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Global sports news highlights include the continuation of Vietnam's National Volleyball Championship and a poignant farewell for coach Duško Vujošević in the EuroLeague. In football, Holstein Kiel secured a vital win in Germany's 2. Bundesliga, while Mexico City gears up for the 2026 World Cup with ambitious fan engagement plans. Tennis sees Monégasque player Vacherot advance to the Monte-Carlo Masters semifinals, and Potapova reaches the Linz tournament semifinals.
🇷🇴 RomaniaHe weighs 123 kilograms and considers himself too light: The sumo wrestler’s huge weight-gain diet
For most people, a scale showing 123 kilograms would suggest losing weight. For 21-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler Seigo Fujinokawa, it signals the opposite. He believes he needs to become heavier and…
Lionel Messi to Be Honored at Football Matches Across Argentina
For one minute, football matches across Argentina will stop to applaud Lionel Messi. The Argentine Football Association has ordered the tribute for the next round of official games in men’s and women’…
Sorana Cîrstea reaches the highest ranking of her career
Sorana Cîrstea has reached the highest singles ranking of her career after advancing to the third round of the US Open. Her 6-2, 7-5 victory over France’s Diane Parry lifted the 36-year-old Romanian t…
Universitatea Craiova sign Joao Lameira and Baptiste Roux
Universitatea Craiova have added Portuguese midfielder Joao Lameira and French defender Baptiste Roux to their squad before their Romanian Cup match against Bacău. Lameira, 27, joined permanently from…
Pesäpallo: Puna-Mustat stumble in Ykköspesis final
Puna-Mustat’s bid for promotion to Finland’s top pesäpallo league ended in a dramatic finish in Kannus, where Ura won the second Ykköspesis final 2-1. Puna-Mustat took the opening period 4-2, but heav…
Jukka Härkönen feared customs checks when he carried a stack of dollars into Finland
Jukka Härkönen’s memoir opens with the kind of story that captures how improvised sports management could be in the early 1990s. Returning from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa in the summer of 1991, he carri…
Diego Milito admits renewing Gustavo Costas was “a mistake”: “Racing cannot be in this situation”
Diego Milito has taken responsibility for Racing’s troubled season and admitted that renewing Gustavo Costas’ contract was “a mistake” in hindsight. “Racing cannot be in the situation it is in,” the c…
Adrian Mannarino criticizes US Open conditions: “It’s turning into a zoo”
Adrian Mannarino did not hold back after his second-round defeat at the US Open. The 38-year-old Frenchman called himself “a disaster from start to finish” against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, then …
After Las Leonas’ World Cup win, Agustina Albertario hits back at social-media critics: ‘I’ve been speaking out for a long time’
Agustina Albertario reignited a debate over sports funding after Argentina’s Las Leonas won the World Cup. The former national-team player responded on Instagram to a user who criticized her political…
Mourinho reflects on Messi’s international retirement: “Players you always miss”
José Mourinho used his pre-match news conference to revisit two relationships that have followed him through his career: his old rivalry with Manuel Pellegrini and his admiration for Lionel Messi. Bef…
2026 Formula One Italian Grand Prix schedule
Formula One heads to Monza next weekend for the Italian Grand Prix, the 15th round listed on the 2026 calendar but only the 13th to be held. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were suspended because of the conf…
Antonelli plans all-out recovery at Monza after penalty forces him to start last: “I have nothing to lose”
Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start his home race at Monza from the last position, but the Italian Formula One championship leader says the penalty gives him freedom to attack. Mercedes incurred the sanc…
Juan Fernando Quintero announces Colombia retirement after World Cup
Juan Fernando Quintero has decided that his time with Colombia is over. The 33-year-old midfielder told coach Néstor Lorenzo and his teammates after the World Cup elimination that he would no longer p…
Álvaro Montero Shines in Shootout as Vélez Win Sends Boca Into Another Quarterfinal
Álvaro Montero looked destined to become Boca’s villain after conceding a penalty late against Vélez. Instead, the post spared him, and the Colombian goalkeeper became the hero by saving two attempts …
Gabriela Sabatini Reveals the People Who Matter Most to Her: “They Fill the Heart”
“Encounters that fill the heart. Grateful for this tennis family,” Gabriela Sabatini wrote on Instagram after a reunion with former champions in Newport, Rhode Island. The former Argentine tennis play…
Mariano Navone Continues Breakthrough Run to Reach US Open Third Round
Mariano Navone’s remarkable US Open run now includes an all-Argentine third-round showdown. The player from 9 de Julio rallied past Italy’s Matteo Berrettini, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) in a har…
Boca keep their run going, survive Vélez and advance in Copa Argentina
Boca Juniors have grown accustomed to suffering, and now they are learning how to win through it. Five days after beating Lanús in the fourth minute of added time, Boca again went to the edge against …
Prime unveils first Wednesday Night Hockey schedule
Amazon Prime Video has set the schedule for its first season of Wednesday Night Hockey, with the 27-game national package opening Sept. 30 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the New York Islanders. Mon…
Alouettes can clinch playoff berth with victory
The Montreal Alouettes could secure a Canadian Football League playoff berth before Labour Day weekend is over. The team, which leads the CFL with a 9-2 record, will host the B.C. Lions on Friday nigh…
It’s Time to Really Start Judging Maresca and New-Look Man City After $600M Refresh
Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open third round in just 53 minutes, overpowering Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1. The top seed arrived in New York after early exits at her previous three tournaments, but loo…
El Salvador to host international women’s softball championship
El Salvador will host the sixth Pan American Under-18 Women’s Softball Championship, bringing 18 delegations to the country for an international competition organized by the World Baseball Softball Co…
Olimpia remain five points behind Clausura leaders 2 de Mayo after draw
Olimpia had a chance to move closer to the top of Paraguay’s 2026 Clausura standings, but the 1-1 draw with Guaraní left the defending champions five points behind leaders 2 de Mayo. The result came a…
Coventry visits Madrid and holds first meeting with Alejandro Blanco
Kirsty Coventry visited Madrid on Thursday and held her first meeting with Alejandro Blanco since becoming president of the International Olympic Committee in June. The meeting brought the new IOC lea…
Alcaraz clears another US Open hurdle as Sabalenka scares off another rival
Carlos Alcaraz had to come from behind, but the defending US Open men's champion found the answers against Portugal's Jaime Faria and took another step in his return from a four-month injury layoff. F…
Michele Kang becomes first woman to win WFS best executive award
Michele Kang will make history on Sept. 15 as the first woman to receive the World Football Summit’s award for best executive. The U.S. businesswoman and investor is being recognized for her work in w…
Video: Carlos González scores in Independiente del Valle defeat
Carlos González put Independiente del Valle ahead from the penalty spot, but Barcelona of Guayaquil came back to win 2-1 in Ecuador’s Liga Pro. The Paraguayan striker scored in the 40th minute of the …
Palmeiras Draw Santos to Reach Copa do Brasil Semifinals
Palmeiras secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil with a goalless draw against Santos. The result completed a 3-0 aggregate victory after Palmeiras won the first leg at home with …
Serie A clubs end transfer window with combined €421.9 million deficit
Serie A closed the summer transfer market with a combined deficit of €421.9 million across its 20 clubs, according to a balance published by La Gazzetta dello Sport. Como, coached by Cesc Fàbregas, re…
Patxi Vila: Roglič Is in Better Shape Than Expected
Primož Roglič arrived at the Vuelta a España as an unknown quantity after five weeks without training, but Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe director Patxi Vila now believes the Slovenian can fight for a fifth …
Sergio Martínez Called Up to Real Madrid First Team
Sergio Martínez has moved into Real Madrid’s first-team squad sooner than expected. José Mourinho included the midfielder in the group traveling to Seville for Friday’s La Liga match against Real Beti…
Josema Giménez and Marc Casadó Complete First Training Session With Deportivo
José María Giménez and Marc Casadó completed their first training session with Deportivo on Thursday, two days after joining the club on the final day of the transfer window. Their presence at the Abe…
Cleveland Cavaliers choose Spain to launch their preseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their 2026-27 preseason in Spain, holding a six-day training camp from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 at The Embassy in Fuengirola, Málaga. The high-performance basketball cente…
Spain will keep six Premier Padel tournaments next year, with one expected to move elsewhere from 2028
