Belfast boxer Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, aiming to become Ireland's first black world champion. The 30-year-old has overcome career setbacks and a past unprovoked attack to reach this pivotal fight.
Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres sparked controversy by wearing a 'Make Spain Great Again' cap during the victory parade and later faced incorrect accusations from an MP regarding a 'vulture fund' property company. Teammate Marc Cucurella also drew criticism from Argentina for his song choice.
Jess Fox, alongside her sister Noemie Fox and Kate Eckhardt, secured a world title gold for the Australian women's kayak team in Oklahoma. This victory marks Fox's successful return to competition after kidney surgery and is the trio's second team title in the event.
Spain defeated Argentina in extra time with a goal from Ferran Torres in a New Jersey stadium, reclaiming their world title 16 years after Andres Iniesta's similar feat. Argentina's title defense ended with red cards and no shots on target.
Argentina, undefeated in the FIFA World Cup 2026, faces underdog Egypt in the Round of 16 at Atlanta Stadium, Georgia on Tuesday, July 7. Lionel Messi's side is favored, while Egypt advanced through draws and a win over Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that his recent World Cup game was his last, though he remains undecided about his future beyond football. The Portugal captain, who played his 233rd international match in a 1-0 defeat to Spain, expressed peace with his career, highlighting the 2016 European Championship win as equal to a World Cup and calling his era the most successful for Portugal.
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he is vacating his WBA, WBC, and IBF world title belts. The undefeated Ukrainian boxer stated he wants to allow other fighters in line to compete, but clarified he is not retiring from the sport.
Lewis Crocker makes his first IBF welterweight title defence against mandatory contender Liam Paro in Brisbane, Australia. Crocker, the underdog, faces Paro in his home territory, with both fighters acknowledging the tough test ahead and the potential for lucrative future bouts.
Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran advises World Champion D Gukesh to speed up calculations and improve conversion of technical positions to defend his title against Javokhir Sindarov. Sasikiran noted Gukesh's unconventional play creates chaos but leads to time trouble, while Sindarov is well-prepared and relies on memory.
GM Krishnan Sasikiran advises World Champion D Gukesh to speed up calculations and manage time better for his upcoming title defense against Javokhir Sindarov. Sasikiran notes Gukesh's complex play is dangerous but leads to time trouble, urging focus on conversion and opponent weaknesses.
Uruguay's four stars on their football shirts represent two FIFA World Cup titles (1930, 1950) and two Olympic gold medals (1924, 1928), which FIFA recognizes as world championships from an era before the World Cup existed.
Brazil faces Morocco in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match at New Jersey Stadium. Both teams are among the tournament's highest-ranked, with Brazil aiming for their first title since 2002 and Morocco seeking to build on their 2022 semi-final success.
Shubhi Gupta, now 16, overcame a severe vision issue during her first international tournament in Uzbekistan and a mental block at the National Women's Championship to become India's No. 1 girl chess player and World No. 4.
D Gukesh's coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, defends the young chess champion's aggressive playing style, citing it as key to his world title win and integral to his identity, despite recent criticisms.
Brazil midfielder Casemiro believes being considered a step behind favorites like Spain, France, and England for the World Cup 2026 could benefit the team. Despite Brazil's rich history, they haven't won the trophy in 24 years.
Korean Go player Shin Jinseo 9-dan defeated Yang Kaiwen 9-dan of China in the Chunlan Cup Round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals. Shin Minjun 9-dan also secured a spot in the quarterfinals, while Park Jung-hwan, Kim Myung-hoon, and Ahn Sung-joon were eliminated.
Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh admits criticism of his recent performances is justified, acknowledging he hasn't met expectations since winning the title in 2024. Speaking ahead of the Norway Chess tournament, Gukesh stated he focuses on his own game despite comments from chess legends.
Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight world titles against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Usyk, 39, won with one second left in the 11th round. The win fuels speculation about his next opponent, with Agit Kabayel and Frank Sanchez being leading contenders.
Britain's Hamzah Sheeraz won his first world title, stopping Alem Begic in the second round to claim the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown in Egypt. The 26-year-old Londoner expressed his desire for a fight with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Hamzah Sheeraz, 26, secured his first world title by stopping Alem Begic in the second round to win the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown in Egypt.
WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk defends his title against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Despite Verhoeven's power, experts predict Usyk will win, likely by late stoppage or corner retirement.
Kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven challenges heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk for his WBC title in Egypt. Despite Verhoeven's legendary kickboxing career, he is a significant underdog in his second professional boxing match.
Table tennis star Sun Yingsha found inspiration in Kobe Bryant's autobiography, 'The Mamba Mentality,' during training for the World Championships. She related to Bryant's dedication to solitary training and ability to block out distractions, drawing parallels to her own rigorous routine.
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC title against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven on Saturday, May 23rd, near the Pyramids of Giza. Verhoeven, a boxing novice, faces a monumental upset challenge against the undefeated Usyk.
