The table tennis event at the 2026 Asian Games saw its first major upset as 16-year-old Thai student Thitaphat Preechayan defeated Chinese superstar and former world number one Lin Shidong.
Weightlifter Ri Song Gum gave North Korea their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class and shedding tears of joy.
Game publisher KRAFTON has announced a lifetime competitive ban for two Vietnamese PUBG players following a stream sniping controversy involving a South Korean female gamer during the 2026 PUBG Asia Stars.
The final day of the 2026 PUBG Asia Stars was abruptly canceled following penalties for stream-sniping involving two Vietnamese players and a South Korean gamer, prompting publisher Krafton to apologize for releasing unverified information.
Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland and the most-subscribed YouTuber, MrBeast, have teamed up to recreate a viral AI-generated video of the Norwegian striker during the World Cup.
The China men's basketball team have faced intense scrutiny after returning empty-handed from the 2026 Asian Games, marking only the second time in history the nation has failed to secure a medal in the event despite significant investment.
The 20th Asian Games in Japan has faced a series of major problems regarding accommodation, food, transportation, reception and administrative procedures, drawing heavy criticism from athletes and international media.
South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Tuesday to top Group D and set up a quarterfinal against Group C runners-up Vietnam in the 2026 Asian Games men's football.
The trio of Bui Ngoc Nhi, Hoang Thi Thu Uyen, and Nguyen Ngoc Tram have delivered a brilliant performance to win the gold medal in karate at the 2026 Asian Games, securing the first gold medal for the Vietnam sports delegation in Japan.
The Vietnam women's team received a bonus from the national football federation after securing a spot in the Asian Games quarterfinals following a draw that eliminated regional rival Thailand.
A competition suit violation nullified Vietnam's preliminary round performance at the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday, wiping out qualification-worthy finish in the 10-meter mixed team air rifle.
Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo qualified for three finals at the 2026 Asian Games despite suffering falls during the vault and horizontal bar qualifiers.
A sport once banned in much of the U.S. and famously decried as "human cockfighting" by a high-profile politician is making an ambitious play for the Olympics.
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi smashed another Asian Games record for her second gold in as many days on Monday, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics.
The Philippines national team have called up 11 players from Europe and the U.S. for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, where they are set to face Vietnam in the opening match on Sept. 26.
The MoonPay X Games League will hold its inaugural winter draft this week, betting that a team-based format and closer ties with the Olympic movement can build on strong audience growth for action sports, Chief Executive Jeremy Bloom said.
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi set an Asian Games record as she scorched to gold on Sunday's first full day of competition, after hosts Japan celebrated early success.
Vietnam's sports delegation clinched its first medals at the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) on the first official day of competition on Sunday, a bronze in the teqball mixed doubles event and another in the women’s individual kata event.
By sharing content of Saudi Pro League matches on social media, Cristiano Ronaldo and other star players could earn millions of dollars without even stepping onto the pitch.
The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.
World number 18 Alexandra Eala will represent the Philippines at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan, despite risking a financial fine and ranking penalties from the WTA for skipping the mandatory China Open.
First there was a record deluge, then a shortage of beds and now Asian Games organizers in Japan are "praying" that a typhoon does not play havoc with a cruise ship housing thousands of athletes.
Clearlake Capital has officially acquired Todd Boehly's entire stake in Chelsea FC, ending a turbulent era under the American billionaire and granting the investment firm absolute control at Stamford Bridge.
The Chinese delegation headed for the 20th Asian Games went nearly six hours without food after a transport system breakdown left them stranded at Nagoya airport on Wednesday, just days before the start of competition.
South Korea's Olympic committee said Friday it filed a complaint with Asian Games organizers in Nagoya for featuring a Japanese warlord at a welcoming ceremony.
FIFA has demanded that Vietnamese football club Thanh Hoa FC pay wages and bonuses owed to Jamaican striker Rimario Gordon, warning that failure to comply will result in a ban on registering new players.
Indonesia's key center-back Jay Idzes will miss the upcoming 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup after suffering a thigh muscle tear while playing for Sassuolo in Italy's Serie A.
Actress Sydney Sweeney has drawn criticism from many female athletes after appearing nearly naked in an advertisement for a sports prediction platform.
Star midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin, who is dubbed "Thai Messi", has been named in Thailand's 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch against rivals Vietnam.
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is part of a five-investor group preparing a bid to acquire a controlling stake in Al Nassr from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
The 200 container units at Nagoya Port in Japan, designed to house approximately 2,000 athletes for the 2026 Asian Games, have been criticized for their small size, with people sharing rooms, toilets and showers.
Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships. Now a teenager, she headlines China's bid for Asian Games domination and has Olympic glory in her sights.
Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) vice president Tran Anh Tu announced that the national team will not impose a quota on naturalized players, leaving squad decisions entirely to head coach Kim Sang-sik based on tactical fit and team identity.
Barcelona's 19-year-old star Lamine Yamal felt like the 2026 Ballon d'Or should be his, citing the domestic and international success that he achieved with Barcelona and Spain as decisive factors over rival Kylian Mbappé.
Australian athlete and world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk sparked widespread outrage after finishing first at the fitness race Hyrox Beijing despite suffering from severe diarrhea and soiling herself mid-race that reportedly affected other participants.
Brazilian-born striker Bergson da Silva has officially become eligible to play for the Malaysia national football team after meeting the requirement of continuous residency for five years.
Unseeded Thai badminton player Sarunrak Vitidsarn has pulled off an amazing run from the qualifying rounds to win the women's singles title at the 2026 Vietnam Open without dropping a single set.
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has urged the Saudi Pro League to hand lifetime bans to supporters who were chanting the name of his late teammate Diogo Jota to taunt Ruben Neves during a match.
American-born defender Kyle Colonna, who is playing for V. League club The Cong Viettel, has officially received Vietnamese citizenship, providing the national team with a new selection ahead of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Datuk Abdah Alif, a Malaysian football legend who helped his national team qualify for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, has married a 20-year-old woman who is 52 years his junior.
American ultramarathon runner Megan Eckert has set a world record by covering 1,024.319 kilometers in 144 hours, becoming the first female athlete in history to surpass the 1,000km mark in a six-day race.
Japan men's gymnastics team for their home Asian Games this month includes multiple Olympic and world champions, but serious injuries have clouded their chances.
Kylian Mbappe deliberately pushed aside a Gatorade bottle during a recent press conference, similar to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro 2020 snub against Coca-Cola, which again sparked debates about athletes' control over their commercial image.
Recent eruptions of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano have sparked concerns regarding potential impacts on the upcoming 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, though there are currently no grounds to cancel or relocate the tournament.
The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place from Sept. 24 to Oct. 5 during a newly expanded international match window, with Singapore playing Indonesia on the first day.
Hundreds of Asian Games athletes in Japan were briefly evacuated from their accommodation as record rainfall lashed host city Nagoya, with competition beginning on Thursday.
VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 will return on Dec. 27, with its flat course and cool winter weather offering favorable conditions for runners targeting personal records.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with the Catalan giants.
Ferran Torres, whose goal against Argentina won the World Cup for Spain in July, leads a 30-man list for the men's Ballon d'Or revealed on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi also nominated for the 17th time.
Billionaire Elon Musk and online platform Chess.com engaged in a war of words over whether artificial intelligence will eventually completely solve the game of chess.