Spain will keep its prominent place on the Premier Padel calendar next year, but the country is expected to give up one tournament from 2028 as the circuit reaches for new markets. Joan Cuscó, preside…
Ghana football federation reappoints Carlos Queiroz as national team coach
Carlos Queiroz is returning as Ghana’s coach just weeks after saying goodbye to the Black Stars. The Ghana Football Association announced that it had reached an agreement with the 73-year-old Portugue…
Monterrey Beat América on Penalties to Reach Leagues Cup Final
Monterrey reached the 2026 Leagues Cup final by beating América 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. The match was played at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.…
Alcaraz and Sabalenka advance, while Jódar crashes out at the US Open
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka kept their US Open campaigns on course, but Rafa Jódar’s New York adventure ended abruptly in his opening match. Alcaraz, the world No. 3 and defending champion, rec…
Richard Ortiz Says Olimpia’s Draw With Guaraní Felt Like a Defeat
Richard Ortiz did not treat Olimpia’s point against Guaraní as a success. For the club captain, the draw carried “a taste of defeat” because the team had wanted all three points. “It's like a taste of…
2-0: Uruguayans Pereira and Viñas Send Toluca Into Leagues Cup Final
Federico Pereira and Federico Viñas scored as Toluca beat León 2-0 in an all-Mexican semifinal to reach the 2026 Leagues Cup final. Toluca took the lead in the 41st minute after León goalkeeper Óscar …
“I did not want to use him until the end”: Iimura makes forced appearance against nemesis and earns first KBO save
Lotte Giants’ new closer Shota Iimura endured a difficult KBO League debut, entering an away game against the Samsung Lions with his team leading 3-2 in the ninth inning. Iimura came on with one out a…
“Thank you, Dodgers, for a lifetime”: Chris Taylor returns to Dodger Stadium after career-changing trade
Chris Taylor returned to Dodger Stadium as a ceremonial first pitcher, and the former Dodger struggled to hide his emotion. The Korean headline describes his gratitude to the Dodgers as lifelong. It r…
Beasley’s pitching, Han Dong-hee’s big hit and more: Lotte finally end six-game losing streak
The Lotte Giants finally broke their six-game losing streak with a 3-2 comeback win over the Samsung Lions in Daegu. Lotte relied on a strong start from Beasley and a decisive tying home run by Han Do…
Ahn Hyun-min drives KT past Hanwha and back into first as Eagles suffer ninth straight loss
KT Wiz erased an early four-run deficit to beat the Hanwha Eagles 13-11 in a high-scoring game in Suwon on September 3, reclaiming first place in the 2026 KBO League as Hanwha fell into its ninth cons…
Hanwha collapse continues despite seven early runs as KT wins 13-11 comeback
Hanwha Eagles remain stuck in a nine-game losing streak after surrendering an 11-7 lead to the KT Wiz, who won 13-11 in Suwon. KT completed a sweep of the midweek series at KT Wiz Park on Sept. 3. The…
Interim South Korea coach Moreno: “If I have something to say, I’ll show it on the pitch”
Roberto Moreno has a direct answer for anyone waiting to hear what he intends to do as South Korea’s interim national team coach: “If I have something to say, I’ll show it on the pitch.” The 49-year-o…
LG Complete Sweep Against Doosan
LG players celebrated at Jamsil Baseball Stadium after defeating Doosan on Sept. 3, completing a sweep, according to the photo caption. The image shows the victorious LG team celebrating after the gam…
LG Closer Son Joo-young Succeeds in Three Straight Appearances
LG closer Son Joo-young celebrated at Jamsil Baseball Stadium after helping LG beat Doosan on Sept. 3. The photo caption highlights his successful three-day pitching run and credits Sports Chosun phot…
LG Sweep Doosan with 1-0 Win as It Extends Winning Streak to Four
LG Twins edged the Doosan Bears 1-0 at Jamsil on the 3rd, completing a three-game sweep and stretching their winning streak to four games. Park Si-won, Lee Woo-chan, Kim Jin-soo, Kim Young-woo and Son…
Jeong Woo-joo gives up a run on a frustrating balk
Hanwha Eagles pitcher Jeong Woo-joo gave up a run on a balk in the eighth inning against the KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park. With one out and runners on second and third, the balk allowed the run to scor…
Jeong Woo-joo suffers an error and a balk
Hanwha Eagles pitcher Jeong Woo-joo allowed a run on a balk in the eighth inning of the team’s KBO League game against the KT Wiz in Suwon. The play came with one out and runners on second and third. …
[Photo] Jung Woo-joo commits a throwing error
Jung Woo-joo committed a throwing error during a bunt play in the eighth inning of the KT Wiz’s KBO League game against the Hanwha Eagles. With no outs and a runner on first, KT’s Yoo Jun-gyu attempte…
Won Tae-in’s bid for an eighth straight win collapses after Han Dong-hee’s late two-run homer
Won Tae-in’s bid for an eighth consecutive win disappeared in the final moments when Lotte Giants slugger Han Dong-hee launched a two-run homer. Won started Samsung’s game against Lotte at Daegu Samsu…
Woo Kyu-min makes history as first right-hander to appear in 900 games, allows no runs
Woo Kyu-min made history on Sept. 3 as the first right-handed pitcher to appear in 900 games. The KT Wiz pitcher took the mound in the eighth inning during the team’s 2026 KBO League game against the …
Austin’s home run and Son Joo-young’s save send LG to four straight wins after sweeping Doosan
LG Twins completed a sweep of their three-game Jamsil rivalry series against the Doosan Bears with a 1-0 victory, stretching their winning streak to four games. The result left LG in third place with …
LG Sweep Rival Doosan as Kwak Bin Takes Tough Loss Despite Seven Strong Innings
LG Twins completed a sweep of their three-game rivalry series against the Doosan Bears with a 1-0 victory at Seoul’s Jamsil Stadium. The win extended LG’s winning streak to four games. The third-place…
Hanwha’s Taiwan sensation falters after allowing two home runs and six runs
Wang Yen-cheng’s return to the Hanwha Eagles’ starting rotation ended with a difficult outing against the KT Wiz. The pitcher started the game at Suwon KT Wiz Park on September 3, his first start in 1…
[Photo] Kim Won-hyong Lost in Thought as Team Faces Sweep
Kim Won-hyong sat lost in thought during the game between the Doosan Bears and LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on Sept. 3. The brief photo caption presents the manager at a tense moment, with his …
[Photo] Oh Ji-hwan, Shin Min-jae and Park Hae-min Show Fearsome Momentum
LG infielders Oh Ji-hwan and Shin Min-jae high-five after making a play on a potential hit by Doosan’s Cho Su-haeng during the fourth inning of a game at Jamsil Stadium. The play came with two outs an…
[Photo] Park Si-won thanks Oh Ji-hwan for a superb defensive play
Oh Ji-hwan's defensive play earned an immediate show of appreciation from LG Twins starting pitcher Park Si-won. The moment came during the fourth inning of LG's game against the Doosan Bears at Jamsi…
LG’s Austin Tagged Out in Rundown Against Doosan
LG’s Austin was caught in a rundown and tagged out during the first inning of the game against Doosan at Jamsil Stadium. The play came with two outs and runners on first and second in the top of the f…
Kwak Bin celebrates after a strikeout
Doosan Bears pitcher Kwak Bin raised his arms in celebration at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul after striking out LG Twins batter Moon Jeong-bin in the seventh inning. The KBO League game featured K…
[Photo] Go Woo-seok Clearly Likes Being Back at Jamsil
Go Woo-seok appeared at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 3, watching LG’s game against Doosan. The photograph captures the LG player at the stadium, with the caption suggesting that he feels especially comfort…
[Photo] LG Dugout Brightens After Go Woo-seok’s Return
Go Woo-seok watched LG’s game against Doosan at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 3. The headline frames his return as a source of renewed energy in the LG dugout, while the photograph shows him following the g…
[Photo] Oh Ji-hwan Welcomes Go Woo-seok’s Return
Go Woo-seok watched LG’s game against Doosan at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 3. The caption presents his return as a welcome sight for LG captain Oh Ji-hwan, pairing the photograph with a headline about th…
[Photo] Park Si-won apologizes after hitting Yang Eui-ji with a pitch
LG Twins pitcher Park Si-won apologized to Doosan Bears batter Yang Eui-ji after hitting him with a pitch during their KBO League game at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium on Sept. 3. The incident occur…
Younger than Lee Kang-in, Atlético youth product Barrios joins the captaincy group
Pablo Barrios has taken another step at Atlético Madrid, and this time it comes with a place in the captaincy group. The 23-year-old midfielder, a product of the club’s youth system, has been handed a…
Atlético Madrid’s top priority is restoring Julián Álvarez after failed transfer
Atlético Madrid’s main remaining task is reportedly to restore Julián Álvarez to his best form after a failed summer transfer left him at the club. Spanish outlet Marca said the forward needs to recov…
[Photo] KT starter Ko Young-pyo seeks 11th win of the season
KT Wiz starter Ko Young-pyo took the mound against the Hanwha Eagles at Suwon KT Wiz Park on Sept. 3, seeking his 11th win of the season. KT selected Ko as its starting pitcher, while Hanwha sent Wang…
