Ayush Shetty draws top seed Shi Yuqi in the first round of the BWF World Championships, while PV Sindhu seeks an unprecedented sixth medal, facing Sophia Noble in her opener.
São Paulo será novamente a sede do Campeonato Mundial de Clubes de vôlei feminino em 2026, entre 8 e 13 de dezembro. Osasco e Sesi Bauru são os representantes brasileiros confirmados no torneio.
Pakistan climbed to eighth in the World Test Championship standings after beating the West Indies by eight wickets in Trinidad, leveling the two-match series 1-1 and ending an eight-match away Test losing streak.
As the NWSL reaches its midway point, the Washington Spirit remain a top-two contender, showcasing sustained excellence and strategic international recruitment despite roster turnover and league-wide parity.
Russian neutral athletes Nikita Shleikher and Ruslan Ternovoi won gold in the Men's Synchronized 10m Platform event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 443.82 points.
Russian diver Nadezhda Trifonova won bronze in the Women's 3m Springboard event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 312.40 points.
India's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final heavily depend on the upcoming 2-Test series against Sri Lanka, with a 2-0 loss potentially ending their hopes and boosting Sri Lanka's prospects.
Coventry completes £22.5m club-record signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton, after his loan stint helped Coventry win the Championship and secure promotion to the Premier League.
Hong Kong fencers, fresh from a historic men’s foil team silver and record nine medals at the Kerry World Championships, face intense expectations to repeat success at next month’s Asian Games in Japan.
Russian divers Evgenii Kuznetsov and Nikita Shleikher earned silver at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, scoring 408.99 points, while Germany took gold and Italy bronze.
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is rescheduling the Senior National Chess Championship to November-December this year, moving it from its initial March 2027 slot. This decision follows concerns raised by Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta about the adverse impact on players due to exam clashes and logistical issues.
Russian synchronized swimmers secured a gold medal in Team Free at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, France, scoring 285.0346 points. This marks their seventh medal at the tournament, competing under neutral status for the first time since 2021.
Australian middle-distance runner Natasha Ward, 21, has died, confirmed by NSW Athletics and Sutherland District Athletics Club. Her cause of death remains undisclosed. This news follows the death of fellow runner Jemma Stapleton weeks prior, deepening grief in the national athletics community.
Sophia Sadlowski and her Miniature Pinscher, Rusty, both cancer survivors, competed at the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. Their inspiring journey, marked by resilience and companionship, captured hearts despite not winning the competition.
Donald Trump announced he won two club championship trophies at his New Jersey golf club, attributing his victory to "talent." This boast comes amidst long-standing accusations of cheating in golf, which Trump denies.
The Australasian Tour announces a 19-event summer golf schedule, highlighted by Rory McIlroy's return to Kingston Heath and the Australian PGA Championship in Sydney, potentially featuring Bryson DeChambeau. The season includes European Tour spots and new venues.
Indian boxing coach Santiago Nieva expresses satisfaction with the team's performance at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships, viewing medals as a byproduct of hard work. He highlights strong competition and outlines the team's focus on upcoming events like the Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic qualifiers.
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.
Shiho Kuwaki secured an unlikely Women's Open victory at Royal Lytham & St Annes after a dramatic playoff against Esther Henseleit. Henseleit's tee shot hit a marshal and ricocheted into a gorse bush, giving Kuwaki the advantage for her win.
Canine athletes competed at the 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, Northern California, delighting spectators. The event, featuring dogs like Rusty, also raised funds for animal charities and included a pet adoption drive.
Great Britain secured two gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Italy, with Lauren Henry winning the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard defending his title in the PR1 men's single sculls. The British women's eight team also earned a silver medal.
India's warm-up cricket match against a Sri Lanka XI, ahead of their two-Test series, has been reduced from four days to three days. The practice game will now be played from August 7 to August 9 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo, as confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Army para-athlete Soman Rana achieved a remarkable comeback, winning India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in men's F57 shot put in Glasgow. The 43-year-old, who lost a leg in a mine blast in 2006, threw 13.40m, with training partner Shubham Juyal taking silver.
England's Jazmin Sawyers secured long jump gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a 6.93m jump, overcoming previous disappointments and a ruptured Achilles tendon. Nigeria's Ruth Usoro and Australia's Brooke BuschKuehl won silver and bronze, respectively, on a night that also saw other English medalists.
