NBA’s China comeback: After a six-year timeout, the league looks to rebound
SHANGHAI: For Chinese basketball fans, the long wait is finally over.
Sweden sack manager for first time, Tomasson dismissed after dismal start to qualifying campaign
Sweden have sacked their manager for the first time ever when Jon Dahl Tomasson was dismissed on Tuesday, following a dismal start to their World Cup qualifying campaign that left them bottom of Group B with one point from four games.
Rain stops Sri Lanka’s momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to share points in their Women’s World Cup fixture after heavy rain had the final say in Colombo on Tuesday, washing out play after the innings break. The hosts had done the hard yards, posting a competitive 258-6 and fancying their chances with a spin heavy attack on a pitch tailor made for the slow bowlers.
Barcelona’s Lewandowski suffers thigh injury
MADRID: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a torn thigh muscle, the club said on Tuesday, with the Poland captain facing a spell on the sidelines that could rule him out of next week’s LaLiga clash against Real Madrid. The 37-year-old played the full 90 minutes and scored a goal in Poland’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Lithuania on Sunday. “Lewandowski has a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of the left thigh.
Ancelotti calls for mental resilience after Brazil’s first loss to Japan
TOKYO: Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players to develop greater mental resilience after they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday, their first-ever loss to the Asian side. The Italian emphasized the need to learn from the errors that led to the hosts’ stunning second-half comeback as he prepares his squad for next year’s World Cup in North America. Ancelotti, who took charge in May following Brazil’s inconsistent World Cup qualifying campaign, has focused on building a team that is both adaptable and mentally robust.
Amanda Serrano to defend featherweight titles vs. Erika Cruz - ESPN
Amanda Serrano will step back into the ring to defend her WBO and WBA featherweight titles against Erika Cruz in front of her hometown fans at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Jan. 3, 2026, and broadcast globally on DAZN, ESPN confirmed on Tuesday.
Record-breaking £577m lottery winner sparks outrage over choice for spending winnings
A man who won a staggering £577m in a record-breaking lottery jackpot reportedly has grand plans for a community devastated by wildfires. Edwin Castro, who bagged an astonishing $2billion (£1.51bn) in the US Powerball lottery, is said to be one of several ultra-wealthy individuals looking at fire-damaged properties affected by the catastrophic Californian wildfires in January.
Memphis Depay 'Raja' di Timnas Belanda
Jakarta - Memphis Depay pegang dua rekor di Timnas Belanda. Sang striker adalah pencetak gol terbanyak dan pemberi assist terbanyak sepanjang masa!