Kang Baek-ho and Roh Si-hwan beam after Kim Tae-yeon’s three-run homer
Kim Tae-yeon hit a three-run homer for the Hanwha Eagles during the first inning of their KBO League game against the KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park. With one out and runners on first and second, he sent…
[Photo] Kim Tae-yeon hits a three-run homer: “We need to end the losing streak”
Kim Tae-yeon gave Hanwha the early lead with a three-run homer at Suwon KT Wiz Park on Sept. 3, prompting celebrations with his teammates. The home run came in the top of the first inning, with one ou…
“The season is almost over”: Hanwha have no interest in signing Austin Voth as team falls to ninth
Austin Voth has finally found his form, but Hanwha Eagles do not appear to have a place for him. With the season nearing its end, the team has little reason to pursue the Samsung Lions pitcher. Voth’s…
[Photo] Kim Tae-yeon’s Three-Run Homer Gets Hanwha Off to a Flying Start
Kim Tae-yeon opened Hanwha’s game against KT with a powerful three-run homer, prompting an enthusiastic celebration with his teammates. The blast came in the top of the first inning at Suwon KT Wiz Pa…
[Photo] Kim Tae-yeon’s three-run homer puts Hanwha firmly ahead
Kim Tae-yeon gave the Hanwha Eagles an early lead with a three-run homer in the first inning against the KT Wiz. The blast came with one out and runners on first and second at Suwon KT Wiz Park on Sep…
“Why is she so sensitive? Maybe she’s on her period!” WK League referee case involving Ji So-yun heads to Fair Trade Commission
A sexual harassment allegation involving South Korean footballer Ji So-yun has moved into the public arena and is now heading to the Fair Trade Commission. Ji, 35, who plays for Suwon FC Women, said r…
PBA brings star players and one-point lessons to Goyang’s ‘Stay Up All Night’ festival
The Professional Billiards Association will open its dedicated KINTEX billiards hall to fans during Goyang’s “Stay Up All Night” festival from July 4 to 6. The fifth annual local event will run at KIN…
Veteran hitter’s slump keeps him out of lineup as two-home-run pitcher is demoted
“He looked a little tired, so I left him out of the lineup.” That was KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul’s explanation for leaving veteran hitter Kim Hyun-soo out of the lineup in Suwon. Kim, a player known…
Kim Won-hyong unusually shows his anger after Doosan’s latest defeat
Doosan Bears manager Kim Won-hyong made an unusual emotional display after the team’s previous-day loss, directing sharp criticism at pitcher Choi Seung-yong and catcher Yoon Jun-ho. Choi started agai…
“They would not accept the timeout without checking the umpire, and we lost there,” KIA manager says after pitch-clock violation
“That’s where we lost,” KIA Tigers manager Lee Beom-ho said while discussing a disputed pitch-clock violation at a decisive point in the seventh inning. Lee met reporters at Changwon NC Park on Sept. …
South Korea Sets Asian Games Target of 40 to 45 Gold Medals
South Korea’s athletes are aiming to reclaim a place at the top of Asian sport, with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games only two weeks away. The team held its send-off ceremony on Sept. 3 at the Jincheon Na…
LG chairman Koo Kwang-mo personally welcomes Go Woo-seok as he returns to Jamsil
Go Woo-seok returned to Jamsil in an LG Twins uniform after three years, facing reporters before the team’s game against the Doosan Bears. The pitcher appeared somewhat nervous as he spoke at his offi…
Ko Woo-suk returns to LG after three-year MLB challenge, puts the pinstripes back on
Ko Woo-suk has put the LG Twins’ pinstripes back on. Three years after leaving his former club to pursue a Major League Baseball career, the pitcher returned to Jamsil Stadium. Ko stepped onto the fie…
Culture minister rewards 27 employees with 39 million won in special incentives
South Korea’s culture minister has awarded 27 employees a total of 39 million won in special incentives for producing notable results through proactive administration. The awards marked the fourth rou…
Son Heung-min’s NOS7 clothing brand to close at the end of 2026 as he focuses on football
Son Heung-min’s clothing brand NOS7 will disappear at the end of next year, bringing a four-year business journey to a close. The brand announced on Instagram that it would end operations on December …
South Korea’s women’s wheelchair fencing team wins first-ever World Cup team gold
South Korea’s women’s wheelchair fencing team has won the country’s first-ever World Cup team gold, defeating China 26-21 in the épée final in Pattaya, Thailand, on the second. Kim Sun-mi, Kwon Hyo-ky…
Doosan Bears Change Lineup as Rivalry Sweep Looms
The Doosan Bears changed their batting lineup ahead of the final game of their three-game series against the LG Twins after losing the first two rivalry games. Kim Min-seok returned to the lineup, whi…
Lee Young-min Set to Remain in K League Next Season After Coaching Rule Change
Bucheon FC manager Lee Young-min will be able to remain on the K League bench next season after South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism finalized a change to a disputed coaching qualific…
Changwon NC Park Flooded by Heavy Rain
Heavy rain suddenly flooded Changwon NC Park on September 3, as the NC Dinos prepared to face the KIA Tigers in the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League. Lee Jae-hak was scheduled to start for NC, while Yang H…
Heavy Rain Pours Over Changwon NC Park
Heavy rain suddenly poured over Changwon NC Park on September 3, as the NC Dinos prepared to face the KIA Tigers in the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League. Lee Jae-hak was scheduled to start for NC, while Ya…
[Photo] Can the Baseball Game Go Ahead at Changwon NC Park?
A sudden downpour has hit Changwon NC Park ahead of the scheduled KBO League game between the NC Dinos and KIA Tigers, prompting questions over whether the game can proceed. NC is set to start Lee Jae…
[Photo] Sudden Torrential Rain Hits Changwon NC Park
Sudden torrential rain is falling at Changwon NC Park ahead of the September 3 KBO League game between the NC Dinos and KIA Tigers. NC plans to start Lee Jae-hak, while KIA plans to start Yang Hyeon-j…
[Photo] Changwon NC Park Staff Spring Into Action as Heavy Rain Falls
Officials at Changwon NC Park were busy responding to sudden torrential rain before the September 3 KBO League game between the NC Dinos and KIA Tigers. Lee Jae-hak is scheduled to start for NC, while…
Korea Cup Becomes Korea’s First G2 Horse Race as It Opens at Seoul Racecourse
The Korea Cup is entering its 10th year with a new distinction: it has become the first Korean horse race to receive G2 status. The 2026 Korea Cup and Korea Sprint will open on the 6th at LetsRun Park…
South Korea Reveals Asian Games Men’s Basketball Roster with a Twist
South Korea’s men’s basketball team will use an unusual roster structure at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: it will begin with 11 players and add Choi Jun-yong when the quarterfinals start. The Kor…
WKBL’s Park Shin-ja Cup comes to Cheongju with four overseas teams invited
The Korea Women’s Basketball League will bring the 2026 KB Kookmin Bank Park Shin-ja Cup back to Cheongju, with four overseas teams invited to strengthen the field. The WKBL announced the tournament s…
Record Punishment: Clippers Fined $30 Million and Stripped of Five First-Round Picks Over Kawhi Leonard Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers have received what the article calls an unprecedented punishment over an illegal contract involving Kawhi Leonard. The sanctions include a $30 million fine, valued at about 40…
An Se-young cruises past China’s Han Qianxi in 39 minutes to keep Masters three-peat hopes alive
An Se-young made quick work of China’s Han Qianxi, defeating her 2-0 in just 39 minutes at the China Masters. The South Korean, who plays for Samsung Life, beat the world No. 33 Chinese player 21-14, …
Official: Japan international defender Yukinari Sugawara, Serie A's only Japanese player this season, joins Cagliari on loan from Southampton
Yukinari Sugawara, described as Serie A's only Japanese player this season, has made another loan move in Europe. The Japan international defender is leaving Southampton for Italy's Cagliari on a deal…
South Korea Finalizes 12-Player Women’s Volleyball Squad for Asian Games
South Korea has finalized the 12 players who will represent the country in women’s volleyball at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with captain Kang So-hwi and Lee Da-hyeon among the central figures.…
‘6.4 trillion won’ still doesn’t capture it: Premier League transfer market breaks record again
The Premier League summer transfer market moved an astonishing £3.49 billion, about 6.411 trillion won, according to figures cited by BBC and reported by OSEN. The record fell for a second consecutive…
Batting .322 with 16 Homers and 93 RBIs Is Not the Whole Story: The ‘Choi Hyung-woo Effect’ Has Samsung on Top
Choi Hyung-woo’s contribution to the Samsung Lions goes beyond his .322 batting average, 16 home runs and 93 RBIs. His return has also given the league-leading team an experienced center of gravity. S…
Rubén Pérez announces retirement in emotional farewell post
“Today the moment has come to say goodbye,” Rubén Pérez wrote as he brought his professional football career to an end. The 37-year-old Spanish midfielder announced his retirement in an emotional post…
Motherhood meets elite sport: Spain to cover egg freezing for women footballers. Will Greece follow?
