Athletes, teams and stories from the field: sport, courage, inclusion and kindness.
Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or, Kylian Mbappé finishes second, Lamine Yamal third. Three different stories connected by a commitment to children and young people who need understanding, opportunities and a safe childhood.
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Tears over a world title, thanks to his family. And a return to the Rizzoli with gifts and smiles for young patients: there is so much heart in Kimi Antonelli’s story.
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Musetti, Cobolli, Darderi, Bolelli and Vavassori appear on the 26 October list. Berrettini is absent, but replacements are allowed until 23 November. Final 8 dates, opponents and coverage.
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Who are you when life changes all the plans? The documentary In un battito follows Edoardo Bove in the months after the malore in the field. Presented at the Feast del Cinema in Rome, it arrives in the hall on 16, 17 and 18 November.
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The result is 3–0. The second set tells a more lively story. Conegliano passes to the PalaCarnera of Udine versus Talmassons, but before closing he must overcome a partial arrived at the advantages. On a Sunday of 3.500 spectators, the MVP award goes to Isabelle Haak, author of 17 points.
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The Golden State Valkyries are the 2026 WNBA champions after beating Atlanta **68–63** in Game 7 and winning the series **4–3**. Gabby Williams scored 30 points and was named Finals MVP.
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The program of Fair Play For Life of 19 October at Foro Italico looks beyond the result: sport, inclusion and art, with a flashlight coming from the Games of Rome.
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Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. The Austin weekend ended on 25 October; this page keeps the result and Italian Sky and TV8 times.
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The German takes the opening set, but the Spaniard fights back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and reach his second Masters 1000 final.
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A scarf, a ticket and room for a shared gesture. The collection announced for Juventus–Lazio on 18 October belongs to an effort continuing towards Italy’s 14 November Food Collection Day.
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World Cup winner and India captain Smriti Mandhana becomes UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate, supporting adolescent girls’ health and opportunities.
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On 27 February 2026, Barella and Dimarco visited young patients at Niguarda after the Crans-Montana fire, offering time, listening and support.
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Temporary classrooms, notebooks and games for almost 100,000 children living through war: Jannik Sinner’s Foundation and UNICEF team up.
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A firecracker exploded near him during a match. Now his sporting conduct has earned him the Gentleman Morosini Award.
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The queen of short track receives an award for something you cannot hang around your neck: the way she wins.
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Champions and amateurs, victories and defeats: the 8 October episode of Vatican Radio’s sports programme Storie di sport explores what matters beyond competition.
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From 11 to 17 October, Sport for Refugees dedicated a week to sport as a route to protection and participation for refugees.
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