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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lower-ranked teams like Cape Verde, Curacao, Ghana, and South Africa have achieved surprising results against top-ranked nations in the 48-team World Cup by employing disciplined defensive tactics and exploiting opponents' weaknesses, often through compact formations and strategic pressing.
Saracens, known as the 'wolfpack,' will take on 'dark horses' Trailfinders in the Premiership Women’s Rugby final at the Stoop on Sunday. Saracens are favorites, having never lost to Trailfinders, but the debutant Trailfinders recently upset defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury in the semi-final.
Commentators and former players have disparaged the Socceroos as an 'average' team and a 'lay-up' for the USA, fueling pre-match tensions. Despite the verbal attacks, Socceroos players emphasize their underdog status as motivation.
Die Ukraine treibt trotz des Krieges gegen Russland einen rasanten digitalen Umbau voran, der auf KI-Souveränität und Innovation setzt. Die "Diia"-App wird zum KI-Assistenten, eigene Sprachmodelle und Rechenkapazitäten werden aufgebaut, um Daten im Land zu halten. Der Defence-Tech-Sektor zieht Investoren an.
Rugby league legend John Kear has died aged 71. Known for his tactical brilliance and ability to inspire underdog teams, Kear had a career spanning over four decades as a coach, mentor, broadcaster, and ambassador. He is remembered for leading Sheffield Eagles to a famous Challenge Cup triumph in 1998.
Mark McCall aims for a top-four finish in his last home game as Saracens' director of rugby, facing Harlequins with a playoff spot at stake, ahead of a potential final showdown against Exeter.
Czechia, led by coach Miroslav Koubek, enters the 2026 World Cup as underdogs, relying on physicality, set pieces, and star player Patrik Schick, amid concerns over adapting to travel and altitude.
Ukraine is rapidly advancing its digital transformation and AI development, driven by the war with Russia. Its "Diia" super-app and focus on AI sovereignty are impressing global tech hubs and positioning the nation as a leading European tech power.
Ukraine is leveraging its war against Russia to drive digital transformation and AI development, aiming to be a top global player in public sector AI by 2030. The 'Diia' super-app and domestic AI infrastructure are key initiatives.
Chelsea faces Manchester City in the FA Cup final, aiming to upset odds despite a chaotic season marked by managerial changes and player inconsistency. The focus is on potential future manager Xabi Alonso and rebuilding team culture.
Chelsea faces Manchester City in the FA Cup final, aiming to upset odds similar to their past underdog victories. The match highlights potential future clashes between Enzo Maresca and Pep Guardiola, with Maresca a leading candidate to replace Guardiola at City.
Semi-final: St Helens 0-32 WiganWarriors will face Warrington or Hull KR at WembleyThe Challenge Cup kings have done it again. For the first time in a long time, Wigan Warriors were underdogs going into this semi-final against their fiercest rivals, St Helens, with four successive Super League defeats before stopping the rot last week against promoted Bradford.In contrast, St Helens sit joint-top of Super League and had won their past five games. It all leaned into their being only one winner, but for the 34th time the Warriors have reached the final. Continue reading...
Semi-final: St Helens 0-32 WiganWarriors will face Warrington or Hull KR at WembleyThe Challenge Cup kings are at it again. For the first time in a good while, Wigan were arguably underdogs going into this semi-final against their fiercest rivals, St Helens, with a run of form that included four successive Super League defeats before stopping the rot last week against promoted Bradford.In contrast, St Helens are joint-top of Super League and have won their past five, but when it comes to Wigan and the Challenge Cup, this relationship is anything but ordinary. For the 34th timethe Warriors have reached the final. Continue reading...
From the underdogs to the serial winners, can you name every FA Cup finalist since 2010?