Spain is preparing to take a new step in supporting women footballers: its football federation plans to cover the cost of egg freezing for players representing the national team. The initiative joins …
Emmanouil Karalis: “I could break the world record and still finish second”
Emmanouil Karalis has reached a point in his career where even a world record might not be enough to win. “I could break the world record and still finish second,” the Greek pole-vaulter said. Karalis…
Olympiacos: Leon Bailey’s arrival time in Athens revealed
Leon Bailey is scheduled to land in Athens at 12:35 a.m. as he prepares to complete his move to Olympiacos. The Greek club officially finalized the signing of the 29-year-old Jamaican winger on Wednes…
The eighth Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament comes to T-Center: Full schedule
The Telekom Center Athens will host the eighth Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament on September 18 and 19, bringing four teams together in memory of Panathinaikos’ historic leader. Panathinaikos AKTOR, P…
Enzo Fernández says the Bible led him to choose Manchester City's No. 17
Enzo Fernández has taken Manchester City's No. 17 shirt, a number Kevin De Bruyne wore for a decade, but the Argentine midfielder says a Bible verse shaped his choice. Fernández explained that he is a…
Olympiacos: Montero Gets to Work as Training Footage Emerges
Jean Montero is now in Athens and has immediately begun preparing with Olympiacos. The 23-year-old guard arrived in Greece on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 2, after completing his commitments with the Do…
International players join Panathinaikos preparations, while Bonga, Bandio and Francisco make their first appearances
Panathinaikos’ preparations are continuing with six additional players now available to coach Željko Obradović. Dinos Mitoglou, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Juancho Hernangómez, Branco Bandio, Sylvain Fran…
Romanian Cup draw sparks scandal as balls could not be mixed properly
An unusual scene during the Romanian Cup draw has raised questions about how the procedure was conducted. The glass bowl used for the draw was filled with balls, making it particularly difficult to mi…
Ancelotti meets Mourinho during visit to Real Madrid training center
Carlo Ancelotti made a special return to Real Madrid’s training center on the morning of Sept. 3, visiting the club he once coached. Ancelotti, who now leads Brazil’s national team, spoke with familia…
Giannis Konstantelias to undergo surgery next week, with return expected in March
Giannis Konstantelias' dream Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund ended with a serious left-knee injury. The Greek attacking midfielder scored against Hamburg, then suffered a cruciate ligament tear…
Lewis Hamilton Turns Heads at Monza in a Vintage Look and Collectible Ferrari F40
Lewis Hamilton made a striking entrance at the Monza paddock for Media Day ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The seven-time Formula 1 champion arrived behind the wheel of a collectible Ferrari F40, tur…
When and where to watch Maria Sakkari’s US Open second-round match
Maria Sakkari returns to action at the US Open on Thursday night, September 3, seeking another step toward the third round. The Greek player reached the second round after a notable comeback against R…
Sabalenka snaps at reporter: “You’re like a joke”
Aryna Sabalenka had little patience for a U.S. Open press-conference question linking her pre-tournament appearances with parties and fun. A journalist asked how Sabalenka was feeling now that the tou…
Hull City condemns racist abuse of new signing Robinio Vaz and seeks those responsible
Hull City has publicly backed Robinio Vaz after the young footballer received racist abuse on social media. The English club condemned the messages and said it had already mobilized the relevant autho…
La Liga: Girona signs former Aris player as replacement for Ounahi
Girona moved quickly to fill the gap left by Azzedine Ounahi, who has returned to Panathinaikos in what the Greek club described as a historic transfer. The Catalan side turned to a player familiar wi…
Anthony Martial Wants a Big Comeback as Six Premier League Clubs Eye Him
Anthony Martial is looking toward England again. The French striker, now 30, has become a free agent after his time at Monterrey ended without the continuation he wanted. His career has taken him from…
Europa League: Olympiacos submits squad list for the league phase
Olympiacos has finalized its European squad for the Europa League league phase, submitting to UEFA the list of players eligible to appear in the competition’s eight matches. José Luis Mendilibar selec…
When Neymar is your opponent, Felipe Anderson tackles him after just five seconds
Facing Neymar apparently calls for action from the opening seconds. Felipe Anderson made that clear in the Santos-Palmeiras match, going into a strong challenge on the Brazilian star just five seconds…
Aubameyang Ends Gabon Career, Saying He Was Humiliated and His Reputation Smeared
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has ended his career with the Gabon national team at 37, saying federation and government officials humiliated him and damaged his reputation. The decision follows a tense pe…
Super League referee appointments announced for third round, including Big Four clashes
German referee Felix Zwayer has been selected for the headline match of the Greek Super League’s third round, the Panathinaikos-PAOK derby at OAKA. The refereeing committee also appointed Alexandros T…
€850,000 sports center in Parnassus project enters final stretch
A new sports center is taking shape in the Parnassus area as construction moves into its final phase in the Municipal Community of Polydrosos. The project carries a budget of €850,000 and focuses on u…
Argentina: Every Match Will Stop in the 10th Minute to Honor Messi
Every men’s and women’s football match in Argentina will stop in the 10th minute during the next round, in a special tribute to Lionel Messi. The Argentine Football Association said the gesture recogn…
The “lucky” coin a fan gave Paolini after her victory
Jasmine Paolini’s celebration after reaching the US Open third round included an unexpected gift from a fan: a lucky coin. The Italian defeated compatriot Lucrezia Stefanini 6-4, 6-1. After the match,…
Greek Cup: Where and when to watch Panathinaikos face Niki Volos
Panathinaikos opens its League Phase campaign in the Superbet Greek Cup on Thursday night, welcoming Niki Volos to OAKA at 9 p.m. The team, led by Jacob Neestrup, is looking to make a winning start to…
NBA hits billionaire Clippers owner Steve Ballmer with sweeping punishment
The NBA punished Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer by taking away his authority for an entire season. The league also imposed sweeping sanctions on the franchise after concluding that irregular…
Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus trains with Barcelona for the first time
Gabriel Jesus joined Barcelona training for the first time on Thursday, just as Gavi returned from injury to take part in the session. The Brazilian forward, Barcelona’s latest signing of the summer, …
Croatian government mourns Hajduk legend Ivan Gudelj: “Many will miss him”
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has expressed condolences after the death of Ivan Gudelj, remembering the Hajduk great as both an exceptional footballer and a “great man.” In a message issued on behal…
Sesvete urges Zagreb and Dinamo to revive the stalled Sesvetska dolina project
While Zagreb debates the future of Maksimir and Dinamo's training facilities, NK Sesvete is pointing to a project that already exists on the city's eastern edge. In an open letter to Mayor Tomislav To…
Model places Hajduk just outside the Conference League knockout places
Hajduk Split have yet to play a single league-phase match in the Conference League, but a projection has already placed them one point short of the knockout route. Football Meets Data’s model puts Haj…
Dinamo seeks solutions for two players as transfer window closes
Dinamo Zagreb could temporarily lose two players in the final days of the transfer window, with Robert Mudražija and Fran Topić reportedly being considered for loans. Neither player appeared on the sq…
UEFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Two Fenerbahçe Stars After Champions League Chaos
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahçe players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood after a chaotic Champions League playoff match against Olympique Lyonnais. The Turkish club sai…
What recognition for Sergej Jakirović: Hull coach shortlisted for major award
Sergej Jakirović has earned a place among the leading candidates for the Barclays Manager of the Month award after an exceptional start to his first Premier League season. The Hull City coach guided t…
Details emerge for the farewell to Croatian football legend Ivan Gudelj
Ivan Gudelj’s final farewell will take place across two days, with Hajduk Split first honoring its former star at Poljud and family, friends and others gathering afterward at the All Saints cemetery i…
Filip Hrgović celebrates career-defining win and praises Moses Itauma
Filip Hrgović marked the biggest victory of his career with a message that celebrated both his own achievement and the opponent he had just beaten. The Croatian heavyweight won the IBF title after a s…
Luka Modrić hopes to return to Madrid one day and help Real Madrid
Luka Modrić still thinks of Madrid as home, but he says his life in Milan has begun well. The Croatia captain gave Marca an emotional account of leaving Real Madrid, the club where he played from 2012…
Filip Hrgović’s brother: I screamed so much my stomach started hurting, and our mother cried
Matija Hrgović screamed instructions from the second row at London’s O2 Arena, then rushed into the ring to embrace his brother. “I screamed so much my stomach started hurting,” he recalled, describin…
Almena gives up Saudi fortune to join Dinamo, here is how much he will earn
Iker Almena has given up most of his Saudi salary to join Dinamo Zagreb. The Spanish winger will earn about €400,000 a year in Zagreb, roughly the same amount he made during his loan at Hajduk Split, …
Arsenal missing key players ahead of Chelsea clash
Arsenal could be without new signing Bruno Guimaraes and defender Cristhian Mosquera for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Chelsea. Neither player trained with the English champions after both expe…
A giant sausage arrives at Laugardalsvöllur
A large field cover, known locally as a “sausage,” has arrived at Laugardalsvöllur to protect the stadium’s grass from snow and frost. The Icelandic Football Association, KSÍ, previously had to rent t…
Park Hang-seo says he will not coach another Southeast Asian national team because he fears facing Vietnam
Park Hang-seo says the thought of facing Vietnam from the opposing bench was enough to make him reject coaching offers from other Southeast Asian national teams. In an interview with South Korean medi…
Video: Vietnam U20 score their first goal of Asian qualifying campaign
Vietnam U20 finally broke through against Palestine when captain Nguyen Quoc Khanh rose to meet a precise cross and power a header toward goal. The moment came in the 66th minute, after Vietnam had st…
Did the referee make a mistake by sending off Vietnam U20 goalkeeper?
Vietnam U20’s late red card may have followed an earlier offside that the referee missed. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, goalkeeper Phan Dinh Bach moved forward to join an attack. Palestine wo…
Vietnam U20 coach: “As long as there is hope, we will fight to the end”
Vietnam U20’s hopes of reaching the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup are hanging by a thread after a 2-1 defeat to Palestine in Group C. The loss in Viet Tri, Phu Tho, was Vietnam’s second in as many matches. C…
CAND FC launches new season with promotion to V-League as its target
Công An Nhân Dân FC has opened its campaign for the 2026-27 professional season with a clear objective: win Vietnam’s national first division and secure promotion to the V-League. The Ministry of Publ…
2027 AFC U20 qualifying standings: North Korea lead as Vietnam remain bottom
Vietnam’s U20 team remain at the bottom of Group C in the 2027 AFC U20 qualifiers after a 2-1 defeat by Palestine on September 3. The result left Vietnam without a point after two matches and with a m…
After two straight defeats, what does Vietnam U20 need to advance?
