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Swedish NHL star Rasmus Dahlin has expressed his confusion about his lack of playing time during a crucial Olympic match against the USA after a practice with his team, the Buffalo Sabres.

The South Korean national baseball team, led by manager Ryu Ji-hyun, maintained their momentum by achieving a comeback victory against the Kia Tigers in a practice match.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) team achieved a comeback victory against the Hanwha Eagles in a practice match, winning 7-4 with notable home runs from players Noh Si-Hwan and Moon Bo-Kyung.

The Samurai Japan team held a practice match against SoftBank, winning 13-3 as they prepare for the WBC in March, while players navigated the new pitch clock rules.

Canada's hockey team has stirred controversy by repeatedly closing its practice sessions to the media, contrary to initial statements made by GM Doug Armstrong.

The WBC national team lost 3-4 in their practice game against the Samsung Lions, with promising performances from young players.

In light of a concerning image from practice, Boca Juniors' coach Claudio Ubeda is considering Edinson Cavani for a starting position in the upcoming match against Racing.

The Finnish national hockey team received positive updates as key players returned to practice ahead of their upcoming quarterfinal match.

Finnish hockey player Mikael Granlund was absent from the team's practice, raising questions about his status ahead of their quarterfinal match.

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui mocked the Pakistani cricket team on social media following their humiliating 61-run defeat against India in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo.

Cesc Fabregas criticized his player Alvaro Morata for lack of self-control after Morata's red card during a match against Fiorentina, which led to his team's loss in Serie A.

Marie-Philip Poulin has returned to practice, raising hopes for her participation in the upcoming quarterfinal match against Germany in the Olympic women's hockey tournament.

Ishan Kishan suffered a thumb injury during practice just a day before India's T20 World Cup match against Namibia, raising concerns for Team India's lineup.

Sato Akihiko and Abe Kenjiro, who lost in the semifinals of the Asahi Cup, discussed their views on the importance of pre-match preparation during a commentary event.

Xeneize forward Exequiel Zeballos suffered a severe hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and has been ruled out for the match against Vélez; Ander Herrera also sustained an injury.

Exequiel Zeballos, a 24-year-old forward, will miss the upcoming match against Vélez due to a muscle injury sustained during practice, adding to Boca Juniors' ongoing injury woes.

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with Saudi club Al Nassr, participating in group practice alongside his teammates in preparation for the upcoming match against Al Ittihad.

The article criticizes Pakistan's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, suggesting it denies contextually valuable practice for India while also calling into question Pakistan's historical reliance on drama.

44-year-old tennis legend Roger Federer made his return at the Australian Open, impressively defeating Casper Ruud in a practice match and receiving applause from fans.

Dinamo is playing a closed practice match against Austrian Bundesliga team TSV Hartberg as preparation for the upcoming season.

Carlos Alcaraz secured a victory against Jannik Sinner in a practice match in Seoul, which was noted for its risky playing conditions on the carpet surface.