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May 28, 2026 2026-05-28

Freiburg has signed Japanese midfielder Rihito Yamamoto from Belgian top-flight side Sint-Truiden, making him its second summer recruit as the Bundesliga club continues to reshape its squad, the club announced on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026 2026-05-28
Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev all advanced to the third round on Wednesday at the French Open, while women's second seed Elena Rybakina and 13th seed Jasmine Paolini suffered surprise exits.
May 28, 2026 2026-05-28
Neymar missed Brazil's first pre-World Cup training session to undergo medical exams, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026 2026-05-28
Crystal Palace claimed its first international trophy in the club's history on Wednesday, as Jean-Philippe Mateta's close-range strike sealed a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final.
May 28, 2026 2026-05-28
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is emerging as a major global marketing stage for Chinese brands seeking to expand overseas, as fragmented viewing habits and digital advertising tools reshape how companies participate in top-tier sports events.
May 28, 2026 2026-05-28
Men's and women's top seeds Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka advanced comfortably to the second round of the 2026 French Open on Tuesday, while Daniil Medvedev and Jessica Pegula suffered a shock opening-round exit.
May 27, 2026 2026-05-27
The South African national football team on Wednesday held a send-off dinner in Pretoria, the country's administrative capital, where 74-year-old head coach Hugo Broos officially announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
May 28, 2026 2026-05-28
China's men's national team will play a friendly against Thailand on June 9 in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, the Chinese Football Association announced on Wednesday.
May 28, 2026 2026-05-28
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni played down concerns over Lionel Messi's injury on Tuesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup starting next month.
May 27, 2026 2026-05-27
FC Barcelona legend Alexia Putellas announced on Tuesday that she will leave the club after 14 years in which she has established herself as one of the greatest players in women's football.
May 27, 2026 2026-05-27
Rayo Vallecano will look to win the biggest trophy in the club's history on Wednesday when it faces Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig.
May 27, 2026 2026-05-27
Real Madrid's presidential election has placed an unexpected pause on preparations for the 2026-27 season, with current president Florentino Perez facing a challenge from businessman Enrique Riquelme for control of one of world football's most powerful clubs.
May 27, 2026 2026-05-27
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic were among 26 players named in the United States squad on Tuesday for the FIFA World Cup.
May 27, 2026 2026-05-27
China's Zhang Shuai and Zhang Zhizhen both suffered first-round defeats at the 2026 French Open on Tuesday, ending their campaigns at Roland Garros earlier than hoped.
May 27, 2026 2026-05-27
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek and Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina advanced to the second round at Roland Garros on Monday, while veterans Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils announced their retirements.
May 26, 2026 2026-05-26
The New York Knicks crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Monday to complete a 4-0 sweep and advance to the NBA Finals.
May 26, 2026 2026-05-26
Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo named experienced playmaker James Rodriguez and Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz in his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup on Monday.
May 26, 2026 2026-05-26
Systematic support sends nation's disabled athletes to top of Paralympic table.
May 26, 2026 2026-05-26
Argentina captain Lionel Messi was diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring on Monday, less than three weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup.
May 26, 2026 2026-05-26
La Liga club Osasuna announced on Monday that coach Alessio Lisci has been sacked after just one season in charge.
May 26, 2026 2026-05-26
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