The 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi feature dominant contingents from Asian and European powerhouses alongside resilient athletes from underrepresented nations facing financial and infrastructural hurdles.
Bangladesh achieved the greatest upset in international cricket history by defeating Australia in Darwin, surpassing other notable upsets due to the vast disparity in resources, history, and the rarity of the matchup.
Khabib Nurmagomedov praises Islam Makhachev's journey, highlighting hard work and discipline, as Makhachev prepares to defend his UFC welterweight title against underdog Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
Nigel Farage and Reform UK are experiencing a "perfect storm" of challenges, including a dip in poll ratings, a donation controversy, and a recovering Conservative Party, despite Farage's defiance and solidified core support.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
Australia's men's water polo team, the Sharks, will host the World Aquatics World Cup Finals in Sydney, starting against Spain. Fueled by their Paris 2024 Olympic quarterfinal loss, the team aims to leverage home crowd support for success and long-term program building.
The 2026 World Cup was financially successful for FIFA, expanding to 48 teams and normalizing hydration breaks. However, its legacy in the US is questioned due to inaccessible games and FIFA's structure preventing local reinvestment, despite soccer's growing popularity.
Actor Jake Johnson discusses starring in "The Dink," a pickleball comedy, despite no prior experience with the sport. He reflects on the film's lighthearted escape from divisive times, his career evolution from "New Girl" to blockbusters, and how fatherhood keeps him grounded.
Morocco is forging a new identity at the 2026 World Cup under coach Mohamed Ouahbi, shifting from a defensive-counterattacking style to ball possession and dominance. This evolution was evident in their 1-1 draw against Brazil and 3-0 win over Canada, showcasing a more proactive approach.
Jack Draper, a wildcard, has reached the Wimbledon men's semi-finals, a feat not seen since 2001. Despite a privileged background and seemingly weaker stats, Draper's mental toughness, clutch performance in decisive points, and connection with the crowd have propelled him past higher-ranked opponents.
British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, faces Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Despite being the underdog, Fery's athleticism and grass-court prowess, highlighted by experts, could see him advance.
Ranked world No. 114, Arthur Fery has become the surprise British star of Wimbledon, reaching the singles quarter-final as a wildcard. The 23-year-old's composed and fearless performance has impressed former coaches and players, with many citing his mental strength and creative game as key to his success.
British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, faces Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Despite being the underdog, Fery's athleticism and grass-court prowess are highlighted as key strengths against Cobolli's strong forehand and experience.
Das US-Team steht nach einem knappen 2:0 gegen Bosnien-Herzegowina im Achtelfinale der WM gegen Belgien. Trotz eines Platzverweises für Torschütze Balogun und fragwürdiger Spielweise glaubt Trainer Pochettino an den Sieg.
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to lead England to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Brian Cipenga's early goal had threatened an upset before Kane's late intervention secured England's place in the Round of 16.
Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wimbledon second round. Djokovic displayed a dominant performance, serving brilliantly and exploiting Tsitsipas's weaknesses, while Tsitsipas faces a challenging period in his career.
Harry Kane scored two late goals, including an 86th-minute winner, to complete England's dramatic 2-1 comeback against a resilient DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in Atlanta. Brian Cipenga's early goal had threatened a major upset before Kane's intervention secured England's place in the Round of 16 against Mexico.
Bosnia and Herzegovina will make their first World Cup knockout appearance against co-hosts United States in the round of 32 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The USA are favorites, but Bosnia, despite an unconvincing defense, are bolstered by physicality and past upsets.
The World Cup 2026 knockout stage is underway, featuring intense matches like England vs. DRC and Belgium vs. Senegal. Several teams have advanced to the last 16, while others are eliminated. Records are being broken, and unexpected predictions are emerging, including a Ghanaian spiritualist's forecast of a Cape Verde victory over Argentina.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews states her team is embracing their underdog status against Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, aiming to play fearlessly despite Australia's dominant tournament performance.
Kanada hat sich im Sechzehntelfinale der Fußball-WM 2026 mit 1:0 gegen Südafrika durchgesetzt und zieht erstmals ins Achtelfinale ein. Der Co-Gastgeber gewann dank Stephen Eustaquios Treffer in der Nachspielzeit (90.+2) in Los Angeles.
Cape Verde players celebrated reaching the last 32 of the World Cup after a near 1,000 miles away result confirmed their qualification. They will now face Lionel Messi and Argentina, a remarkable underdog story for the nation of 530,000.
Australia's Socceroos will play Egypt in the World Cup's last 32 after a dramatic final round of Group G matches. Egypt secured second place with a 1-1 draw against Iran, while Belgium topped the group with a large win over New Zealand.
The Socceroos will face Egypt in the last 32 after a dramatic Group G conclusion. Egypt secured second place with a 1-1 draw against Iran, despite Iran's late disallowed goal and two crossbar hits. Australia's opponent shifted between Belgium and Iran before Egypt's qualification was confirmed for the July 4 match in Dallas.
