Hong Kong's men’s foil team, led by Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi, won silver at the Kerry Fencing World Championships, narrowly losing 45-44 to Italy in the final after overcoming the USA in the semi-finals.
Jhandu Kumar, a 29-year-old para powerlifter from Bihar, wins bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, overcoming a polio-affected childhood and humble beginnings as an e-rickshaw driver to become India’s first medallist in this edition of the Games.
Adam Ramsay-Peaty wins 100m breaststroke bronze at the Commonwealth Games, expressing deep frustration and doubt about his future in the sport due to intense emotional and physical pain.
Australia's men's artistic gymnastics team secured a bronze medal at the Glasgow Games with a combined score of 235.650, narrowly edging out Scotland's late surge, led by strong performances on the pommel horse by Ritam Malik (13.500) and Jesse Moore (13.300), avoiding a repeat of their 2022 Commonwealth Games heartbreak where they missed bronze by 0.650 points.
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.
Australia's Hani Watson won her second straight women's heavyweight Commonwealth Games bronze medal in Glasgow, lifting 147kg. She credited her late mother for her calm focus and said she is chasing Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo.
Duncan Scott won the 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a Games record. Training partner Tom Dean took bronze after the pair raced together from the start.
Alison dos Santos (Piu) venceu a prova de 400m no Troféu Brasil, quebrando seu próprio recorde com 44s60, e emocionou-se com o apoio da família e do público.
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes supported families at a FARE event in Kansas City, sharing their experiences with their children Bronze and Sterling's severe food allergies. Their advocacy aims to help parents recognize warning signs and feel prepared for emergencies.
A 2,700-year-old bronze sword was discovered standing upright in a northern Polish forest, an unusual position suggesting deliberate placement, possibly as a ritual offering. The well-preserved weapon offers insights into Bronze Age craftsmanship, wealth, and belief systems, adding to the region's archaeological history.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has guaranteed India its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, securing at least a bronze in women's 75kg boxing due to a semifinal bye. She will compete on July 31.
A bronze bust of Second Lt Puneet Nath Datt, posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for gallantry in a 1997 counter-terrorist operation in J&K, was unveiled in Defence Colony, New Delhi. The ceremony, attended by former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan and other veterans, honored his sacrifice.
O sargento Michael Emmanuel Swinton, pai de dois filhos, morreu no Iraque durante a detonação controlada de um drone iraniano. Sua morte, sob investigação, ocorre em meio a escalada de confrontos entre EUA e grupos apoiados pelo Irã no Oriente Médio.
Retired artistic gymnast Dipa Karmakar reflects on her 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze in Glasgow and expresses support for Pranati Nayak, believing she has a strong chance for a medal. Karmakar also looks forward to India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and potentially the 2036 Olympics.
England secured a World Cup bronze medal by defeating France, yet manager Thomas Tuchel faces continued criticism for the team's semi-final collapse against Argentina and his tactical approach, sparking debate within the FA about national coaching identity versus foreign appointments.
England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup bronze medal match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, securing their best tournament finish since 1966. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, contributing to England's initial four-goal lead, which was challenged by a French comeback before England sealed the win.
Hong Kong's 6-strong triathlon squad, preparing for the Asian Games in Japan, is advised to perform aggressively from the start in the Edmonton World Triathlon Cup, crucial for maintaining the sport's Tier A status in Hong Kong.
France and England prepare for Saturday's World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, a fixture with mixed feelings but a rich history of high-scoring games and career-defining moments for players and teams.
Alireza Firouzja won the Croatia Super Rapid and Blitz, while Magnus Carlsen marked 15 years as world No. 1. The article discusses Firouzja's potential in new formats, Carlsen's enduring dominance, and the historical debate comparing him to Garry Kasparov.
A seleção brasileira de futebol de cegos estreia nesta quinta-feira (9) nos Jogos Parasul-Americanos em Valledupar, Colômbia, contra o Panamá. A competição marca o início da preparação para as Olimpíadas de 2028.
A tenista brasileira Luisa Stefani, 7ª do mundo, disputa nesta sexta (10) uma vaga na final de duplas femininas de Wimbledon contra Aoyama (JAP) e Liang (TAI). Stefani e sua parceira, Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN), buscam sua primeira final de Grand Slam juntas.
A escultura Curumim, na Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Rio de Janeiro, foi vandalizada e teve seu arco furtado cerca de 20 dias após ser restaurada. A obra, que custou R$ 50 mil para ser recuperada, já possui um histórico de depredações.
O Distrito Federal e os estados brasileiros renovarão dois terços do Senado em outubro, com cada eleitor votando duas vezes para o cargo. O ex-governador Ibaneis Rocha desistiu de sua pré-candidatura, restando cinco nomes na disputa pelas duas vagas do DF.
Produtores de queijo de Piumhi ganharam nove medalhas na ExpoQueijo Brasil 2026, em Araxá. Foram duas de ouro, quatro de prata e três de bronze em diversas categorias.
