President Xi Jinping awarded top scientists, including Ben De for his work on China's first airborne pulse-Doppler fire-control radar, at a ceremony in Beijing. Xi emphasized the importance of scientific and technological self-reliance during the 15th five-year plan period.
Indian shooting icon Jaspal Rana passed away from a heart attack at the age of 49, just weeks before his 50th birthday. Known for his fearless shooting and outspoken nature, Rana was a trailblazer who inspired a generation of Indian shooters and championed athletes' rights.
Alexia Putellas concludes her FC Barcelona career as the club's most decorated player with 38 trophies and over 230 goals. The 32-year-old midfielder, a trailblazer for women's sports, inspired millions with her skill and resilience, overcoming significant injuries to achieve unparalleled success.
Ronda Rousey's net worth is projected to be close to $14 million in 2026, built from UFC, WWE, acting, sponsorships, and book sales. She remains relevant for changing women's MMA and her crossover success.
Ronda Rousey's 17-second win over Gina Carano headlined MMA's Netflix debut, promoted by Jake Paul's MVP. Despite criticism, the event highlighted a potential void in the UFC's promotion strategy.
Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA after a decade-long retirement to fight Gina Carano. The event, broadcast on Netflix and promoted by MVP, sees Rousey aiming to champion better fighter pay and empower athletes, drawing parallels to her past advocacy.
Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.
Kei Nishikori, Asia’s most decorated men’s tennis player, on Friday said that he would retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. The 36-year-old became the first Japanese player to reach a grand slam final at the 2014 US Open, eventually losing to Croatia’s Marin Cilic. He was the first Japanese man to climb into the top 10 in the ATP world rankings, reaching a career high of No 4, and won 12 titles on tour. Nishikori also won bronze in the men’s singles at the 2016 Rio...
Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong is set to face his idol, Ding Junhui, in a highly anticipated second-round match at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, expected to draw record viewership.
A World Championship last-16 match between China's Ding Junhui and defending champion Zhao Xintong is set to break snooker's television audience record, potentially reaching hundreds of millions of viewers in China. Zhao's 2024 world title victory transformed snooker into China's most-watched sport on state media CCTV, with 180 million cumulative viewers during the 2025 tournament.
