South Korea's Pro Footballers Association (KPFA) urges the K League to adopt a Fall-Spring schedule to avoid extreme summer heat, citing health risks and competitiveness concerns, after record temperatures hit 42.5°C in August.
Rugby player Henry Slade discusses the daily challenges of managing type 1 diabetes and OCD alongside his demanding career and family life. Despite these hurdles, the 33-year-old is experiencing a career resurgence, showcasing exceptional skill and determination on the field.
South China and Hong Kong Eastern face a busy end-of-year schedule due to the Basketball Champions League Asia (BCLA) being rescheduled to October, conflicting with domestic matches and potentially the East Asia Super League, exacerbated by venue shortages in Hong Kong.
US President Trump's altered weekend schedule and National Security Council meeting suggest a critical juncture in the Iran file, balancing diplomacy with potential military action. Negotiations via regional mediators, particularly Pakistan, have stalled, while Iran's military damage has not led to political surrender, raising concerns of wider conflict and global energy market impact.
Formula One returns after five-week break with Miami Grand Prix featuring major car upgrades from Ferrari and McLaren. Lando Norris took pole for Saturday's sprint race, beating Kimi Antonelli by two-tenths - the first time Mercedes have not secured pole this season. Mercedes remain unbeaten in the championship with Antonelli leading Russell by nine points, but Ferrari and McLaren are confident their developments can bridge the gap. The race faces potential disruption with an 85% chance of heavy thunderstorms, which could force an early start time on Saturday.
Season resumes in Florida after five-week breakFerrari and McLaren aim to close gap on MercedesWith Formula One returning after its early season enforced break, the Miami Grand Prix is proving an enticing prospect given most of the teams used the time to work furiously on upgrades to their cars. Many of which are being deployed here. Intriguing enough were it not also for the updated regulations being given their debut outing and the threat of lightning storms on Sunday potentially causing a schedule change.Five weeks have passed since the last round in Japan on 29 March after the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain GPs were cancelled because of the war in the Middle East, a break welcomed by many as an unexpected opportunity to assess their cars, which are still very much a work in progress after the rule changes this season. Continue reading...
Hailey Baptiste defeated defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, saving five match points in the decider and a sixth in the tie-break to record the biggest upset of the tournament. The American 30th seed reached her maiden WTA 1000 semi-final, where she will face Mirra Andreeva. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Cameron Norrie and suggested organizers reconsider late-night scheduling after Rafael Jódar finished at 1am.
