Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Spain's defense has been the bedrock of their World Cup campaign, reaching the quarter-finals without conceding a goal. Goalkeeper Unai Simon set a new record for consecutive clean sheet minutes, surpassing legends like Zenga and Casillas. This defensive solidity, combined with midfield strength, positions Spain as a strong contender for a second World Cup title.

FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal to disqualify Folarin Balogun from the US World Cup game, hours after reversing his suspension. President Trump had called FIFA President Infantino to review the red card incident.

Arthur Fery, a wildcard ranked outside the top 100, achieved a career-defining moment by defeating Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller to reach the Wimbledon men's singles quarter-finals. This marks a significant comeback for the British player, who faced injuries earlier in the year.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces re-election amid growing controversy, including the unprecedented cancellation of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allegedly influenced by US President Donald Trump. This decision, along with other issues like the Fifa Peace Prize and World Cup ticket prices, has drawn criticism from figures like Jurgen Klopp and UEFA, but Infantino's support from global federations, fueled by development programs, appears to secure his re-election.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a sexual assault allegation from 2021. While Platner denies the claims, calls for him to withdraw from the race have intensified, including from the Maine Democratic Party and prominent Democrats like Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's heavyweight fight may be held at Wembley Stadium, but only if local authorities permit a late start time to accommodate global television audiences, particularly in the US, according to Saudi official Turki Alalshikh.