Day three of the 2025 BWF World Championships saw the full round of 16 confirmed, with China's world No. 1 mixed-doubles pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping suffering a shock defeat, becoming the highest-seeded casualties of the tournament so far.
Former Italy international Alessandro Florenzi announced his retirement through social media on Wednesday, after his contract with AC Milan expired this summer.
Newcastle United have had a second bid for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected by Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the latest offer worth 55 million pounds.
The first round of the 2025 US Open singles events concluded on Tuesday with defending champion Jannik Sinner, as well as top contenders Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka all securing convincing victories.
Three pairs from Team China, including reigning world champions Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, will compete at the 2025 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash, per the entry list for the doubles events released on Wednesday.
Crystal Palace midfielder Matheus Franca has joined Vasco da Gama on loan as the Brazilian Serie A club strengthens its squad for the second half of the season.
Uncapped midfielder Jean Lucas has been drafted into Brazil's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.
Morocco advanced to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) after edging defending champions Senegal 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.
Borussia Dortmund has confirmed the permanent signing of English midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Premier League side Chelsea, the club announced on Tuesday.
The second matchday of the 2025 BWF World Championships saw China's women sweep into the next round, while France thrilled its home fans with nail-biters at the Adidas Arena on Tuesday.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as Cadillac's first race drivers, the American manufacturer announced Tuesday, signaling a strategy built on experience for its debut season in the sport.
Bayer Leverkusen has signed Spanish defender Lucas Vazquez on a free transfer after his contract with Real Madrid expired at the end of last season, the Bundesliga outfit confirmed on Tuesday.
China's Lin Shidong and Sun Yingsha have secured berths for the season-ending World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals to be held in December, as the WTT announced the first batch of qualified paddlers on Tuesday.
France rallied past Greece 3-1 here on Tuesday to make the top 16 as the second finisher from Group C at the end of the preliminaries at the women's volleyball World Championship.