FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed on Thursday that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and play its matches in the United States as originally scheduled.
China secured its first win at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Thursday, defeating Romania 4-3 in overtime after Hou Yuyang converted a decisive penalty shot.
Defending champions China advanced to the semifinals of the Uber Cup badminton women's team championship after a 3-0 victory over Malaysia here on Thursday.
The Asian Beach Games has found a fitting stage in Sanya, one of China's best-known tropical destinations, leaving athletes and officials not only impressed but also charmed.
Osasuna winger Victor Munoz's hopes of earning a place in Spain's World Cup squad have suffered a setback after he picked up a calf injury that will sideline him for at least two weeks.
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal at the Metropolitano on Wednesday night, leaving everything to be decided in next week's return leg in London.
The Shanxi Loongs survived a comeback to defeat the Qingdao Eagles 90-86 in overtime, while the Zhejiang Golden Bulls held off playoff debutants the Ningbo Rockets 65-57 on Wednesday in the opening games of the best-of-three CBA first round playoff series.
The final day of climbing at the 6th Asian Beach Games witnessed a flurry of world records, with both men's and women's speed relay events producing world-leading times on Wednesday.
Around 25,000 runners from over a dozen countries and regions have registered for the 2026 Baku Marathon, scheduled for May 3, organizers said on Tuesday.
Paris Saint-Germain took a narrow advantage in the UEFA Champions League semifinals after a thrilling 5-4 home win over Bayern Munich in the first leg on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid faces Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, in a rematch of the league phase meeting that Arsenal won 4-0 in London in October.
China dominated the sailing competition at the 6th Asian Beach Games, collecting five gold, two silver and two bronze medals as all the events concluded on Tuesday.
The Guangzhou Loong Lions defeated the Guangdong Southern Tigers 93-76, while the Liaoning Flying Leopards beat the Shandong Heroes 77-67 in the best-of-three first round of the Chinese Basketball Association playoffs on Tuesday.
China swept the gold medals in speed climbing at the 6th Asian Beach Games, with Zhao Yicheng winning the men's title and its athletes taking all three women's medals on Tuesday.