Son Heung-min's 4-match scoring streak in MLS ends as LAFC loses 1-0 to San Diego FC; Son had scoring chances but was held goalless, picking up a yellow card in the process.
Seoul shares ended lower Tuesday, snapping a five-day winning streak as investors locked in profits on large-cap stocks amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal and elevated oil prices. The KOSPI fell 1.55 percent to close at 6,869.83.
Tudor Investment, founded by Paul Tudor Jones, increased its stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 18.9% to 688,529 shares ($22.9M) in Q2, reversing a year-long selling trend, though still far below its 2024 peak.
Islam Makhachev's celebration with two championship belts after defending his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 has been questioned by Max Holloway, who pointed out Makhachev only defended one title that night.
Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia to defend his welterweight title and break Anderson Silva's record with 17 consecutive UFC wins. In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern retained her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson.
Australia's Lani Pallister defeated US star Katie Ledecky in the 800m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, handing Ledecky her first defeat in the event at a major international meet.
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.
The Wallabies secured a 56-17 victory over Japan in Townsville under coach Les Kiss, marking their first three-match winning streak since 2024 through an eight-try performance.
Berkshire Hathaway significantly increased its stake in Alphabet to make it a top-three equity holding, while ending 14 quarters of net stock sales with nearly $20 billion in net purchases during the second quarter.
Hong Kong recorded its longest August streak of very hot days at nine consecutive days above 33C, fueling debate over the adequacy of Labour Department heat stress warning signals for outdoor workers.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, while Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $620 million in inflows over consecutive days following a $116 million Coldcard wallet hack, sparking renewed debate among investors regarding the risks and security of self-custody versus institutional funds.
England star Jos Buttler surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 51 to lead Manchester Super Giants to victory over Welsh Fire in The Hundred.
Imax shares hit an all-time high as Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" drives record box office, with $221M in global receipts and a 6% stock jump; CEO Rich Gelfond cites expanding theaters and fundamentals.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired another 10,399 ETH, worth $19.5 million, over the past week, extending its year-long buying streak to become the world's largest corporate holder of Ethereum with 5.79 million ETH. The company also repurchased 4.5 million shares of its common stock.
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 as the Coinbase Premium Index recorded its longest negative streak in history at 77 days, indicating persistent selling pressure from US institutional investors despite recent Bitcoin ETF inflows.
The KT Wiz have surged to the top of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) standings with a six-game winning streak, fueled by strong pitching and hitting. As they prepare for upcoming games, a record-breaking heat wave in the southeastern region threatens to disrupt the league schedule, potentially delaying first-pitch times.
The Cronulla Sharks have extended their league-best winning streak to five matches, sparking talk of an elusive second NRL premiership. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon expressed strong belief in his team, which is flying with nine wins from their past 10 outings, as they prepare for upcoming derby matches.
XRP funds led altcoin inflows for the fourth consecutive month in July, attracting $27.29 million, followed by Solana and Hyperliquid. This trend highlights a growing concentration of investor demand in a few top altcoins, while most other altcoin products struggle to attract sustained capital.
Trent Rockets defeated defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred women's competition at Trent Bridge. Sophia Dunkley scored 56 for Rockets, while Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 for Sunrisers was not enough to secure a win.
Preeti Pawar secured India's first boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Canada's Scarlett Delgado 5-0 in the women's 54kg final. Her victory inspired four more Indian boxers to win gold, contributing to a strong performance despite some disappointments.
Son Heung-min scored for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, extending his MLS scoring streak to four matches after an initial 13-match goalless drought this season.
Luke Littler's unprecedented dominance in darts, including multiple major titles, is compared to Tadej Pogacar's similar stranglehold on professional cycling. The article explores the public's complex reactions to such overwhelming athletic supremacy, ranging from admiration to accusations of "ruining" the sport, and reflects on the transient nature of even the greatest periods of dominance.
LG Twins pitcher Im Chan-kyu secured his 10th win of the season, leading his struggling KBO club to their first series victory since the All-Star break. The 33-year-old became emotional, admitting he had been in denial about the pressure of the team's recent eight-game losing streak, and expressed gratitude to fans and teammates.
