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September 18, 2026 2026-09-18

China beat Oman 2-0 in the opening match of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's hockey competition on Friday, with Gao Jiesheng and Du Shihao both scoring from penalty corners at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
Brazil's Flamengo advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Thursday despite being held to a 1-1 home draw by Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
Ghana is ready for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) said in a statement on Thursday.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
Thailand swept Kyrgyzstan 3-0 in just 52 minutes on Thursday to lead eight teams including Kazakhstan and China into the women's volleyball quarterfinals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
The women's basketball competition of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games tipped off on Thursday, with Indonesia, the Philippines, and host Japan all securing comfortable victories in their group-stage openers.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
China drew 1-1 with Uzbekistan in the second round of the women's football group stage at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, missing the chance to secure a place in the knockout stage with one game to spare.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has named 44 players across two squads for the opening four fixtures of the UEFA Nations League, handing first senior call-ups to 11 newcomers as he unveiled his maiden selection at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt on Thursday.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
China's Zhao Jiaju crossed the line first in the 330km category of the Tor des Geants on Wednesday, taking 65 hr, 55 min and 22 sec to traverse the grueling course through the Italian Alps.
September 18, 2026 2026-09-18
Uncapped Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli has been drafted into Brazil's squad for friendlies against Australia and India, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
Former Brazil manager Tite has been named head coach of Botafogo on a deal running until December 2028, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Wednesday.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
The Chinese delegation was officially welcomed at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, as athletes and officials gathered at Nagoya Port ahead of the opening ceremony of the continental multi-sport event.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
China's run at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup ended in the round of 16 on Wednesday after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Italy following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Sosnowiec, Poland.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
FC Barcelona remained top of La Liga with six wins from six after thrashing Racing Santander 7-2 at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente will sign a contract extension to remain in charge until 2032, Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Raul Louzan announced on Wednesday.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
Basketball player Hu Mingxuan and boxer Wu Yu will serve as flag bearers for China at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the Chinese delegation announced Wednesday.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
China, Japan, South Korea and Iran advanced to the men's basketball semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games after winning their respective quarterfinals on Wednesday.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
China beat the Philippines 3-0 on Wednesday for its first victory in Group B of the women's volleyball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
Wu Xi and Zhang Yuning set up a goal for each other as China came from behind to beat DPR Korea 2-1 in its opening men's football Group B match at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.
September 17, 2026 2026-09-17
Fluminense advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Tuesday despite a 2-1 away defeat to Platense in their quarterfinal second leg.
September 16, 2026 2026-09-16
James Rodriguez announced his retirement from Colombia's national team on Tuesday after an international career spanning 15 years.
September 16, 2026 2026-09-16
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