Liang Jingkun beat Wen Ruibo 3-0 in the round of 32 at the WTT Montpellier Champions event, taking the match 13-11, 11-8, 11-4. Next up is France's Simon Gauzy, who reached the last 16 by sweeping Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto.
Spain's football federation has settled Atlético Madrid's complaint that Barcelona approached Julián Álvarez while he was under contract. The penalty, 602 euros, is so small it reads less as punishment than as paperwork, and FIFA declined to take the case at all.
Lazio beat ten-man Sassuolo 6-2 on Tuesday, extending their perfect start to eight wins and a draw and moving top of Serie A with 25 points. Zakani scored once and set up two more, while Lazio missed two penalties in a chaotic second half.
A leaked video of French footballer Kylian Mbappé making remarks about China prompts several Chinese companies to end endorsement deals. China's foreign ministry says words that hurt Chinese people's feelings will meet collective resistance, without naming the player.
La Liga will report an alleged assault on Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who video appears to show being struck with a flagpole during celebrations of Kylian Mbappe's winning goal at Barcelona. Spain's disciplinary committee is expected to examine the case.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London began half an hour late because of traffic, after award pages for three nominees briefly appeared online. Organizers said the pre-written articles revealed nothing about the top three.
Borussia Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 to stay level on points with Bayern Munich before next week's German Clasico. Coach Niko Kovac declined to discuss Bayern, pointing to a midweek cup tie first.
Kyren Wilson beat Jack Jones 9-2 to win the 2026 Northern Ireland Open, his 11th career ranking title. The win lifted him past Jimmy White into 12th on the all-time list and ended a 19-month wait for a trophy.
Manchester United's 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club winless in eight matches and manager Michael Carrick fighting for his job, with the board in emergency talks. Gary Neville says the players, not the coach, are the problem.
Barcelona teenager Pau Cubarsi ranked the hardest forwards he has defended, putting Kylian Mbappe first and Lionel Messi second. The 18-year-old defender's list, given to ESPN, also placed Cristiano Ronaldo third, Ousmane Dembele fourth and Vinicius Junior fifth.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Al-Nassr's 71st anniversary on social media, while Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi named Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Ronaldo among the hardest forwards he has faced. Both moments kept the veteran Portuguese star in the football conversation on a busy European weekend.
Chelsea lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham in the Premier League's London derby, playing most of the second half with ten men after Cole Palmer was sent off for a second yellow. The defeat ends Chelsea's six-match league winning run over Spurs, dating back to February 2023.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany fainted during a training-ground day after months of sleeping very little, and the club has told him to stop working entirely until he recovers. The episode puts elite football's workload culture under fresh scrutiny.
LeBron James, 41, posted 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to become the oldest player to hit that line in an NBA game. Philadelphia erased a 29-point third-quarter deficit to beat Cleveland 114-106.
Al-Hilal came from behind to beat Al-Qadsiah 3-2 in the Saudi Pro League, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring and then limping off. The win lifts them to first place on 27 points with a game in hand, while Al-Ahli thrashed Al-Khaleej 4-1.
After three Champions League rounds, Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice top the charts for successful passes in the attacking third. The numbers reveal how Arsenal's midfield dictates play high up the pitch.
Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Arsenal extended its unbeaten home run in the Champions League group and league phase to 40 matches, a record 37 wins and three draws. The last such home defeat was a 2-3 loss to Manchester City in December 2013.
China's Under-17 women's team thrashed Samoa 7-0 for a second straight group win at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with Cheng Wandi scoring twice and setting up two more. The group decider against the United States follows on October 26.
Como's 4-1 win over Manchester United was predicted almost exactly by a fan on social media hours before kickoff, down to the scoreline and the manager speculation that followed. The result deepens the pressure on United's Michael Carrick.
After a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como, Bruno Fernandes said United's players must accept the club is no longer what it was and that trophies are now very hard to win.
A Chinese rider will try again on October 25 to set a Guinness record for motorcycle surfing, answering online doubters who say a bike on a board looks easy. The team says the challenge took repeated redesigns of tires and boards.
Cameroonian footballer Joseph Minala has spoken out about the 2014 rumor that he was secretly 42 while playing for Lazio's youth team, saying the club never protected him from a story that has followed him ever since.
Portland's second-year Chinese center Yang Hansen played the entire fourth quarter as the Trail Blazers crushed Phoenix 124-83 in their NBA season opener. Damian Lillard led with 25 points in a blowout that was decided early.
