Olympic mixed doubles gold medalists Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha cruised into the quarterfinals on Monday, while the women's singles draw saw a series of upsets on the second day of main draw at the World Table Tennis United States Smash.
Sweden coach Graham Potter said his team will need to be at its very best to contain France when the two sides meet in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday.
Paraguay's players and coach credited belief, preparation and determination after stunning four-time champion Germany on penalties to reach the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on Monday.
Ismael Saibari converted the decisive spot kick as Morocco advanced to the World Cup round of 16 on Monday by beating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
China's rising basketball star Wang Haoran said he is aware of the gap between himself and the world's best players but is confident he will continue to improve.
Defending men's champion Jannik Sinner and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic survived first-round tests at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, while China's Wang Xinyu and Zhang Shuai advanced in the women's singles draw.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann called for self-reflection after his side was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup in the round of 32 on Monday, losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay.
Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 victory over Japan in a World Cup round-of-32 tie on Monday, setting up a last-16 meeting with either Cote d'Ivoire or Norway.
The World Cup knockout stage features two familiar favorites, a record African contingent and a chance for emerging nations to rewrite their football history.
England's defensive problems have increased after Jarell Quansah had to be substituted in the second half of the 2-0 win against Panama that secured Thomas Tuchel's side top spot in Group L on Saturday night.
Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro said Sunday that playing against powerful South American rivals had given his team self-belief ahead of its World Cup round-of-32 clash with Germany.
Mercedes' George Russell claimed his second Formula 1 victory of 2026 by winning Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, cutting 10 points from teammate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
Asia's biggest tennis tournament, the China Open, looks set to improve its portfolio and enjoy even more interest, as it announces a new partnership that it hopes will help take its international influence to new heights.
Austria and Algeria scored a goal each in stoppage time en route to a 3-3 thriller in Group J as the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded on Saturday, with both teams advancing to the knockout stage.