Vietnam U20 still has a mathematical route to the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup, but it must overcome a highly demanding set of conditions after two defeats. Vietnam lost 2-1 to Palestine on Sept. 3 and rema…
North Korea’s U20 Win Gives Vietnam a Major Boost in Asian Championship Race
North Korea scored twice in stoppage time to beat Iran 2-1, giving Vietnam a much clearer route through Group C of the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers. Iran took the lead in the 47th minute when Moh…
Huỳnh Như and Ho Chi Minh City Women Face Tough AFC Champions League Group
Ho Chi Minh City Women face a demanding test in their third AFC Women’s Champions League campaign after being drawn alongside strong teams from South Korea and North Korea. The Asian Football Confeder…
Vietnamese Student Basketball Festival Opens in Hanoi
Vietnam’s first national student basketball festival opened on September 3 at Phenikaa University in Hanoi, giving university players a new organized competition centered on 3x3 basketball. The event,…
Vietnamese Diaspora Players Set to Highlight the 2026-27 V-League
Vietnam’s 2026-27 V-League season opens on September 4 with a growing group of Vietnamese diaspora players adding competition and new options for the national team. Công An Hà Nội already had goalkeep…
Where Does Vietnam’s V-League Stand on Southeast Asia’s Football Map?
Vietnam’s V-League is preparing for a new season with a modest transfer-market valuation but an unusually crowded race for the title. The 2026-27 season will feature 14 teams, the same number as last …
Alcaraz Loses First Set at 2026 US Open, Then Storms Into Round Three
Carlos Alcaraz lost the first set of his second-round match at the 2026 US Open, then turned the contest against Jaime Faria into a one-sided rout. The world No. 3 struggled early, making repeated unf…
Fans hope Đình Bắc will drink beer only once or twice a year
A widely circulated video of Vietnamese football star Nguyễn Đình Bắc enthusiastically clinking glasses at a party has reopened a familiar argument: how much freedom should professional athletes have …
Sarr hurt after Crystal Palace block dream move to Liverpool, Sage says
Ismaïla Sarr must come to terms with the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, Crystal Palace coach Pierre Sage said. The Senegal international attracted interest from Liverpool late in the tran…
Clubs spend record $9.89 billion in international transfer window, FIFA says
Football’s summer transfer market reached a new financial high, with clubs spending more than $9.89 billion on international fees, according to FIFA. The governing body recorded more than 12,500 trans…
‘A Player We’ll Miss’: Mourinho Pays Tribute to Messi
José Mourinho has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina captain’s retirement from international football. The Real Madrid manager described Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, as “…
Edin Dzeko to make final Bosnia appearance against Sweden
Edin Dzeko says he never imagined how emotional it would feel to announce the end of his Bosnia and Herzegovina career. On October 2, against Sweden, the 40-year-old striker will make his final appear…
EPL: Liverpool coach Iraola happy with club’s summer signings
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says the club has completed the summer business it needed and that his attention has now shifted to coaching the squad. Liverpool made four major additions, led by the …
Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Georginio Wijnaldum after Camara drama, reports say
Chelsea are considering a surprise move for Georginio Wijnaldum as they urgently look for midfield reinforcements, according to French outlet Foot Mercato. The former Liverpool midfielder is currently…
Ex-Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo’s son joins Celtic on loan
Landon Emenalo, the 18-year-old son of former Super Eagles defender and ex-Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, will spend the season with Celtic after joining the Scottish club on loan from Ch…
Ghana reappoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach
Carlos Queiroz is back in charge of Ghana’s Black Stars after the Ghana Football Association decided to reappoint the Portuguese coach for another spell. The 73-year-old had taken over in April and le…
Fury confirms Joshua showdown at Madison Square Garden
Tyson Fury has confirmed a proposed showdown with Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Organisers Netflix and Alalshikh had pushed to stage the blockbuster contest in the United States, forcing Jo…
Full list: 10 players with the biggest wage increases after transfers
Ollie Watkins reportedly secured the biggest pay rise on the list after leaving Aston Villa for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. His weekly salary is said to have risen from £130,000 to £410,618, an incre…
Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall survives serious car crash and says she is lucky to be alive
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is “lucky and blessed to be alive” after a serious head-on car crash while travelling to training. The 27-year-old American said the collision l…
Argentina FA to Pause Every Game in 10th Minute for Messi Tribute
Every match in Argentina’s men’s and women’s competitions will stop in the 10th minute on the next matchday for a one-minute tribute to Lionel Messi. The Argentine Football Association said the stoppa…
Fabregas becomes third foreign coach to win Serie A Coach of the Year
Cesc Fabregas has joined a select group of foreign coaches to win Serie A’s top coaching award after a landmark season with Como. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder received the honour at the G…
Manchester City tops all-time transfer-window spending list after record €526 million outlay
Manchester City has pushed the transfer market past a new financial threshold. After spending €526.2 million on new players in the 2026/27 summer window, the club became the first to cross €500 millio…
Fury confirms Joshua fight will take place in the United States
Tyson Fury has finally named the venue for his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua: New York’s Madison Square Garden. The former world heavyweight champion announced the news on Instagram with a…
Indonesia beat Laos 3-0 to take top spot in Asian Cup qualifying Group H
Indonesia Under-20 moved to the top of Group H in 2027 Asian Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win over hosts Laos at National Stadium KM 16 on Thursday night. The match began two hours late because of heavy …
Seven Top Players Who Are Without Clubs in 2026
The summer transfer window may have closed across several leading European competitions, but the market remains open for players without clubs. Among the names still available are several footballers …
Iraola Pleased with Liverpool Signings as Barcola Prepares for Debut
Andoni Iraola is satisfied with Liverpool’s summer recruitment, and the club’s most eye-catching signing could soon make his first appearance. Bradley Barcola, the French winger signed from Paris Sain…
UNM Alumni Discover Padel and New Connections, From the Court to Public Service
For Bari Chasbari, the Nusa Mandiri Padel Reunion 2026 offered two firsts: his first padel match and a chance to meet alumni he had never known before. The event took place at Numa Padel in Jatiwaring…
Premier League breaks summer transfer spending record at £3.49 billion
The Premier League has closed another transfer window with a record bill. Clubs spent more than £3.49 billion before the 2026/27 window shut on September 1. Manchester City undertook the biggest overh…
Indonesia men’s basketball team steps up Asian Games preparations as final roster nears announcement
Indonesia’s men’s basketball team has moved directly into preparations for the 2026 Asian Games after completing the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 pre-qualifiers in Seremban, Malaysia. The squad’s training camp …
20-year-old Slovenian wins Vuelta stage after bold breakaway
Jakob Omrzel delivered the biggest victory of his young career by winning Stage 12 of the Vuelta a España after breaking away in southern Spain. The 20-year-old Bahrain Victorious rider began the stag…
Football’s Cross-Border Spending Frenzy Sets Another Record
Football’s international transfer market has set another financial record. Clubs around the world spent $9.89 billion on player deals that moved money across national borders during the summer window,…
Danish FA asks to meet EU sports commissioner over FIFA case
Jesper Møller, chairman of the Danish Football Union, has invited EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef to discuss the situation at FIFA and the future of football governance. Møller signed the letter…
Anders Antonsen crushes Japanese opponent to reach China Masters quarterfinals
Anders Antonsen made quick work of Kenta Nishimoto on Thursday, sweeping the Japanese player 21-11, 21-9 at the China Masters in Shenzhen. The Danish world No. 5 controlled the match across all areas …
US Open live: Siniaková faces Osaka in second round as Svrčina loses first set
