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Current reports and previews of major sporting events in Hungary and worldwide, with checked sources and clearly dated updates.

Richard Rapport and Fabiano Caruana at the board during Total Chess in Budapest.
Total Chess / Michal Walusza
News / Briefing

Rapport draws after losing to Caruana at Budapest’s Total Chess

The Hungarian grandmaster opens the group stage with one point. With three points for a win, draws alone offer limited progress.

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Roland Sallai carries the ball in Hungary’s white kit alongside Joe Allen.
Archive photo · MLSZ / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Sallai returns to Hungary duty targeting six points

Georgia away in Tbilisi and Northern Ireland at home are Hungary’s next Nations League opponents.

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Cyclists in helmets gather at the start of Budapest’s 2009 Critical Mass ride.
Archive photo · Marion Schneider & Christoph Aistleitner / Wikimedia Commons
Lifestyle / Briefing

What makes movement a habit? Active Hungary turns to schools and communities

Olympic champion Tamara Csipes joins the discussion on school sport at the fully booked Budapest conference.

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Francesco Bagnaia on the number 63 Ducati at the 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix, archive photo.
Archive photo · Liauzh / Wikimedia Commons
Motorsport / Briefing

Bagnaia undergoes surgery, with no return date confirmed

Portugal and Valencia remain on the MotoGP calendar. Ducati’s update does not yet confirm Bagnaia’s participation.

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Czech women’s national team players challenge England for the ball in a 2022 match.
Archive photo · James Boyes / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Sparta’s women’s cup return in Portugal moves to Thursday

Storm Charles ruled out Wednesday’s kick-off. Torreense and Sparta resume at 2–2 on Thursday at 18:00 CET.

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Carlsen watches the board as Aronian reaches for a piece during the Budapest blitz.
Total Chess / Michał Walusza
News / Briefing

Carlsen wins Budapest blitz unbeaten as Rapport upsets Caruana

The nine-round opener will also break ties in the group stage. Carlsen scored seven points; Rapport finished on 5.5.

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Patrik Schick in a red Czech shirt on the Letná pitch.
Archive photo · Tadeáš Bednarz / Wikimedia Commons
Football / Briefing

Spain head to Letná as Czechia chase third with two games left

Czechia host Spain at 20:45 on Thursday. They trail Croatia by three points and face them on Sunday.

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Carter Savoie skates in a green Fradi jersey while controlling the puck.
Archive photo · Tumbasz Hédi / Fradi.hu
News / Briefing

Savoie’s line is finding its rhythm before the Fradi–Fehérvár derby

The Budapest hockey derby starts on Friday at 18:30, with doors opening an hour earlier. Away tickets are sold out.

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Archive: Réka Lelik on court in Hungary's red number 21 jersey.
Archive photo · Zafer / Wikimedia Commons
Basketball / Briefing

Two opening winners meet in Miskolc as Hungary host Portugal

Hungary play at DVTK Arena on November 14 at 18:00 Budapest time. Tickets cost HUF 1,900 or 2,900 depending on the sector.

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Hungary’s players stand side by side during the anthem.
Archive photo · Micheller Szilvia / MLSZ (mlsz.hu)
Football / Briefing

One point in it: Hungary’s Nations League run-in starts in Tbilisi

Hungary visit Georgia at 18:00 Budapest time on Saturday. Two wins would guarantee first place in the group.

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Rafael Jodar prepares to serve at Roland Garros 2026, archive photo.
Archive photo · Crosscourt View / Wikimedia Commons
Tennis / Briefing

From college tennis to the final eight: Jodar prepares for Turin

The ATP Finals begin on Sunday. Three group matches give every entrant room to recover: one defeat does not automatically mean elimination.

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