Typhoon Dolphin cuts short the Asian University Basketball League in Hangzhou, but organisers announce plans to expand from 12 to 16 teams with a home-and-away format, aiming for a 30-team league resembling North American college basketball.
The Australian Institute of Sport reports female head coaches in funded sports have nearly tripled since 2021 to over 25%, though significant cultural, career, and recruitment barriers remain across professional and Olympic codes.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery appeared relaxed and confident ahead of the Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, despite a summer of significant squad changes and key player departures.
NRL coaches Trent Robinson and Ivan Cleary have debated the fairness of the PNG Chiefs' tax-free wage advantages after Penrith winger Brian To'o became the sixth player to sign with the start-up franchise.
The Asian University Basketball League (AUBL), co-founded by Jay Li Jintian, enters its second year with 12 regional teams, ambitious expansion plans, and a forthcoming women's edition, leveraging Asia's vast basketball fan base.
Nine Premier League clubs will start the 2026-27 season with a new manager, matching historic highs for turnover and dropping the division's collective prior title count to an era low, amid a rise in young foreign coaches.
Andrew Flintoff has resigned as head coach of the England Lions after less than two years to become head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League. Mike Yardy will take charge for the upcoming fixture against Pakistan.
The BCCI has thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip following the conclusion of their tenures with the Indian men's cricket team, acknowledging their roles in the squad's recent journey and tournament successes.
AFL coaches have criticized a league warning threatening sanctions against clubs that make mass player changes in round 24 ahead of the new wildcard round, defending their rights to manage player health and fatigue.
India’s Commonwealth Games T47 100m gold and silver medallists Dilip Gavit and Basil Morssinganakathi, along with coach Pushpa NP and PCI CEO Rahul Swami, filed complaints against IOA media committee member Sarvesh Kedia for alleged rude and disrespectful behaviour toward para athletes during media interactions in Glasgow.
India’s T47 100m gold and silver medallists Dilip Gavit and Basil Morssinganakathi filed complaints against IOA media committee member Sarvesh Kedia for alleged rude behaviour toward para athletes at Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Christos Tzolis, nicknamed 'Leonidas' by Arsenal's fitness coaches, has joined the club for £34m after a successful two-year spell at Club Brugge. The Greek winger, who previously struggled at Norwich, feels ready for the Premier League, crediting his development in Germany and Belgium.
Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria, 24, made a remarkable comeback from an unknown illness and concussion to win the women's 57kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh. This victory followed months of pain and disrupted preparations.
England's Test cricket team appoints Stephen Fleming as coach after a period of poor performance and leadership changes. Managing director Rob Key emphasizes the need for sustained success and developing future leaders, with Fleming set to focus on refining players and coaching pathways.
Franco Baresi, a legendary central defender, became a byword for his position, defining the art of defending for AC Milan from the late 80s to early 90s. Despite his small stature, Baresi's impeccable game reading, loyalty through club turmoil, and leadership under Arrigo Sacchi led Milan to Scudetto and European Cup glory.
Matthias Jaissle, 38, leaves Al-Ahli as a hero after winning back-to-back Asian Champions League titles, set to take over Newcastle United, owned by the same Saudi PIF, bringing his high-intensity, attack-minded style to the Premier League.
Spaniens Fußball-WM-Held Marc Cucurella hat sich das Gesicht seines Trainers Luis de la Fuente tätowieren lassen, um ein vor dem Turnier gemachtes Versprechen einzukhalten.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has outlined the roles of his backroom staff, including Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, and discussed their focus on improving the team's set-piece performance. He also expressed gratitude for inheriting a talented coaching team at Bournemouth.
15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by scoring an 18-ball half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest male player to achieve this in international cricket. The record-breaking knock secured India a seven-wicket victory and boosted his confidence after a challenging debut.
Jürgen Klopp wurde zum neuen Bundestrainer des DFB ernannt und tritt die Nachfolge von Julian Nagelsmann an. Er bringt ein neues Team mit, beendet die Red-Bull-Kooperation und wird bis zur WM 2030 amtieren. Seine Rückkehr wird als Chance für den deutschen Fußball gesehen, aber auch seine Wandlung und öffentliche Wahrnehmung werden kritisch beleuchtet.
London Spirit's men's and women's teams suffered opening defeats at Lord's in The Hundred, continuing a trend of poor starts despite new personnel. Liam Livingstone's 69 for the men and a low-scoring women's match were overshadowed by Manchester Super Giants' victories, alongside an unexpected Tinie Tempah performance.
Ukrainian athletes and coaches voiced anger and confusion over the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian delegations to compete under national symbols at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, following a similar move by the IOC.
Andoni Iraola says the success of Basque and Spanish coaches comes from collective thinking and putting the team first. He also says Liverpool must restore togetherness and fan connection after a difficult season.
London Spirit's men's team for The Hundred season features a near-complete overhaul, with Jamie Overton as the sole returning player and new coaching staff. The women's team is more stable. New co-owners, Tech Titans, have made London Spirit the competition's most valuable franchise, bringing renewed energy and ambition.
