Hong Kong's Coleman Wong Chak-lam, world No 108, achieved a significant upset by defeating top seed Jiri Lehecka 2-1 in the ATP 250 Mifel Open in Los Cabos, Mexico, after coming from a set down to reach the quarter-finals.
Alex de Minaur defeated 17-year-old Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 at the Washington Open quarter-finals, ending Hewitt's breakout run. De Minaur, the top seed and defending champion, will next face Brandon Nakashima, while Hewitt is set to rise significantly in world rankings.
Hongkonger Coleman Wong made history by reaching his first ATP Tour semi-final at the Mifel Open in Los Cabos, Mexico, defeating Jenson Brooksby 6-1, 7-5. This victory also propelled him into the world's top 100, a first for a player from the city.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
Gerwyn Price defeats Ross Smith 16-12 in the World Matchplay quarter-finals, advancing to face Gian van Veen in the semi-finals, while defending champion Luke Littler prepares to face Dirk van Duijvenbode.
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.
The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
China's women's volleyball team, led by coach Zhao Yong, will face the top-seeded US in the Volleyball Nations League Finals quarter-finals in Macau on Thursday. Despite a mixed performance in the regular season, China aims to leverage its youth and experience against the favored US.
World number one Luke Littler achieved a thrilling nine-darter and an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall to reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals in Blackpool. He recorded the tournament's second-highest average and will next face Josh Rock.
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen lost in the Athens Open quarter-finals to Barbora Krejcikova, making it likely she will need to play qualifiers for the US Open main draw. Her current ranking of No 122 is below the top 104 threshold for direct entry, with a wildcard being her only other option.
Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen advanced to the Athens Open quarter-finals, her first tour-level quarter-final in a year, by defeating Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1. Zheng needs to win the WTA 250 tournament in Greece to qualify for the US Open main draw.
Iran's national football team will continue with head coach Amir Ghalenoei until the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The decision follows an unbeaten but ultimately unsuccessful FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign where Iran exited at the group stage. Ghalenoei's contract extension was confirmed by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Lionel Messi will face England for the first time in his career when Argentina meet in the semi-final. Despite over 200 caps for Argentina, this match marks a new experience for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
The England vs. Norway World Cup quarter-final is projected to generate a significant economic boost for the UK, with estimates suggesting a near half-billion pound sales increase. Venues, retailers, and hospitality sectors are expected to benefit from increased spending on drinks, food, and merchandise.
A Norwegian fan, Emil Lappen, staged a silent protest against the team's popular 'Viking Row' celebration at the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing historical inaccuracy and calling it a copy of Iceland's celebration. The team is set to play England in the quarter-finals.
Lionel Messi was emotional after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the World Cup last 16. Despite facing elimination and Messi missing a penalty, Argentina scored three goals in 10 minutes. Coach Lionel Scaloni also expressed his deep emotion, with his players reportedly calling him 'el llorón' (the crybaby).
Google has embraced Norway's viral 'Viking Row' celebration, creating an interactive animation triggered by searching for Erling Haaland's name. The trend, popularized during Norway's World Cup run, sees fans and players imitating rowing a Viking longboat. Haaland's influence extends beyond football, with a recent remix of his old rap song.
A Palestinian driver delivering food aid into Gaza was killed by an Israeli soldier, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a Telstra network glitch caused a 48-hour outage, and the World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
A Palestinian man delivering food aid to Gaza was reportedly killed by an Israeli soldier. Telstra's network experienced a 48-hour outage due to a software glitch. The World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
Egypt's World Cup journey, marked by a near-upset of Argentina and a dramatic comeback loss, has ignited national pride and provided a rare moment of collective joy amidst a severe economic crisis. The team's performance, despite the heartbreak, has united Egyptians and offered a sense of hope.
Experts debate the best player for a crucial moment, which eliminated teams are missed most, dark horse contenders, most important players, coaching advantages, semi-final matchups, and the ultimate World Cup winner.
Egypt's World Cup journey, marked by a dramatic loss to Argentina, brought rare moments of collective joy and national pride to a country grappling with severe economic crisis and political challenges. The team's performance offered a much-needed distraction and a sense of unity.
Morocco is investing heavily in football infrastructure and talent development, aiming to become a global powerhouse. This national ambition, backed by King Mohammed VI, includes state-of-the-art facilities and scouting abroad, with 19 of the 2022 World Cup squad born outside the country.
Players in the World Cup are experiencing a significant increase in racist abuse, linked to divisive political rhetoric and social media's lack of accountability. Organizations like Kick It Out and Fifpro report a systemic pattern of intimidation and hostility, with Fifa data showing a 13-fold rise in online abuse during the group stage.
