World Cup fever fuels consumption across China
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates football fans around the globe, World Cup fever has spread into daily life in China. Match updates play on elevator screens, shoppers gather around live broadcasts at malls, and jerseys and mascot-themed bag charms are a common sight on the streets.
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Italy outlasts China 3-2 to finish second in Women's VNL preliminaries
Italy rallied past China 3-2 in the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) on Sunday, finishing second in the preliminary phase of this season's Women's Volleyball Nations League.
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Guo, Mladenovic lay claim to maiden women's doubles crown at Wimbledon
Guo Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic ended Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani's nine-match winning streak on grass to capture their first major title as a team, following a tense straight-sets triumph in the Wimbledon women's doubles final on Sunday in London.
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Kenya wins Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally in Bugesera, Rwanda
Kenya wins Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally in Bugesera, Rwanda
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2026 WNBA regular season basketball game: Toronto Tempo vs. New York Liberty
2026 WNBA regular season basketball game: Toronto Tempo vs. New York Liberty
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Guo/Mladenovic clinch women's doubles title at 2026 Wimbledon
China's Guo Hanyu and her French partner Kristina Mladenovic defeated Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani 6-3, 7-5 to claim the women's doubles title at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships here on Sunday.
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Italy outlasts China 3-2 to finish second in women's VNL preliminaries
Italy held off China 3-2 here on Sunday to finish second in the women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminaries.
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Sinner defends Wimbledon title with victory over Zverev
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon men's singles title on Sunday, defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam title.
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Ghana paired alongside Canada, Brazil, and Norway in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Ghana's U-17 women's national football team, the Black Maidens, has been drawn in Group C alongside Canada, Brazil and Norway at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup later this year.
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CSL Roundup: Chengdu held by Chongqing, Shenzhen ends drought against Qingdao West Coast
League leader Chengdu Rongcheng was held to a 1-1 draw by second-placed Chongqing Tonglianglong, while Shenzhen Peng City ended a nine-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Qingdao West Coast in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League.
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2026 World Rugby Nations Cup: Chile vs China's Hong Kong
2026 World Rugby Nations Cup: Chile vs China's Hong Kong
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Argentina 'giving every last drop' for World Cup repeat, says coach Scaloni
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side would give everything in pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles after Saturday's 3-1 extra-time quarterfinal victory over Switzerland.
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Manager Yakin praises Swiss World Cup campaign
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin said his players could be proud despite Saturday's 3-1 extra-time World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Argentina.Switzerland recovered from Alexis Mac Allister's early goal through Dan Ndoye's second-half equalizer before Breel Embolo was dismissed with 18 minutes of
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Bellingham brace sends England through, Alvarez lifts Argentina into semifinals
Jude Bellingham struck twice as England rallied past Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals, while defending champion Argentina overcame 10-man Switzerland with a dramatic extra-time victory.
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