Beyond 2:10: what is the women’s marathon chasing now?
Assefa’s Berlin return belongs to a new record era. The women’s marathon is faster and deeper, but the stakes are about more than the clock.
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Two days to respond: Hungary head to Belfast
After the 1–0 home loss to Ukraine, Marco Rossi’s Hungary face Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on 28 September.
Assefa returns to Berlin targeting a new personal best
Tigst Assefa returns on 27 September to the course where she ran 2:11:53 in 2023. Seven women in the field have broken 2:20.
Hungary U21 begin their final three tests away to group leaders
Hungary U21 visit Croatia in Varaždin on Saturday at 17:00 Budapest time. Ádám Somogyi has left the squad through injury.
Four FTC players in Hungary squad for Norway semi-final in Bucharest
Hungary face Norway in the Women's EHF EURO Cup semi-final in Bucharest on 26 September, with four FTC players in the squad.
FestivalTV: find your next big experience beyond the stadium
Festival news, searchable events and videos on FestivalTV. Discover ideas for your next day out beyond the stadium.
OtthonTrend Magazin: inspiration for life beyond the busy day
Interior ideas, an episode guide and Budapest event inspiration. Explore the world of OtthonTrend Magazin.
Style does not stop at the stadium
There is more to discover beyond sport: fashion, designers and fresh perspectives in the three-language Fashion Week Magazin.
Put Fashion Week Hungary on your November Budapest calendar
Fashion Week Hungary takes place in Budapest on 9–15 November. Explore the planned programme and check the information on attending.
F1 races could become 15 kilometres shorter in 2027
The F1 Commission proposes cutting the standard distance from 305km to 290km. World Motor Sport Council approval is still required.
Berlin Marathon: Wanjiru defends her title as Assefa targets a record
The women’s field takes centre stage on September 27. Sawe has withdrawn through injury; runners start from 08:45 Berlin time.
Ngetich cuts one second from the women-only half-marathon record
Ngetich won the world half-marathon title in 1:05:15. Andreas Almgren took men’s gold with a European record of 58:06.
Imre Bence was close to tears on his return to Népliget
Veszprém’s winger scored eight against his former club. He told FradiMédia how emotional the return had been.
FTC recover from five goals down to beat Olympiakos
FTC came back from 2–7 to win 14–12 at the Telekom Cup in Népliget. Manhercz scored six.
On enters football with Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé joins On as Thierry Henry becomes director of football. The September 18 announcement goes beyond a sponsorship switch.
Puskás Akadémia hold off Honvéd’s fightback
Puskás Akadémia beat Honvéd 3–1 in Felcsút on September 18 after the visitors cut the deficit before half-time.
Kubassova strikes twice as Ferencváros end MTK’s clean-sheet run
FTC beat previously unbreached MTK 2–0 in Budapest’s women’s league derby and moved to the top.
Joanna Wietrzyk gives up HYROX Beijing points after winning
Joanna Wietrzyk finished HYROX Beijing despite becoming unwell. She has now apologised, and the sport has changed its rules.
Marozsán opens in Luxembourg as Hungary’s Davis Cup play-off begins
Fábián Marozsán opens against Louis Van Herck at 18:00 Friday in Luxembourg, with a February qualifier at stake.
Two perfect Hungarian teams face two Norwegian away tests
FTC visit Sola on Saturday and Győr travel to Storhamar on Sunday with perfect Champions League records.
Wuhan lands the entire Top 10, led by Elena Rybakina
The entire Top 10 and almost all of the Top 25 have entered the Wuhan Open from 12–18 October; Gauff is the defending champion.
WTA Finals and global headquarters are moving to Charlotte
The season-ending women's tournament will move to Spectrum Center for three years from 2027, while WTA headquarters also relocates to Charlotte.
F1 2027: 10 Sprints and confirmed Hungarian Grand Prix dates
Formula 1 will visit 22 countries in 2027, with the Hungarian Grand Prix scheduled for 30 July–1 August.
Seare fights back in the sprint to beat Ingebrigtsen to world 5km gold
Dawit Seare won Copenhagen’s world road 5km title in 12:56. Budapest winner Jakob Ingebrigtsen took silver.
Three major returns reshape the DP World Tour’s 2027 calendar
The 2027 season will feature at least 42 tournaments in 24 countries, with Singapore, Portugal and Hong Kong returning.
BMW PGA Championship begins at Wentworth with a star field
Wentworth Club's West Course hosts the DP World Tour Rolex Series event from 17–20 September.
Five newcomers in Rossi’s Hungary squad for the Nations League
Bence Gundel-Takács, Áron Doktorics, Bence Várkonyi, Gábor Jurek and József Szalai earned first Hungary call-ups.
Adam Silver says Clippers penalties deter without destroying franchise
The NBA commissioner explained the balance behind the Clippers sanctions and said an expansion decision is targeted by year-end.
Nairobi and Munich awarded 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi will become the first African host of the World Athletics Championships in 2029, followed by Munich in 2031.
WTA Finals race: Rybakina qualified, Swiatek on the bubble
With just over 50 days to go, Rybakina is qualified while Noskova holds the key eighth position and Swiatek remains outside.