change at the end of the campaign.
Jacob Micallef shows encouraging progress at Spanish Winter Championship finale
Maltese driver Jacob Micallef continued his preparations for the new season with another encouraging display during the final round of the Spanish Winter Championship held at MotorLand Aragón in Spain.
Swieqi Phoenix U17s crowned national champions for the eighth time in ten years
Swieqi Phoenix Volleyball’s U17 Block ‘N Roll team have once again underlined their dominance on the local scene after being crowned national U17 champions for the eighth time in the …
Malta Triathlon Federation holds first 2026 tryouts to monitor athlete development
The Malta Triathlon Federation (MTF) successfully held the first of three planned tryouts for the 2026 season on 11 March 2026. The session is part of the federation’s ongoing programme …
Rising temperatures test riders as Maltese teams tackle first full stage of Cape Epic
Searing conditions and rising temperatures forecasted for the day meant that Absa Cape Epic organisers introduced adjustments ahead of the first full stage a demanding 90km route starting and finishing …
Depiro crowned U19 Women’s league champions after battling past Swieqi
Depiro’s Under-19 Women’s volleyball team claimed the league title on Saturday after a composed and determined performance against Swieqi Phoenix Tough Cookies. Depiro made a confident start, taking the first …
Joe Bajada honoured with UEC Merit Award at historic ceremony in Avignon
Joe Bajada, Secretary General of the Maltese Cycling Federation, has been honoured with the UEC Merit Award at the 38th Union Européenne de Cyclisme Congress, held in Avignon, France earlier …