The US Open’s second round continues with several Czech players in action. Dalibor Svrčina is playing Italy’s Luciano Darderi, while Kateřina Siniaková faces Japan’s Naomi Osaka. Marie Bouzková, Jakub…
CANAL+ expands its sports offering with rights to prestigious women’s football league
CANAL+ is adding one of Europe’s most prestigious women’s football competitions to its sports lineup. From Friday, September 4, viewers on CANAL+ Sport will be able to watch the Barclays Women’s Super…
Czech Women and Past World Championships: Fitness Coach Recalls 17 Weeks of Preparation and a Top Team
Aleš Kaplan has watched Czech women's basketball through some of its most memorable recent moments. His connection with the sport also took him to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. As a fitness specia…
Night owl Nosková, while Muchová cruised on, felt sorry for her opponent. Wimbledon finalists keep rolling
Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová are both through to the third round of the US Open. Nosková matched her best result in New York, while Muchová already knows what it is like to reach the tournament’…
Bartůňková vs. Maria: Where to Watch the US Open Live and Betting Odds
Nikola Bartůňková is enjoying a strong period and has reached the second round of the 2026 US Open after a dominant performance in her opening match. The 20-year-old Czech player will next meet Tatjan…
David Douděra bids farewell to Slavia: “More than just a job”
David Douděra said goodbye to Slavia Prague in the emotional style that marked his time on the pitch, closing four years at the club before his move to Cincinnati. “Dear friends, fans and critics. Tod…
Alcaraz pushes back against tennis calendar: I will skip some tournaments
Carlos Alcaraz says his wrist injury has convinced him that tennis’s packed calendar needs to change. The seven-time Grand Slam champion missed four months because of the injury and lost his position …
Billion-dollar stars and World Cup talents: the summer’s biggest transfers
The latest summer transfer window is over, and English football clubs once again led the spending. Teams in England’s league paid about £3.5 billion, nearly 100 billion Czech koruna, during the window…
Van Aert’s wild roller coaster: Even a veteran bowed to the star who does what no other champion does
Wout van Aert was laughing contagiously at the finish of the Vuelta’s 11th stage in the historic city of Lorca. He embraced every rider from the Visma team, not because he had won, but because his you…
Vuelta 2026 stage 12: Route, profile and favorites from Vera to Calar Alto
The 12th stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España will deliver a severe test of the riders’ climbing ability. The race’s first Andalusian mountain stage heads from Vera into the Sierra de Los Filabres. The r…
Richard Carapaz Moves Within Reach of Vuelta a España Podium After Stage 12
Richard Carapaz moved closer to the Vuelta a España podium after finishing ninth on a demanding mountain stage, lifting him to fourth place overall. The EF Education-EasyPost rider completed the 166.6…
Enner Valencia Misses Penalty as Boca Juniors Reach Copa Argentina Quarterfinals
Enner Valencia came close to becoming the costly miss in Boca Juniors’ Copa Argentina campaign, but Álvaro Montero rescued the team with two penalty saves. Valencia entered the round-of-16 match again…
Ball boy scandal sends Unión Española before disciplinary tribunal
Unión Española will appear before Chile’s ANFP Autonomous Disciplinary Tribunal over an unusual incident involving a ball boy during its 1-0 defeat to Rangers at Estadio Santa Laura. The summons, incl…
Waterman complaint leads Universidad de Concepción to face ANFP disciplinary tribunal
Universidad de Concepción has been called before the ANFP’s Autonomous Disciplinary Tribunal after a match that ended with forward Cecilio Waterman acting as goalkeeper in the final minutes. The summo…
Pellegrini responds to Mourinho: “He looks more mature and more thoughtful”
Manuel Pellegrini has accepted José Mourinho’s apology and used the opportunity to close a long-running chapter between the two coaches. Mourinho recently said he felt “like an idiot” over his past ve…
“The next Alexis Sánchez”: English media react with excitement to Osorio’s arrival at Crystal Palace
Darío Osorio’s arrival at Crystal Palace became one of the most discussed transfers in the English sports press as Europe’s transfer window closed. The Chilean attacker, who developed at Universidad d…
‘Genius pass’: Brazilian media hail Erick Pulgar after brilliant Flamengo move
Erick Pulgar needed only 31 minutes to win unanimous praise from the Brazilian sports press. The Chilean midfielder produced a standout moment in Flamengo’s 2-0 victory over Mirassol in the Brasileira…
Alexis Sánchez stars as Montreal draws 1-1 with Vancouver Whitecaps
Alexis Sánchez changed the rhythm of the match after coming off the bench, but CF Montreal could not hold on to its lead against Vancouver Whitecaps. The teams drew 1-1 at BC Place in the first leg of…
Carlos Alcaraz fights back against Jaime Faria to reach the US Open third round
Carlos Alcaraz survived an early scare from Portugal’s Jaime Faria and powered into the third round of the US Open. The Spanish third seed, defending the title at the season’s final Grand Slam, lost t…
When and where to watch Pellegrini’s Betis face Real Madrid in La Liga
Real Betis and Real Madrid meet Friday at Seville’s La Cartuja Stadium, with both teams looking to maintain their early momentum in La Liga. The match begins at 3 p.m. local time, or 1900 GMT. Chilean…
Limache beat Ñublense 2-0 in Quillota behind inspired Daniel Castro
Deportes Limache finally played its postponed match against Ñublense after lighting problems at the Lucio Fariña Fernández stadium delayed the fixture. The Quillota meeting ended in a 2-0 victory for …
Mohamed Salah reveals why he joined Trabzonspor: “That’s why I’m here”
Mohamed Salah says he did not join Trabzonspor simply to add another club to an already decorated career. He came because he was still looking for something new to chase. “I have achieved many things …
Beşiktaş’s New Signing Ümit Akdağ Arrives in Istanbul
Ümit Akdağ has arrived in Istanbul after completing his move to Beşiktaş. Club officials met the 22-year-old player at the airport. Akdağ has signed a four-year contract with the club, which is manage…
Franculino Dju Arrives in Trabzon: “I Feel Very Happy”
Trabzonspor’s new striker Franculino Dju has arrived in Trabzon, where supporters greeted him at the airport. Speaking after his arrival, Dju said, “I am happy to be here. I feel very good and happy t…
Baptiste Vadic wins the opening stage of the 2026 Tour of Istanbul
Baptiste Vadic opened the 2026 Tour of Istanbul with a win and left the first day wearing two jerseys. The French rider from TotalEnergies won the 165-kilometre stage from Silivri to Çatalca, the long…
Referees Named for Matchday Six of Turkey's Trendyol 1. Lig
The referees who will officiate the sixth-week matches in Turkey's Trendyol 1. Lig have been announced. The Turkish Football Federation's Central Refereeing Board assigned Melek Dakan to Bandırmaspor …
Halil Umut Meler Appointed Referee for Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş Derby
Halil Umut Meler will take charge of the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby in the fourth week of Turkey’s 2026/27 Süper Lig season. The Turkish Football Federation’s Central Referee Board announced the appoin…
Who will Turkey’s volleyball team face in the European Championship semifinal?
Turkey’s women’s volleyball team will face Serbia in the CEV European Championship semifinal if it gets past Germany in the quarterfinal. Serbia secured its place in the last four with a 3-0 victory o…
Beşiktaş Announces Ümit Akdağ’s Arrival Time in Istanbul
Beşiktaş has announced when its new signing Ümit Akdağ will arrive in Istanbul. The 22-year-old center-back is due at the domestic terminal of Istanbul Airport at 5:05 p.m. today. The Istanbul club pr…
El Chadaille Bitshiabu becomes Galatasaray’s 12th French player
El Chadaille Bitshiabu has joined a select group at Galatasaray. The 21-year-old became the Istanbul club’s 12th French footballer after signing during this summer’s transfer window. Galatasaray had p…
Porto Sign Gabriel Mec on Five-Year Deal After Fenerbahçe Interest
Gabriel Mec’s next destination is Porto. The 18-year-old midfielder has left Grêmio for a five-year contract with the Portuguese club, which will pay €11 million for his transfer. Porto announced the …
Which Matches Are on Today, and Where Can You Watch Them? The September 3 Schedule
Sports fans have a busy Thursday ahead, with matches across domestic leagues in Turkey, Spain and France, as well as the CEV Women’s European Championship. Turkey’s 1. Lig schedule begins at 5 p.m., w…
Fenerbahçe says UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Guendouzi and Greenwood
Fenerbahçe have announced that UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the club and players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood after their Champions League playoff second leg against Lyon. Fene…
Germany vs. Türkiye: When is the match, where can you watch it, and is it free?
