Lin Shidong stuns Liang Jingkun to reach first ITTF World Cup final
Rising star Lin Shidong stunned Liang Jingkun 4-1 in the ITTF World Cup semis in Macao and booked his first final against Hugo Calderano in a youth-versus-experience showdown.
Sports
From the Olympics to the Champions League—follow the biggest games and rising sports stars.
Tiangong Ultra Triumphs in World’s First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon
Tiangong Ultra completed the 21.0975 km course in 2h40m42s, winning the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing.
Ronaldo’s Title Bid Stumbles as Al Nassr Lose 2-1 to Al Qadsiah
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr saw their Saudi Pro League title hopes fade after a 2-1 loss to Al Qadsiah, with Aubameyang’s late winner sealing the shock defeat.
Ju Wenjun Secures Historic Fifth Straight Women’s World Chess Championship
Chinese grandmaster Ju Wenjun wins her fifth straight FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship, becoming the first from China and fourth woman in history to secure five titles.
Liaoning Blows Out Xinjiang as Qingdao Edges Guangsha in CBA Playoffs
Liaoning storms past Xinjiang and Qingdao squeaks by Guangsha to advance to the CBA semifinals.
The Chinese mainland’s You Hao Wins Rings Gold at Doha Gymnastics World Cup
The Chinese mainland’s You Hao clinched men’s rings gold at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, while Hong Yanming took pommel horse silver and Teja Belak earned vault gold.
ITTF Unveils Table Tennis Tweaks for LA 2028 at Macao World Cup
ITTF leaders previewed table tennis adjustments for LA 2028 during a Macao SAR World Cup briefing, hinting at a refreshed Olympic format.
Li Haotong Rockets into Share of Lead at Volvo China Open
Li Haotong fires an eight-under 63 to share the 36-hole lead with Tapio Pulkkanen and Eugenio Chacarra at the Volvo China Open in Shanghai.
LeBron James vs. Steph Curry: Who Goes Deeper in the NBA Playoffs?
LeBron James and Steph Curry headline the NBA Playoffs as they vie to lead the Lakers and Warriors deep into the postseason. Who will advance furthest?
Humanoid Robots Make History at Beijing Half-Marathon
The world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon hit Beijing’s streets, showcasing 21.1 km of AI-powered endurance in an epic track showdown.