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The opening round of the SM League playoffs has seen two matches completed with surprising outcomes.

The second round of local elections is opening in France where voters will elect mayors in the largest cities amid political tensions between the left and the far right.

German tennis player Alexander Zverev secured a spot in the third round of the Miami Masters after defeating American qualifier Martin Damm.

After the opening round of March Madness, only 224 perfect brackets remain out of 36 million filled out across major sports platforms.

Mariano Navone achieved a significant victory for Argentina at the Masters 1000 in Miami, defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili in the opening round.

Estonian tennis player Andrea Roots and her partner Tanisha Kashyap from India won decisively in the opening round of a women's doubles tournament in Egypt.

Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia was eliminated in her opening match at the WTA 1000 Miami tournament for the second consecutive year.

Estonian basketball player Henri Veesaar and his college team North Carolina will face VCU in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

The opening round of the Super Netball season featured significant player comebacks, notably three mothers, and introduced new coaches and debuted players, with unpredictable results shaping the competition.

French voters are participating in the first round of municipal elections, with a high turnout expected compared to previous years.

Polling stations have opened in New Caledonia for the first round of the 2026 municipal elections, marking the start of a competitive voting period.

Ludvig Åberg leads The Players Championship by two strokes over Xander Schauffele after a record-setting opening round.

NK Varaždin secured a 2-0 victory over HNK Vukovar 1991 as the SuperSport HNL season resumed with the 26th round.

Last season's runner-up RFS secured a narrow 1-0 victory against 'Liepāja' in the second round of the Latvian Virsliga.

Auda and Jelgava both won their matches in the opening round of the Latvian Football Virsliga.

Eduard Hallberg faced yet another retirement during the opening round of the slalom race in Kranjska Gora.

The AFL Opening Round 2026 concludes with St Kilda facing Collingwood, amidst news of three Brisbane Lions being suspended after a recent game.

Carlos Alcaraz is set to compete against either Grigor Dimitrov or Terence Atmane in the opening round of the Indian Wells tournament, aiming to maintain his unbeaten start to the season.

The opening round of the 2026 K-League season set a new record with over 150,000 attendees, surpassing the previous record by nearly 20,000.

AFL chief Andrew Dillon defends the Opening Round format and asserts that State of Origin matches will continue to be part of the league.

Colombian rider David Alonso suffered a severe accident during the 2026 Moto2 World Championship opening round in Thailand, losing consciousness on the track after being struck by another rider.

Platense faces Defensa y Justicia in the seventh round of the 2026 Opening Tournament, with live coverage available on TNT Sports Premium.

The Mexican Open Tennis 2026 is kicking off in Acapulco, featuring top ATP players and Mexican athletes as part of its opening round matches.

The Olympique de Marseille suffered a 2-0 defeat at Brest in the opening match of the 21st round of Ligue 1, marking a challenging debut for new coach Habib Beye.

The Ecuabet League 2026 kicks off on February 20 with several matches scheduled for the opening weekend.

AFL Chief Operating Officer Tom Harley confirms the Opening Round will continue as a key fixture for the league, emphasizing its importance for growth in northern markets.

Estonian cyclist Madis Mihkels finished 15th in the opening stage of the UAE Cycling Tour, admitting a tactical error on the final round potentially cost him a better position.

Rennes upset Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-1 defeat during the opening match of Ligue 1's 22nd round, highlighting standout players and disappointing performances.

The second round of the Rally World Championship started on Thursday evening in Sweden with Oliver Solberg taking the fastest time in the opening stage.

Tigre faces Aldosivi in the fifth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament at the Estadio Jose Dellagiovanna, with live coverage by ESPN Premium.

The South Korean women's curling team, known as '5G' and led by skip Kim Eun-ji, lost their opening match against the United States in a turnaround defeat during the round-robin stage of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Rachel Homan's Canadian team won their opening match at the women's curling round-robin against Denmark with a score of 10-4 in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Estonian tennis players Mark Lajal and Daniil Glinka are set to compete against each other in the opening round of the Pau Challenger 125 tournament in southern France.

England and France are early frontrunners in the 2026 Six Nations championship after impressive victories in the opening round.

In the first match of the 23rd round of the Spanish football championship, Osasuna defeated Celta Vigo 2-1, with Croatian forward Ante Budimir scoring the opening goal.

In a dynamic opening to the 21st round of the Supersport HNL, Lokomotiva defeated Gorica 3-0, keeping them four points clear at seventh place, with Gorica missing two penalty opportunities.

Rally driver Adrien Fourmaux aims to win the world championship, having finished fourth in the opening round of the season after previously announcing his title aspirations last year.

Estonian curling pair Harri Lill and Marie Kaldvee came back from a four-point deficit against Switzerland in their opening match at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, but lost in extra ends.

Estonian curling duo Harri Lill and Marie Kaldvee faced a challenging start at the Milano Cortina Olympics, coming back from a four-point deficit against Switzerland but ultimately losing in the extra round.

Tigres makes its debut today in the Concacaf Champions Cup against Forge FC in the opening match of the First Round, aiming to surprise despite being the underdog.

Croatia and Georgia compete for a spot in the second round of the European water polo championship, with Georgia opening the scoring before Croatia responds.

Tennis player Marie Bouzkova defeated Spanish player Paula Badosa for the first time in six attempts at the Adelaide tournament, advancing to the second round after a comeback from losing the opening set.

The Croatian water polo team had a strong start at the European Championship in Belgrade, defeating Slovenia 20-4 in the first round.

Serbia narrowly defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout during the opening round of the European Water Polo Championship, held in Belgrade, after coming back from an 8-6 deficit at halftime.

Domen Prevc dominated the opening jump of the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf with impressive performances, landing at 140 meters in the second round and previously reaching even further in his first jump.