Türkiye’s women’s national volleyball team will meet Germany in the quarterfinals of the CEV Trendyol 2026 Women’s European Championship. The match will begin at 7 p.m. at Istanbul’s Sinan Erdem Sport…
Concepción invites visitors to its 2026 Rally and Forestry Fair
Concepción is preparing for a busy weekend built around two major events: the 2026 Concepción Rally and the sixth edition of its Forestry Fair. The program combines sport, tourism, culture and gastron…
Transfer Market Shows England Is Building Its Own Super League
The €145 million move of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea to Manchester City has become a symbol of the Premier League’s runaway transfer market. Chelsea bought the Argentina midfielder from Benfica for €1…
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After careful consideration, Sabolič returns to help his hometown club
After 16 years away, Robert Sabolič is returning to Podmežakla, the arena where his hockey career began. The 37-year-old forward and captain of Slovenia’s national team chose a return to Jesenice afte…
From missed shots to new victories: Lessons from elite athletes
Elite athletes are not defined by physical fitness alone. Their ability to manage pressure, doubts and failure can be just as important, a Generali project featuring Slovenian sports figures argues. I…
Čerin: Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe Have Realized They Can Achieve Something Big
Primož Roglič is still chasing a record fifth Vuelta a España victory, and former Slovenian cyclist Primož Čerin believes the opportunity is within reach. Roglič trails race leader Enric Mas of Movist…
Training alongside Vinicius and Mbappé forced Yan Diomande to raise his level
Yan Diomande has gone from playing football on any surface he could find in Abidjan to training every day alongside Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid. The 19-year-old says the level at …
High ambitions despite setbacks: FC Rosengård aims to become a European powerhouse
FC Rosengård has set its sights on becoming a European powerhouse, even as its first steps under new international ownership have proved more difficult than expected in the Damallsvenskan. The Malmö c…
Star player misses World Cup after passport disappears
China basketball star Yueru Li will miss the World Cup in Berlin for an unexpectedly mundane reason: her passport disappeared in the mail while being sent in the United States. The 27-year-old, who pl…
Unique race: Sailing around the world as if it were 1968
The Golden Globe Race will send sailors around the world from Les Sables d’Olonne, France, on September 6, in a competition designed to feel like 1968. Pär Nyman, 57, will become the first Swede to st…
1860 Munich under pressure after cup exit at Vilzing
TSV 1860 Munich has no time to dwell on its cup defeat. Three days after losing to regional league leaders TSV Buchbach in the state cup round of 16, the team faces another demanding test away to thir…
Schalke’s Bundesliga homecoming after 1,024 days comes against Bayern
Schalke’s Bundesliga homecoming after more than 1,000 days could hardly be more difficult. The promoted club will welcome record champion Bayern Munich on Saturday evening in a sold-out arena holding …
Bundesliga: Hoeneß wants calm after Stuttgart’s “turbulent days”
Sebastian Hoeneß is relieved that the transfer window has closed. The Stuttgart coach said the uncertainty surrounding possible departures had created “turbulent days” before Friday’s important Bundes…
Klose embraces the unfamiliar pressure of leading the 2. Bundesliga
Miroslav Klose is enjoying a pressure he has not often felt at 1. FC Nürnberg: the pressure that comes with leading the 2. Bundesliga. Three wins have sent the team to the top of the table, and around…
Klopp visits VfB Stuttgart, and Hoeneß welcomes the meeting
Sebastian Hoeneß described his first meeting with new Germany coach Jürgen Klopp as “super pleasant” after Klopp visited VfB Stuttgart training on Monday. The 44-year-old Stuttgart coach said both sid…
Germany’s basketball women begin World Cup mission on home court in Berlin
Germany’s women’s basketball team has spent years waiting for a home World Cup. On Friday, it will begin its campaign in a sold-out Uber Arena in Berlin, carrying the ambition of winning a medal at on…
Pressure Mounts on Freiburg Veterans Günter and Grifo as Young Players Push Forward
Derry Scherhant and Jordy Makengo are putting pressure on two of Freiburg’s established names, Vincenzo Grifo and Christian Günter. The younger players have made strong starts to the season, weakening…
Bundesliga: No Frankfurt shake-up as Krösche stays on as sporting director
The big showdown at Eintracht Frankfurt did not happen. Markus Krösche remains the Bundesliga club’s sporting director for now, and said after a supervisory board meeting that he continues in the role…
Bayern striker Kane ends ‘crisis’ with two goals against Osnabrück
Harry Kane’s two-game goal drought had already become a joke at Bayern Munich. After the England striker scored twice in a 4-1 German Cup win over VfL Osnabrück, sporting director Christoph Freund cou…
Women’s football: “We’re lost for words” as Wolfsburg miss out on Champions League
VfL Wolfsburg’s players stood just one successful penalty away from the Champions League, but a dramatic shootout sent the two-time winners out against Inter Milan. The German runners-up lost the qual…
Barcola arrival gives Liverpool a boost as Iraola targets first league win
Liverpool can finally turn from transfer business to the task of winning. Manager Andoni Iraola said the closed window had clarified his squad as the team prepares to visit promoted Ipswich Town on Fr…
UAE Olympic Committee reviews final preparations for 2026 Asian Games
The UAE Olympic Committee has begun reviewing the final arrangements for the country’s delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The committee held a joint coordination meeting with r…
Alcaraz and Sabalenka advance as US Open clears rain backlog
Carlos Alcaraz took another step in his return from injury at the US Open, while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also moved on as organisers finally worked through the tournament’s rain-delayed bac…
Vilnius sports festival invites the city to put sport first
For three days, Vilnius will turn sport into a citywide invitation to watch, try and experience. The Vilnius Sports Festival, organized by Active Vilnius as part of the Vilnius Days program, will take…
Lithuanian parliament speaker criticizes basketball federation’s decision to ease Russia and Belarus restrictions
Juozas Olekas, speaker of Lithuania’s parliament, has criticized the International Basketball Federation for easing some restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus. Olekas said nothing had chang…
Premier League clubs splash a record £3.46 billion on players
Money poured into the English Premier League again this summer, pushing transfer spending to a record £3.46 billion, or about $4.67 billion. The record improved for a second straight summer. Last year…
Lithuania condemns FIBA decision to let Russian and Belarusian representatives return to competitions
Lithuania’s Ministry of Education, Science and Sport has sharply criticized FIBA’s decision to reopen international basketball competitions to individual representatives from Russia and Belarus. The m…
NBA champion Josh Hart mocks Monaco’s collapsed EuroLeague project
Monaco’s ambitious basketball project has collapsed. After successful seasons in the EuroLeague, the club ran into financial difficulties, left the competition and lost the right to play in France’s t…
Domantas Sabonis receives major warning about his future with the Kings
Domantas Sabonis has received a troubling signal about his future in Sacramento. ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst reports that the Kings do not intend to extend the Lithuanian center’s contract, despite a…
Kazakhstan Wins 18 Medals at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan’s national team has won 18 medals at the sixth World Nomad Games in the Kyrgyz Republic. The haul includes six gold medals, one silver and 11 bronze. Kazakh athletes have reached the podium…
Legendary Kazakh short-track champion Abzal Azhgaliyev announces retirement
Abzal Azhgaliyev is leaving competitive short track after 24 years in the sport, but he does not intend to leave it behind. Kazakhstan’s first athlete to win a Short Track World Cup stage and a four-t…
Dastan Satpayev named Player of the Match in Burnley draw with Middlesbrough
Dastan Satpayev was named Player of the Match after Burnley drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough in the fourth-round Championship fixture. The 18-year-old Kazakhstan winger created Burnley’s first serious chan…
Russia thrashes the United States in the second kok-boru tournament match
Russia’s kok-boru team overwhelmed the United States 17-6 in the second round of the tournament at the sixth World Nomad Games. The American side lost heavily, but Ladd Howell again delighted spectato…
Kyrgyzstan wins second straight kok-boru match at World Nomad Games
Kyrgyzstan secured its second consecutive victory in the kok-boru tournament at the 6th World Nomad Games, defeating Uzbekistan 16-11 in the Issyk-Kul region. Nurzhan Melisbekov led the Kyrgyz scoring…
Nomad Games 2026: Sambo competition results announced
The sambo competition at the VI World Nomad Games brought together 42 athletes from 20 countries at the Gazprom Sports and Recreation Complex on September 3. The results were announced in three weight…
WNG 2026: Ordo competitions continue in Kyrchyn
Ordo competitions at the sixth World Nomad Games are continuing in Kyrchyn, with at least 115 athletes from 13 countries competing in the traditional national game. The first day included victories fo…
Kyrgyzstan wins three er enish medals at World Nomad Games
Kyrgyz athletes opened the er enish competition at the VI World Nomad Games with three medals: one gold and two silver. The first day of competition took place on September 2 at Kok-Boru Arena in Chol…
Kazakhstan Leads After First Stage of Equestrian Marathon at World Nomad Games
Kazakhstan took the lead after the first 50 kilometers of the Kochmondor Zhurushu International Equestrian Marathon at the VI World Nomad Games. Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Too team sits second in the intermedia…
World Nomad Games 2026: today’s sports, cultural and scientific events
The sixth World Nomad Games offer a packed programme of sport, culture and science on September 3. At Kyrchyn pasture, visitors can attend the “Unity Caravan” entertainment programme, ethnic music and…
“#Confe”: Lester Martínez’s signature becomes a tattoo
Lester Martínez’s signature did not remain on paper or skin for long. After the Guatemalan boxer defeated Croatia’s Luka Plantić and won his WBC title on March 21, a fan asked him to sign an arm. The …
Mahrez, Benzema and Pogba: veteran football stars still without clubs
The 2026 summer transfer window has closed, but several familiar names remain without clubs. Among the most prominent is Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez. Karim Benzema and Paul Pogba are also listed amon…
Iraqi Stars League launches fifth round with four matches
Four matches will be played on Thursday as the Iraqi Stars League enters its fifth round.
