TEAM ISRAEL      Pitchers: Charlie Beilenson (Seattle Mariners, MLB, ) Josh Blum (New York Mets, MLB, )* Matt Bowman (Minnesota Twins, MLB, )* Harrison Cohen (New York Yankees, MLB, ) Daniel Federman (Unattached, ) Jordan Geber (New York Mets, MLB, )* Tommy Kahnle (Unattached, ) Rob Kaminsky (Staten Island FerryHawks, ALPB, ) Dean Kremer (Baltimore Orioles, MLB, ) Max Lazar (Philadelphia Phillies, MLB, ) Carlos Lequerica (Detroit Tigers, MLB, )* Josh Mallitz (San Diego Padres, MLB, )* Eli Morgan (Kansas City Royals, MLB, )* Ryan Prager (Cleveland Guardians, MLB, )* Ben Simon (New York Mets, MLB, )* Robert Stock (New York Mets, MLB, )* Zack Weiss (Unattached, )   Catchers: C.J. Stubbs (Toronto Blue Jays, MLB, )* Garrett Stubbs (Philadelphia Phillies, MLB, )   Infielders: Cole Carrigg (Colorado Rockies, MLB, ) Jake Gelof (Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, )* Spencer Horwitz (Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB, ) Noah Mendlinger (St. Louis Cardinals, MLB, )* Matt Mervis (Washington Nationals, MLB, )* Benjamin Rosengard (Idaho Falls Chukars, Pioneer League, )   Outfielders: Harrison Bader (San Francisco Giants, MLB, ) Troy Johnston (Colorado Rockies, MLB, ) Zach Levenson (St. Louis Cardinals, MLB, )* Assaf Lowengart (Unattached, ) RJ Schreck (Toronto Blue Jays, MLB, )   *minor league player

TEAM COLOMBIA      Pitchers: Elkin Alcala (Charros de Jalisco, LMB, ) Adrian Almeida (Rieleros de Aguascalientes, LMB, ) Austin Bergner (Texas Rangers, MLB, )* Danis Correa (Caneros de Los Mochis, LMP, ) Nabil Crismatt (Texas Rangers, MLB, )* Pedro Garcia (Bravos de Leon, LMB, ) Rio Gomez (Unattached, ) Yapson Gomez (Tiburones de La Guaira, LVBP, ) Tayron Guerrero (Boston Red Sox, MLB, ) David Lorduy (Cincinnati Reds, MLB, )* Emerson Martinez (Tiburones de La Guaira, LVBP, ) Luis Patino (Diablos Rojos del Mexico, LMB, )* Jose Quintana (Unattached, ) Jhon Romero (Tigres de Aragua, LVBP, ) Reiver Sanmartin (San Francisco Giants, MLB, )* Julio Teheran (Unattached, ) Guillo Zuniga (Seattle Mariners, MLB, )   Catchers: Jorge Alfaro (Kansas City Royals, MLB, ) Elias Diaz (Unattached, ) Carlos Martinez (Saraperos de Saltillo, LMB, )   Infielders: Michael Arroyo (Seattle Mariners, MLB, ) Jordan Diaz (Gigantes del Cibao, LIDOM, ) Dayan Frias (Cleveland Guardians, MLB, ) Reynaldo Rodriguez (Caliente de Durango, LMB, ) Donovan Solano (Unattached, ) Gio Urshela (Unattached, )   Outfielders: Brayan Buelvas (Athletics, MLB, )* Gustavo Campero (Los Angeles Angels, MLB, )* Jesus Marriaga (Saraperos de Saltillo, LMB, ) Harold Ramirez (Tecos de los Dos Laredos, LMB, )   *minor league player

Men's Futsal AFC Asian Cup 2026   Final   Indonesia  5-5  Iran   Iran won 5-4 after shootout       won their 14th title

Futsal EURO 2026   Final    Portugal  3 - 5  Spain      won their 8th title    Croatia won bronze medal at penalties (6-5) 

Pavel Zacha is out for the Czechs. Replaced by Filip Chlapik.

February 2026 International break   07.02.2026   EUROPEAN NATIONS LEAGUE   Division B   Tournament in Oslo   -   5-2   1. NOR 5 2. AUT 3 3. HUN 1   -------------------------------------------------   Division C   Tournament in Edinburgh   -   2-4  -   5-4   1. UKR 7 2. SLO 6 3. GBR 5 4. POL 0    -------------------------------------------------   Division D   Tournament in Brasov   -   6-1   1. ROU 6 2. ESP 3 3. LTU 0

I think the reason is that it's generally preferable to have a fast shooter in the 1st leg, and especially in the prone shooting, where Hofer is quite slow.   Now, I'm not saying I agree with the choice, because I don't. I think it's going to neutralize Giacomel's skiing skills in the 1st lap at least.   I guess the idea is to try and set a very fast pace in the 1st leg, which is usually quite tactical, but I'm afraid that's going to force Giacomel to risk too much because he will feel he has to make some time somehow.   Regardless, Italy must be on the podium tomorrow. I think that would be crucial for the following races as well. I think France is the clear favorite, but the other teams are not stronger than Italy on paper.

Preliminary Round February 5th - February 19th, 2026 10 Nations, 2 Groups, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Nations from Group A and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Nations from Group B will qualify for the Quarterfinals   Day 3 Results   Group A Central European Time (GMT +1)   United States  5 - 0    Finland Period-by-Period: 1-0, 3-0, 1-0 February 7th 2026, h. 16:40, Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milano   Switzerland  0 - 4    Canada Period-by-Period: 0-0, 0-1, 0-3 February 7th 2026, h. 21:10, Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milano   Group A Provisional Standing After Day 3   Nation P W(OTW) L(OTL) GF GA +/- Pt. United States 2 2(0) 0(0) 10 1 +9 6 Canada 1 1(0) 0(0) 4 0 +4 3 Switzerland 2 1(1) 1(0) 4 7 -3 2 Czechia 2 0(0) 2(1) 4 9 -5 1 Finland 1 0(0) 1(0) 0 5 -5 0   Group B Central European Time (GMT +1)   Germany  5 - 2  Japan Period-by-Period: 3-0, 2-2, 0-0 February 7th 2026, h. 12:10, Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milano   Sweden  6 - 1  Italy Period-by-Period: 1-0, 3-1, 2-0 February 7th 2026, h. 14:40, Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milano   Group B Provisional Standing After Day 3   Nation P W(OTW) L(OTL) GF GA +/- Pt. Sweden 2 2(0) 0(0) 10 2 +8 6 Germany 2 1(0) 1(0) 6 6 0 3 Japan 2 1(0) 1(0) 5 7 -2 3  Italy 2 1(0) 1(0) 5 7 -2 3 France 2 0(0) 2(0) 3 7 -4 0   Nations Qualified for the Quarterfinals (Partial)   Canada Czechia Finland Switzerland United States