Chinese mainland U23 top Group D after 1-0 win over Australia
The Chinese mainland U23 team edged past Australia 1-0 to top Group D at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Riyadh, thanks to Peng Xiao’s header and Li Hao’s saves.
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Four Continents Figure Skating Returns to Beijing
Beijing hosts the 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships from January 22–25, featuring 100+ top skaters and previewing teams for the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
🛷 Chinese Mainland Snags Mixed Skeleton Gold in St. Moritz
Athletes from the Chinese mainland captured mixed team skeleton gold at the St. Moritz IBSF World Cup ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Akoon-Purcell’s Buzzer-Beater Seals Shandong’s 87-85 Win Over Beijing
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell sank a last-second float to give Shandong Kylins an 87-85 road win over the Beijing Ducks, marking their fifth straight victory.
Wrexham’s Fairytale Upset: Forest Bow Out on Penalties
Wrexham stunned Nottingham Forest in a 4-3 penalty shootout in the FA Cup, extending their fairytale run under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup Return This Month ⚽🔥
Africa’s top club tournaments return January 23–25, 2026. Highlights include Al Ahly vs Young Africans and Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Hilal as the race heats up. ⚽🔥
Algeria Apologizes for Amoura’s Gesture at AFCON 2025
The Algerian Football Federation apologized to the Democratic Republic of Congo after Mohamed Amoura’s AFCON 2025 gesture, gifting a jersey and reaffirming friendship.
AFCON Quarterfinals Set: Mali vs Senegal Kicks Off Showdown
AFCON quarterfinals kick off Jan 9-10 with Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco, Algeria vs Nigeria, and Egypt vs Cote d’Ivoire. Semis follow Jan 14, final on Jan 18 in Rabat.
One-Month to Go: Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games Countdown Begins!
With just one month left until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, organizers finish venues in Milan and Cortina, test events kick off, and fans gear up for snow sports.
Two-Time Olympic Short Track Champion Wu Dajing Retires
Two-time Olympic short track champion Wu Dajing announced his retirement on Jan 6, 2026, after winning gold in 2018 and 2022, and is now coaching in Jilin.