British heavyweight Moses Itauma will face Filip Hrgovic on 29 August for the vacant IBF title at London's O2 Arena. Frank Sanchez stepped aside to face the winner.
WWE SummerSlam Night 2 featured Roman Reigns retaining his World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins in a physical match, Kevin Owens becoming the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship, and Chad Gable winning his first Intercontinental Championship. Chelsea Green also secured the interim WWE Women's Championship.
Seoul stocks experienced a sharp decline late Monday morning, with the KOSPI falling 3.28% to 6,379.39, as foreign and institutional investors engaged in profit-taking from tech heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix after a record surge in the previous session.
Indian heavyweight boxer Narender Berwal secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games but has already set his sights on the upcoming Asian Games, vowing to improve after a narrow defeat to England's Damar Thomas in the final.
A media panel at the Garma Festival criticized Australian political leaders for perceived inaction on Indigenous affairs since the 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum, citing fear of backlash, pervasive social media disinformation, and a history of unfulfilled promises made on Aboriginal country.
Anthony Joshua defeats Kristian Prenga via 2nd-round KO in Jeddah, dedicating win to friends killed in a car crash, setting up potential all-British bout with Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury (37) defeats Mariusz Wach (46) via 8th-round retirement in a low-key Thailand bout, keeping a potential UK vs. UK blockbuster with Anthony Joshua on track.
India won its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 through Jhandu Kumar's bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event, with several other athletes showing promising performances across various disciplines.
Tyson Fury stopped Mariusz Wach in Pattaya to strengthen the case for a future heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua. Joshua’s upcoming fight against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah now carries added significance for a possible all-British clash.
Former wrestling champion Tyrell Fortune expresses strong confidence in his wrestling foundation and overall abilities ahead of his second UFC fight against Rizvan Kuniev in Abu Dhabi. He believes a full training camp and his previous short-notice UFC win have prepared him to climb the heavyweight rankings.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a cabinet reshuffle, appointing Carsten Linnemann as health minister and Nina Warken as chief of staff. This follows Jens Spahn's resignation over a surrogacy controversy and aims to address the government's low popularity and economic stagnation.
Indian Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been provisionally suspended by NADA for three alleged whereabouts failures within 12 months, ending her Glasgow 2026 participation. She is scheduled to appear before NADA on Thursday, facing a potential two-year ban.
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed Tyson Fury's doubts about their long-awaited heavyweight clash, confirming the fight is still expected in November. Both boxers have warm-up bouts this week, with Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia and Fury in Thailand.
Tyson Fury weighed 18st 13lb, 26lb lighter than Mariusz Wach, for their heavyweight bout in Pattaya, Thailand. This marks the first time in 15 years Fury has been lighter than an opponent at a weigh-in, a detail he noted with delight.
Alphabet and Tesla shares fell due to high AI spending plans, while Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple prepare to release results. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving oil prices up, and the ECB is expected to hold interest rates steady amid a volatile outlook.
Seoul stocks surged late Wednesday morning, with the KOSPI rising 5.54% to 7,121.84, driven by foreign investors acquiring tech heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The rally followed overnight gains in U.S. stocks, particularly semiconductors, as markets anticipate major tech earnings to gauge AI investment returns.
Multiple Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal, are reportedly interested in Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. Other rumors involve Arsenal targeting Ezri Konsa, Nottingham Forest pursuing Ousmane Diomande, and Ipswich agreeing a deal for Daizen Maeda.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly, alleging "false and misleading" advertisements for its weight-loss and anti-diabetes treatments, Zepbound and Mounjaro. Novo Nordisk claims Lilly used outdated studies comparing its highest doses against lower doses of Novo Nordisk's drugs, creating a deceptive impression of superiority. Eli Lilly defends its ads, citing the Surmount-5 trial as the only direct comparison.
Seoul stocks closed sharply higher, with the benchmark KOSPI gaining 3.56% as investors engaged in bargain hunting for tech heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The Korean won also strengthened, supported by a bullish outlook for memory chips and positive Middle East mediation news.
Analysts believe a sharp pullback in SpaceX and valuation pressure on US tech giants will not significantly impact Hong Kong equities, citing distinct business models and less stretched valuations for local tech firms.
The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina, bringing together four previous champions and top-ranked teams. The matches, including a Euro 2024 rematch and a historic rivalry, promise high drama as teams vie for a spot in the final, with Lionel Messi facing England for the first time.
Apple surpassed Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company at $4.88tn, driven by shifting investor focus in the AI race. This marks Apple's return to the top spot since April last year, while Nvidia's shares declined.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals feature the top four-ranked teams: France, Argentina, Spain, and England, a lineup not seen since 1990. Defending champions Argentina face England, while Spain meet France in mouth-watering clashes.
