Four Ugandan boxers and a Pakistani athlete have gone missing in the UK after the Commonwealth Games, with reports suggesting potential plans to claim asylum.
Frederick Richard won his first US men's gymnastics all-around title on Saturday with a total of 170.015, outdistancing runner-up Shane Wiskus and newcomer Danila Leykin.
Australian Isaac Beacroft won the 5km race walk at the world athletics under-20 championships in Eugene, Oregon, breaking the world record with a time of 18:40.37 just over a week after securing Commonwealth Games gold.
South Korea's Football Association (KFA) apologizes after JTBC reports alleged provision of sexual services to foreign referees during 2011-2012 international matches, amid separate scrutiny over coach Hong Myung-bo's appointment.
EA Sports FC 27 introduces The Grounds, a new casual online mode, alongside significant gameplay and Career Mode revamps, set for release on 25 September.
Bethesda releases 'Dawn of the Machine', a new Quake campaign chapter developed by MachineGames, marking the game's 30th anniversary with 19 new levels, gameplay mechanics, and free updates for existing owners across platforms.
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam won a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after overcoming weight-category changes, selection mazes, and Sports Ministry ranking hurdles, according to his mentor Laishram Sarita Devi.
Several athletes, including four members of the Ugandan boxing squad and a Pakistani boxer, have gone missing in Scotland after competing in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, prompting a Police Scotland investigation.
Michael Adams' 37-year unbeaten streak at the British Chess Championship ended in round four against 18-year-old Svyatoslav Bazakutsa. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Shreyas Royal leads the tournament after seven rounds.
Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, gold medalist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (51kg), credits former India cricket captain Virat Kohli with providing crucial support through his foundation, helping her stay focused during a career comeback.
Rockstar Games, merakla beklenen Grand Theft Auto 6'nın yeni Extended Look videosunun 27 Ağustos'ta Netflix ortaklığıyla yayınlanacağını duyurdu. Jason ve Lucia'nın yeni afişi de paylaşıldı.
The South Korean professional baseball league canceled all remaining games for the week due to an ongoing heat wave, with the season set to resume next Tuesday and new cooling measures introduced.
Chinese volleyball player Li Yingying, a two-time Olympian, will miss the Asian Games and Asian Championship after undergoing successful heart surgery, citing health as her priority.
Toshiki Yamamoto, a 34-year-old former Olympic weightlifter, was arrested in Tokyo for stealing eggs and soy sauce from a convenience store and injuring an employee who attempted to stop him.
Nintendo's Q2 net profit jumped 53.5% to 147.4 billion yen, fueled by Switch 2 console sales and the global success of the Super Mario movie, despite a 9.5% decline in quarterly sales due to tariffs and component price hikes.
West Ham Utd co-owner David Sullivan, facing allegations of sexual exploitation, is advised by London Stadium's administration to avoid attending home matches due to potential demonstrations and safety concerns.
NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead has reversed her retirement to return to curling in mixed doubles with Bobby Lammie, aiming for the Alpes 2030 Games. Former team-mate Vicky Drummond is also returning to the sport.
Pakistan Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem blamed cold Glasgow weather for his ninth-place finish at the Commonwealth Games, citing a stiff body that affected his run-up. He managed 77.41 metres and looks ahead to the Lausanne Diamond League.
Exiled Afghan women footballers gather in New Zealand for their first matches as Afghan Women United, following a historic FIFA ruling allowing them to represent their country without Taliban approval.
Official invitations for the 2027 World University Games in South Korea have been sent to 164 countries, including North Korea, according to the event's organizing committee.
India finished as the No. 1 boxing nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with ten medals, sparking discussions among experts on whether the historic success can translate into Olympic and Asian Games dominance.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) cancels 10 professional baseball games over two evenings due to extreme heat warnings across South Korea, with 15 games total canceled this summer. The decision follows heat-related illnesses among fans at a game in Incheon, prompting a review of heat-related game rules.
South African Olympic swimmer Chad le Clos' Cape Town apartment was destroyed in a fire on July 30, a day after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history with 21 medals.
