ATP Italian Open: Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev

Kenyan long-distance runner Diana Wanza put up a sterling performance to win the gold medal in the women's 10,000-meter race late Friday at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana.

China fought back from a goal down to defeat host Saudi Arabia 3-1 and book its place in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup on Friday.

ATP Italian Open: Casper Ruud vs. Luciano Darderi

ATP Italian Open: Casper Ruud vs. Luciano Darderi

Kaagcup Scouting Sailing Competitions held in the Netherlands

A vendor displays World Cup-themed merchandise at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 15, 2026.

China Media Group and world soccer governing body FIFA announced on Friday that they had reached an agreement on media rights cooperation for a new cycle of FIFA competitions, including FIFA World Cup in 2026 and 2030.

World Cup-themed merchandise produced in China's Yiwu in high demand

The United States will waive costly visa bond requirements for some supporters traveling from five African countries to this year's FIFA World Cup, easing restrictions that had threatened to price many fans out of the tournament amid President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown.

In an entertaining encounter in Suzhou, defending champions the DPRK showcased their strength with a thrilling 4-2 victory over hosts China, helped by a stunning hat-trick from Yu Jong-Hyang.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated 12th seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the men's singles quarterfinals of the Italian Open on Thursday, extending his ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to a record 32 matches.

The International Table Tennis Federation announced Thursday that China's Liu Shiwen and England's Paul Drinkhall have been appointed co-chairs of the Athletes' Commission following a vote at the commission's first meeting.

Lionel Messi scored a brace as Inter Miami twice recovered from a goal down to secure a 5-3 win at Cincinnati in their MLS clash on Wednesday.

With just over one month remaining until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Toronto's stadium aced its dress rehearsal for the biggest tournament in international football, as fans flocked to the ground for a visit from Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday.

Basketball players from the US have featured most prominently in the CBA for the last decade and a half, with many Americans who sign deals in the country contributing to the success of their teams and the league in general, both on and off the court.