The deadline for the registration of 831 foreign generals in the Central Vocational College is approaching, and the Taisteel Eagles need to eliminate one of the five foreign generals. The foreign pitching team, whose performance has declined this season, expressed no worries about whether to stay or leave, and emphasized that they will have a good pitching strategy. He also believes that the poor accounting data is related to the league's record standards and defensive luck.
The 2026-2027 International Skating Union World Youth Figure Skating Grand Prix Xi’an ended on the 22nd. Russian neutral athletes won all four gold medals, and Chinese young athletes performed brilliantly in women's singles and pairs skating. Young players such as Liu Yuxuan and Jin Shuxian won multiple medals, demonstrating the potential and technical reserves of China's new generation of figure skating.
The University of California, Irvine defeated the Taiwan Blue Team 96:71 in the Jones Cup semi-finals, winning 7 consecutive games to advance to the championship game. Coach Turner affirmed the team's defensive performance and shared the team's cultural itinerary during their stay in Taiwan, including experiencing Taipei 101, releasing sky lanterns, and tasting night market pepper cakes.
The Chinese Football Professional League has disciplined Shanghai Shenhua and Beijing Guoan following fan misconduct, including the harassment of a young boy and offensive clothing at a match.
Hyrox has grown from 650 competitors to over a million participants worldwide, combining running and fitness exercises with aspirations of reaching the Olympics.
Taiwan Steel Eagle Xinyang's Wei Fengshan recently arrived in Taiwan to start training. He is expected to practice pitching in the bullpen tomorrow and play in the game next Tuesday, striving to get a spot before the "831 foreign general registration limit". The 36-year-old Wei Fengshan has major league and Korean professional qualifications. After recuperating from debridement surgery on his right shoulder in 2024, he will play in the Mexican League this year and hopes to help Taipei Steel reach the playoffs.
Chinese badminton player Wang Zhiyi defeated PV Sindhu in an 88-minute world championships match, sparking a fake injury controversy after collapsing twice.
Philippine SGA ranked second in the Jones Cup group with 5 wins and 1 loss, but failed to advance to the semi-finals due to the special competition format. Coach Zhang Niancai said that if he had known the competition format earlier, he could have done better. Taiwan's blue team benefited from the "landlord advantage" to advance, but performed poorly.
Michael Tse, an Olympic rower, pushes for heart screenings in athletes after HKU's 10% recall rate for further checks, citing cases like Oscar and James Taylor's early retirements due to heart issues.
Chinese football star Wu Lei defends a young fan wearing his national team jersey who was harassed by rival Shanghai Shenhua supporters after a match.
The table tennis competition of the competitive sports group of the 17th Guangdong Provincial Games ended in Gaozhou City, Maoming. The Shenzhen team led the way with 18 gold medals, and the Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhongshan teams won 5, 4, 3, and 1 gold medals respectively.
In the final game of the Jones Cup, Taiwan's Bai Jin relied on Gao Guohao's 9 three-pointers and 30 points, plus Lin Xianwei's 20 points, to defeat Malaysia 102:92. Finally, with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, Taiwan's team advanced to the top four of Group B and will face South Korea in the next game.
American teenager Garret Tan, world No 92, achieved a major upset by defeating India's Lakshya Sen at the world badminton championships in New Delhi, supported by an all-woman coaching team.
The Qatar Football Association criticized the Asian Football Confederation for failing to consult members before signing an open letter attacking FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The Manny Pacquiao-founded Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League joins the East Asia Super League as its newest partner, with reigning champions Abra Weavers set to compete in the 2026-27 season.
Eleven-year-old Yuki Kurihara will become Japan's youngest Asian Games competitor, aiming to win a gold medal in the Puyo Puyo Champions esports event in Nagoya.
Lilian Thuram, World Cup winner and anti-racism advocate, discusses persistent racism in football, citing his children's experiences and calling for more white players to speak out against racism.
Hong Kong Tennis Association president Michael Cheng supports the sport's packed calendar despite recent withdrawals by top players like Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka from Hong Kong events.
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death, helping Inter Miami secure a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. Messi also assisted a goal by Daniel Pinter, while Indiana Vassilev and Neil Pierre scored for Philadelphia.
17-year-old taekwondo rising star Wang Jieling will represent Taiwan in the Asian Games. As a women's 49kg competitor, she is not only the team's gold medal pioneer, but also hopes to stand on the podium in her first Asian Games event. Head coach Su Taiyuan emphasized that this year's tactical style is aggressive and the goal is to exceed the previous results.
Three men were detained by Shanghai police for harassing a child wearing a rival team's jersey after a Chinese Super League match. Following the incident, Shanghai Shenhua fan groups announced a suspension of cheering activities.
The Asian Games are set to begin in Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, hosting 15,000 athletes and officials. The event features diverse housing, including a cruise ship, and will showcase young talents like Alexandra Eala, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Yu Zidi.
Ukrainian badminton players Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr compete at the World Championships in New Delhi, highlighting their country's resilience amidst the Russian invasion.