Chinese rookie Yang Hansen played his first regular-season NBA game as the Portland Trail Blazers crushed the Phoenix Suns 124-83. His modest five points and two rebounds came in a historic 43-12 first quarter that set up the rout.
A journalist reports that one of the top five or six contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will not attend the October 26 gala in Paris. The player's identity remains unknown, adding intrigue to football's most prestigious individual award night.
China's under-17 women's team began their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Kenya, powered by a Xu Xiaotang brace and a Xu Yue opener. The result puts them top of Group E ahead of their next match.
Zhang Jiawei, a young Chinese snooker player, came back from 1-3 down to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-3 at the Northern Ireland Open. The win sends him into the last 32 and marks one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Diego Gomez scored from 51.3 metres as Brighton thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0, the eighth-longest goal in the Premier League since 2006-07. Two days earlier, a fan had predicted on social media that he would score exactly that way.
A Brighton fan posted on social media that Sunday would be Diego Gómez's perfect moment for a halfway-line lob. Two days later, he did exactly that in a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Zhangxue Motorcycles, a young Chinese brand, capped its 2026 World Superbike season with a manufacturer's third place and a rider runner-up finish in Spain. The result marks a milestone for Chinese motorcycle engineering on the global racing stage.
Paris FC beat Rennes 4-3 in a chaotic Ligue 1 match featuring four penalties, with Rennes' Le Paul scoring a rare penalty hat-trick. It was the first time in 34 years a Ligue 1 game saw four spot kicks.
Tottenham striker Richarlison claims a Brazilian Senate candidate took control of an island he bought in 2020-21 without paying. He says the Angra dos Reis property cost him around 10 million reais, about 1.6 million euros.
After a 0-3 defeat at Lazio, Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti admitted his side lacked control and direction, saying he must re-examine his relationship with the team. The loss deepened doubts about the Turin giants' season.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger were written off after a miserable first half of the season, but a remarkable second-half surge has secured their Chinese Super League survival with two rounds to spare.
Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano says Harry Kane has agreed a new Bayern Munich contract running to June 2029. The deal keeps world-class striking power in Munich into Kane's mid-thirties.
Spain's Pedro Rodríguez has retired after 794 club appearances and 197 goals, winning trophies at Barcelona, Chelsea, Roma and Lazio. In a farewell interview he calls Lionel Messi the best he ever played with.
Spain's La Liga files weekly reports to discipline fans for abusive chants, including insults aimed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. The system mixes fines, stand closures and anti-violence referrals, and it is being tested again this season.
Chinese second-tier defender Xu Jizu reached 200 career club appearances, a rare milestone for a player who has quietly moved through four different clubs. His career says a lot about how Chinese football's middle class actually works.
A public outburst by defender Lisandro Martinez has exposed deep frustration at Manchester United, where players are tired of coaching changes while the people above them rarely answer for the results.
A Castore kit worn by Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi lost its club crest during a Champions League game against Inter Milan. He scored a hat-trick anyway as Brugge won 4-3, and the manufacturer's quality record is back under scrutiny.
A draft report from England's new independent football regulator says most clubs in the top five tiers are losing money, with some unable to survive 30 days without owner cash.
Lionel Messi has ordered a luxury catamaran from Polish builder Sunreef Yachts, reportedly worth around 8 million euros. The five-cabin Ultima 88 will be built in Gdansk with a jet-ski garage and 2,000 horsepower.
Former Valencia and Barcelona star Gaizka Mendieta warns that 40 to 50 percent of retired players go bankrupt within five years, often after pouring their savings into property they cannot manage.
Teenager Sora Matsushima edged Taiwan's Lin Yun-Ju 4-3 to win the WTT China Grand Slam, cementing his rise to world No. 1 in men's table tennis. The seven-game thriller left Chinese fans debating what his emergence means for the sport.
Amateur city teams from across Jiangsu province played to packed local crowds as the quarter-finals of the 2026 Jiangsu City Football League wrapped up, sending four clubs to the semi-finals.
Liverpool and Manchester City met at Anfield with the title race still young, but the loudest action came from the stands and a first-half scuffle between players.
Corinthians paid their men's first-team players and staff September wages on Thursday after a deal with Caixa Econômica Federal released money held in an account tied to the Neo Química Arena debt. Other payments, including image rights and holiday pay, remain outstanding.
Former Netherlands and Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder played a free-kick game at a sports festival, choosing himself over Beckham, Pirlo and Roberto Carlos — but not Juninho.
JJ Gabriel, who turned 16 this week, is being tracked by Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona, with reports claiming he could cost far more than €15 million. Former United defender Phil Bardsley warns the teenager is not yet ready for Premier League football.
