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Paul Webster, a former Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawk, is heading to Italy as the coach for Team Jacobs in men's curling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. This will be his fifth Olympic Games, drawing on his background in university curling and coaching achievements. The team, featuring experienced Olympians, begins competition on February 11 against Germany.

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Sudbury's Tanner and Jake Horgan have parted ways with Team John Epping following a loss at the Northern Ontario men's curling provincials. Epping and Dryden's Ian McMillan plan to stay together and seek new teammates. The split could reshape the region's competitive landscape ahead of future Brier qualifications.

GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, ending a long-standing jinx with a strong performance that included six wins. Fellow Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov finished second, marking a dominant showing for Uzbekistan. Indian stars like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi struggled, finishing in the bottom half amid concerns over burnout from excessive play.

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The Chola Chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026 began in Chennai on February 3, with IM Audi Ameya defeating GM Mahel Boyer of France in the only decisive result of the first round. The other four games ended in draws after competitive play. This FIDE-recognized event features six Indian international masters and four foreign grandmasters competing over nine rounds.

Padel X has launched a new padel club at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, open to players of all backgrounds and abilities. The facility aims to foster wellness and community through sport. It offers coaching, events, and flexible membership options.

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Ann-Kathrin Lachemann has ended her association with the Swiss-owned German stallion station and breeding farm Gut Schönweide. The separation was announced on social media. This development marks a change in the equestrian breeding sector.