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Jaden Hardy praised Luka Doncic as a devoted father while the Lakers star pursues a Hague Convention petition in Slovenia amid an ongoing custody dispute.

Lionel Messi ended his 21-year Argentina career with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin, receiving an emotional farewell from 85,000 fans.

Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 at the China Open to secure her first win over the American in six meetings and set up a quarter-final against Iga Swiatek.

Son Heung-min scored his 59th international goal in South Korea's 2–0 win over Uzbekistan, surpassing Cha Bum-kun as the country's leading men's scorer.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated the Braves 3-1, taking a 2-1 lead in the National League Division Series.

India's friendly against Uruguay was suspended in Kolkata after lightning struck near the stadium, with Darwin Núñez and Anirudh Thapa scoring before the weather delay.

Son Heung-min gave South Korea an early lead against Uzbekistan in Yongin, where the friendly serves as Roberto Moreno's final opportunity to assess his squad during the international window.

Michael Jordan says he would approach today's NBA as he did in the 1990s: focus on his opponent and winning, rather than betting markets, statistics, social media or personal branding.

LeBron James' reported $15 million annual endorsement deal with Polymarket is prompting debate over player relationships with prediction markets, despite no evidence of wrongdoing or NBA rule violations.

Coleman Wong beat Australian teenager Cruz Hewitt 6-4, 6-1 in Shanghai Masters qualifying, ending Hewitt's Masters 1000 debut and moving Wong within one win of the main draw.

South Korean judoka Jeong Su-jin was disqualified from the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after coaches incorrectly told her she had not been selected for a random weigh-in, leaving her 100 grams over the limit.

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly exploring a reunion with Tyreek Hill as injuries affect their receivers, though his recovery from major knee damage remains a key concern.

Lionel Messi has more social media followers than Taylor Swift, while Swift leads decisively in live ticket sales, highlighting how different measures produce different definitions of global popularity.

The Sydney Roosters overturned a 12-0 deficit to beat Newcastle 19-18, with Daly Cherry-Evans's field goal securing the club's 16th NRL premiership and final title of his career.

The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders face off in London on Sunday, with coverage details, streaming options, radio information and a preview of the Week 4 matchup.

Australia's Under-18 rugby team defeated New Zealand Schools 40-33 in Hamilton, completing an unbeaten three-match tour and extending its winning streak over the trans-Tasman rivals to four games.

Ten people, including three children, were injured when a car struck Newcastle Knights supporters gathering before the NRL grand final, with two victims critically hurt.

Eom Ji-sung scored the decisive goal as South Korea defeated Japan 1-0 in the Asian Games men's football final, securing a record fourth consecutive gold medal.

South Korea and Japan meet in the Asian Games men's football final in Toyota, with a fourth consecutive title, home advantage and military-service exemptions at stake.

From Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina to Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, these 10 players stand out in 2026 for their success, style and influence beyond tennis.

Novak Djokovic extended his China Open record to 30-0 by beating Nuno Borges, while analysts questioned how much the streak reveals about his current form after an 11-year absence.

Aryna Sabalenka marked her return to competition with a dominant win over Renata Zarazua at the China Open, setting up a third-round meeting with Nikola Bartunkova.

South Korea and Venezuela drew 0-0 in Ulsan, with Venezuela creating more chances and outshooting the hosts in a physical friendly match during South Korea's invitational series.

Jeff Bezos has joined a consortium that acquired roughly 38% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, valuing the Premier League club at more than $7 billion.

Nike has launched Caitlin Clark's first signature shoe as the sportswear giant seeks renewed momentum amid falling shares, weak sales and investor scrutiny of its turnaround strategy.

The 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to an already talented core, but Brian Windhorst says health and chemistry concerns make Philadelphia's Eastern Conference standing far from certain.

Brazil recovered from an early Australia lead to win 4-2 at Suncorp Stadium, securing a victory in their two-match friendly tour after a 1-1 draw in Townsville.

John Longmire is leaving the Sydney Swans after nearly 25 years to join Essendon as general manager of AFL performance, reuniting with coach Mark McVeigh.

Brazil lead Australia 3-2 late in a thrilling international friendly at Brisbane's sold-out Suncorp Stadium after the Socceroos twice fought back from behind.