The 40-year-old Spanish legend has clarified that his comeback for Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin is a one-off appearance on November 7, not a full-season signing as local headlines suggested.
Lionel Messi closed his Argentina career with a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires, and Cristiano Ronaldo marked the moment with a public comment.
Lionel Messi ended his Argentina career with a win over Benin, and French outlet Footmercato reports the federation now faces a sharp drop in revenue tied to its biggest star.
India invited Brazil, Uruguay and Panama for a rare home friendly series, losing 0-4 and 1-6 but scoring against Uruguay for the first time since 1982. The experiment raises a familiar question: do heavy defeats build a team?
Harry Kane is one appearance from equalling Peter Shilton's England record of 125 caps. Elsewhere in a busy international window, Uruguay thrashed India 6-1 and Russia led Nigeria at half-time.
Lionel Messi plays his final match for Argentina in a home friendly against Benin, closing a two-decade international career with 207 caps, 125 goals and a World Cup. Days earlier he accepted an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires.
Chinese League of Legends team Top Esports says top laner ZUIAN failed two visa interviews and cannot travel with the squad to the S16 World Championship. Veteran 369 steps into the starting lineup as the club pushes for a third interview.
China's friendly against Tajikistan turned ugly when Wei Shihao was sent off for elbowing an opponent. Off the pitch, coach Wang Hao faced sustained verbal abuse from spectators, prompting his wife to speak out.
Bayern Munich has begun scouting potential goalkeeping successors even as contract talks with Manuel Neuer continue. Oliver Baumann and Marvin Schwabe are among nine names under consideration.
The 2026 China Open women's singles fourth-round draw is out, with home favourite Zheng Qinwen meeting Anastasia Sharaeva and Coco Gauff taking on Elise Mertens. Eight quarterfinal spots are on the line in Beijing.
John Obi Mikel recalls the chaotic 2005 tug-of-war between Manchester United and Chelsea, a secret meeting with Jose Mourinho, and why he never regretted choosing London.
Naomi Osaka saved four set points before beating Sara Bejlek 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach the China Open round of 16 in Beijing. The former champion now waits for the winner of Muchova against Samsonova.
Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League after five games, and former striker Charlie Austin says Roberto De Zerbi's track record makes him hard to back. Players, Austin suggests, may not be fighting for the manager.
Jude Bellingham scored once and set up two more as England raced to a 4-0 halftime lead away to Croatia in the Nations League. Anthony Gordon added a goal and an assist, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka also on target.
Brazil face India in a Kolkata friendly, with coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Marquinhos framing the match as a chance for young players to show themselves rather than an exam.
China's men's national team suffered a humiliating 5-0 home defeat to Palestine in a friendly in Chongqing, extending a brutal run of form. Fans and pundits are questioning coach Shao Jiayi's tactics.
Former Brazil midfielder Fred says Cristiano Ronaldo's extreme self-discipline raises the standards of everyone around him, while Lionel Messi remains the opponent who left him feeling a step behind.
Chinese swimmer Qin Haiyang won the men's 50m breaststroke at the 2026 Swimming World Cup stop in Baku, touching in 25.67 seconds. It was his second 50m breaststroke title in a week after winning at the Asian Games.
The China Open has replaced Beijing Benz with HSBC as its top sponsor from 2026, ending a near two-decade partnership. The change, announced at Wimbledon, reflects how sponsor money in Chinese sport tracks shifting consumer spending.
A British parliamentary committee has asked tax authorities about Manchester City's financial-rule case, while lawyers weigh claims over unpaid bonuses. The saga is spreading beyond football into tax and contract law.
Lionel Messi has completed a takeover of Spanish second-division club Eldense, buying 100 percent of the struggling side. Cristiano Ronaldo already owns a stake in league rival Almeria, so the two legends now meet as owners.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has withdrawn from Spain's national team camp after a left thigh strain. His club confirmed a moderate rectus femoris injury, and his recovery timeline remains unclear.
The China Open has switched to YONEX TOUR PLATINUM balls, reviving a two-decade argument about how often tennis events should change their balls and what it means for players' bodies.
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's national team training camp without permission, and Portuguese federation rules could bring a one-to-six-month suspension and a fine. His private jet was tracked by thousands of fans as it flew toward Madrid.
After an independent panel found Manchester City breached financial rules, rival clubs want any sanction — including possible relegation — enforced within the current season, fearing endless appeals. The case dwarfs Chelsea's earlier £10m fine.
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