Ski World Championships Could Become Annual as FIS Considers New Schedule
The traditional every-other-year ski world championships could soon become a thing of the past. The International Ski Federation wants to examine a schedule with championships held more frequently tha…
CTBC Brothers urge fans not to stake out hotels or block players’ cars
The CTBC Brothers have asked fans to stop waiting outside team residences, hotels and parking lots after a series of incidents involving supporters pursuing coaches and players. In a statement, the Ch…
PLG: Tainan TSG Hawks deny deliberately overpaying for Kao Kuo-hao
The Tainan TSG Hawks say they did not deliberately drive up the price to sign Kao Kuo-hao, rejecting online reports that the Taiwan basketball player received a six-year contract worth NT$100 million.…
No overseas move, but the dream is still alive: Kao Kuo-hao joins Tainan TSG GhostHawks for three reasons
Kao Kuo-hao will not move overseas this season, but he says his dream of playing abroad remains alive after joining the PLG’s Tainan TSG GhostHawks. The 27-year-old guard said teams from China, Japan …
Shohei Ohtani endures Dodgers home-run drought as Roberts considers rest
Shohei Ohtani’s home-run drought has reached 60 at-bats, the longest he has endured since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. His slump continued against the Boston Red Sox, when he struck out in all fou…
Taiwan women’s football team heads to Japan with a late change to its 23-player Asian Games squad
Taiwan’s women’s football team has departed for Japan to prepare for the Asian Games, but its 23-player squad changed just before departure. Su Hsin-yun withdrew from the tournament after a medical as…
ERA 63.00: Taiwanese fireballer placed on development list after nine walks and hit batters in two outings
Lin Rui-jie has been placed on the Minnesota Twins’ Class A development list after two difficult appearances in which he issued nine combined walks and hit batters. The 24-year-old pitched one inning,…
CPBL: Huang Wei-chieh clears a career hurdle again after 4,030 days
Huang Wei-chieh had to wait 4,030 days to pitch beyond the fifth inning again. The Wei Chuan Dragons right-hander finally reached that mark on Wednesday against the Rakuten Monkeys, throwing 83 pitche…
Taiwan to Stop Adding New Elementary-School Sports Classes and Shift Toward Clubs
Taiwan is moving to reshape its elementary-school sports classes, with the government deciding that schools will no longer add new classes of this type. Existing programs will gradually become more li…
US Open: Alcaraz rallies in four sets for 16th straight Grand Slam win
Carlos Alcaraz turned a shaky start into a commanding comeback, beating Portugal’s Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 at the 2026 US Open. The Spanish third seed and defending champion missed an opportuni…
MLB: Li Hao-yu’s Powerful RBI Nears Taiwan Record After Historic M4 Mark
Li Hao-yu moved within four RBIs of Taiwan’s single-season Major League Baseball record during the Detroit Tigers’ 11-6 extra-inning win over the Minnesota Twins. Batting second and playing second bas…
Taiwan Pair Maintain World Champion Upset Momentum to Reach China Masters Quarterfinals
Taiwan’s Liu Kuang-heng and Hsu Yin-hui continued their strong run at the China Masters, defeating India’s Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto 21-18, 21-18 to reach the mixed doubles quarterfinals. The pa…
US Open: Spain’s No. 12 Seed Rafael Jodar Upset in First Round, Bristles at Shoelace Questions
Rafael Jodar’s US Open campaign ended with a first-round upset, and the Spanish teenager left his news conference visibly unhappy with one line of questioning. The 19-year-old, seeded 12th, lost to Ch…
MLB: Li Hao-yu races home after hit as Tigers praise his speed
Li Hao-yu gave the Detroit Tigers another productive performance, then drew special praise for the speed of his baserunning. Starting as the No. 2 hitter, Li struck out while chasing outside pitches i…
Taufiq Confident Malaysia Will Improve at Aichi-Nagoya Games
Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari believes the country can improve its showing at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, citing thorough preparation and the commitment of athletes and sp…
Wooi Yik and Aaron Tai stun the world’s No. 10 pair
Soh Wooi Yik and Aaron Tai made an immediate impression as a new partnership, defeating China’s world No. 10 men’s doubles pair at the China Masters in Guangdong. Playing together for the first time, …
Pang Ron-Pei Jing and Soon Huat-Shevon reach China Masters quarter-finals
Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing secured a place in the China Masters quarter-finals by defeating the world’s No. 9 mixed doubles pair, Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi, in Guangdong, China. The Malaysian pair, …
No excuses: Kelantan City deserved to win, says Daniel Gimenez
Daniel Gimenez offered no excuses after Negeri Sembilan FC lost 2-0 to Kelantan City in the first leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium. The Negeri Sembilan coach said Kelantan C…
Two-Way Race Set for FAM Presidency as Hamidin Withdraws
The race for the Football Association of Malaysia presidency has narrowed to two candidates after Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin withdrew from contention. FAM confirmed that Malaysia Football League presid…
Manchester United’s Zigiotti Olme targets first WSL title as new season begins
Julia Zigiotti Olme believes Manchester United can challenge for a first Women’s Super League title as the new season begins. United will open its campaign against London City Lionesses in a sold-out …
Airlink Cancels Repeat of Viral Stadium Flypast as Regulator Reviews Display
Airlink has canceled a planned repeat of its viral stadium flypast, just as South Africa’s aviation regulator examines whether the earlier display followed safety rules. The airline withdrew its appli…
Singapore F1: Ballot opens for Thursday Pit Lane Experience, with up to 4,500 fans eligible
Formula 1 fans in Singapore can enter a ballot for a rare close-up look at the teams preparing for the Singapore Grand Prix. The Thursday Pit Lane Experience will let up to 4,500 people walk through t…
Sabalenka rejects party narrative after dominant second-round win
Aryna Sabalenka had a sharp response when a reporter described the events surrounding the U.S. Open as involving “parties and fun.” After beating Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1, the double defending champio…
Football: Singapore to face Brazil and Paraguay in November friendlies at National Stadium
Singapore will face Paraguay and Brazil in November friendlies at the National Stadium, giving the Lions tests against highly ranked opposition ahead of next year’s AFC Asian Cup. The four-team Mizuho…
Folarin Balogun: A World Cup hero caught between Trump, Infantino and transfer frustration
Only weeks earlier, Folarin Balogun looked like the next great American soccer star. The New York-born son of Nigerian immigrants had come through Arsenal’s academy, played for England’s youth teams a…
Bottom of the table: Austria Vienna’s “annual drama”
Austria Vienna have never begun a Bundesliga season like this. Four defeats in their first five league matches have left the traditional Viennese club at the bottom of the table, with coach Stephan He…
Tennis: Alcaraz advances at US Open as Sabalenka also reaches third round
Carlos Alcaraz took another step toward defending his US Open title, recovering from a difficult opening set to beat Portugal’s Jaime Faria in four sets in New York. The Spaniard lost the first set 4-…
Live: Bulldogs and Broncos End Disappointing NRL Seasons in Sydney
The Canterbury Bulldogs and Brisbane Broncos were expected to feature in the 2026 NRL finals picture. Instead, their final-round meeting in Sydney brings disappointing seasons to a close, with the Bul…
Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win
Aryna Sabalenka did not take kindly to a question about parties. After beating Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 at the US Open, the defending champion pushed back sharply against a reporter’s suggestion that …
GFA to Hold Coaches’ Workshop Ahead of 2026/27 Ghana Premier League Season
The Ghana Football Association is bringing Premier League coaches together for a one-day virtual workshop before the 2026/27 campaign begins. Organised by the FA’s Technical Directorate, the session w…
Zverev survives nearly five-hour US Open marathon
Alexander Zverev needed nearly five hours, repeated escapes and a late breakthrough to avoid an unwanted place in Grand Slam history. The German edged Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a U…
Watkins scores on Saudi Pro League debut
Ollie Watkins opened his Al-Hilal account on his Saudi Pro League debut, heading Sultan Mandash’s cross in at the back post four minutes before the final whistle. Al-Hilal beat Al-Ahli 3-0 and returne…
Fernandez Completes £125 Million Move to Manchester City
Manchester City have completed the £125 million signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, matching the British transfer record and pushing their spending to a Premier League high of £458 million in a si…
England announce 15-member squad for 3rd Test against Pakistan
England have named a 15-member squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan, with Sonny Baker keeping his place after replacing Brydon Carse for the second match. Carse was not considered after…
Bayern Munich cruise past Osnabruck 4-1 to reach DFB Cup second round
Bayern Munich overcame an early scare at VfL Osnabrück to win 4-1 and advance to the second round of the DFB Cup. Robin Meibner put Osnabrück ahead with a powerful long-range shot after receiving a lo…
GOAT Debate Settled? Lionel Messi Posts Receipt-Style Record of Argentina Career
Lionel Messi has turned the debate over football’s greatest player into a mock receipt. A new Instagram post lists his Argentina career as if it were a bill, with goals, assists, minutes and major hon…
Carlos Alcaraz storms into US Open 3rd round after beating Jamie Faria
Carlos Alcaraz turned a shaky opening against Portugal’s Jaime Faria into a commanding US Open victory, winning 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the third round. The defending champion struggled to find hi…
“Were you a goalkeeper?” Bayern keeper fires back after conceding to third-tier side
Osnabrück scored an early goal against the defending champions in the German Cup, setting up an embarrassing moment for Bayern. The incident drew a pointed response from Bayern’s goalkeeper, who answe…
Will Argentina Really Collapse After Lionel Messi Retires?
Lionel Messi will never again play for Argentina’s national team, and Magyar Nemzet asks whether his decision could set off a much wider chain reaction. The headline frames the question starkly: will …
Roeselare opens new SportExpo facility at Expohallen: “A remarkable achievement”
Roeselare’s Expohallen now have a new role alongside their long-standing function as an events venue. The city has opened SportExpo, providing 4,000 square meters of indoor sports space for clubs and …
New WRC Team Reveals Its Plans: Can It Really Challenge Toyota?
A new WRC project is preparing to enter the 2027 season, but the key question is whether it can genuinely take on Toyota and the other giants of the rally world. Three manufacturers currently plan to …
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“I was lucky to survive”: Olympic long-jump champion involved in car crash
Reigning Olympic long-jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is grateful to be alive after a terrifying car crash left her with a serious concussion. The 27-year-old American was driving to traini…
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PNG Chiefs to unveil official logo and debut jersey
The PNG Chiefs have set October dates for the first public symbols of the club, ahead of their planned National Rugby League debut in 2028. The team will unveil its official emblem at a special event …
Pereira and Viñas send Toluca into Leagues Cup final with 2-0 win
Federico Pereira and Federico Viñas put Toluca into the 2026 Leagues Cup final, scoring in a 2-0 victory over León in an all-Mexican semifinal in Houston. León carried the sharper attacking threat ear…
Azhar says lack of vision and instability are hurting Pakistan cricket
Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali says the country’s cricket establishment keeps changing course because its decision-makers lack a clear vision and fear losing their jobs. His criticism followed a ma…
Naisarani comes home to Drua
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have signed former Wallabies No. 8 Isi Naisarani ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. For Naisarani, who was born in Fiji, the transfer represents m…
Official: Liga MX announces schedules for matches rescheduled because of Leagues Cup
Liga MX has rearranged parts of its Apertura 2026 calendar to give four Mexican clubs more room to pursue the Leagues Cup title. Toluca, León, América and Monterrey remain involved in the decisive sta…
