Chengdu’s Late Volley Wins It as Shanghai Port Draws in ACL Elite
Zhou Dingyang’s late volley gave Chengdu Rongcheng a 1-0 win, while Shanghai Port battled back for a 1-1 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite.
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Mourinho Back at Stamford Bridge: ‘I’ll Always Be a Blue’
Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge as Benfica coach, declaring he’ll ‘always be a blue’ ahead of their Champions League clash with Chelsea.
Lewandowski’s Header Seals Barcelona’s Comeback Win Over Real Sociedad
Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1, with Lamine Yamal assisting Lewandowski’s header, moving Barça to the top of La Liga.
Anisimova Edges Zhang Shuai in Thrilling China Open Third Round
Amanda Anisimova edged home favorite Zhang Shuai in a 15-13 tiebreak and a dominant 6-0 set to reach the China Open round of 16 in Beijing.
Sinner Survives in Beijing; Alcaraz Advances in Tokyo
Sinner survives wobble to reach the third round of the China Open, marking his 200th hard-court win. Alcaraz battles past Bergs to set up a Japan Open quarterfinal.
Zheng Qinwen’s Triumphant Return at China Open
Zheng Qinwen dazzles in her comeback at the China Open, defeating Emiliana Arango 6-3, 6-2 in Beijing after elbow surgery. A triumphant return for China’s top player.
Meet Clutch, Zayu and Maple: 2026 FIFA World Cup Mascots Unveiled
FIFA has unveiled Clutch the bald eagle, Zayu the jaguar and Maple the moose as the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Long Jianguo clinches men’s speed climbing gold at IFSC Worlds
22-year-old Long Jianguo of the Chinese mainland seized men’s speed climbing gold at IFSC Worlds in Seoul, ending a 13-year title drought.
Zhang Shuai’s Epic Comeback Electrifies China Open Crowd
Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai staged a thrilling comeback, beating Anastasia Zakharova 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in Beijing’s Diamond Court first round at the China Open.
Miroslaw Smashes Own Speed Climbing World Record to Claim World Title
Olympic champ Aleksandra Miroslaw blazed to a 6.03s speed climb in Seoul, breaking her own record and winning her third world title in a thrilling rematch.