Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in a November 14 friendly against Angola in Luanda, as manager Lionel Scaloni named a 24-man squad on Thursday that includes three uncapped players.
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus beat defending champion Coco Gauff of the United States 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Thursday to complete a clean sweep in the Steffi Graf group at the 2025 WTA Finals and advance to the semifinals as group winner.
The organizers of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Thursday unveiled the concept of their closing ceremony, "Beauty in Action," along with the first artist involved.
Real Madrid has suffered another injury setback with the club confirming that French international midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni suffered a muscle injury in Tuesday night's 1-0 Champions League defeat away to Liverpool.
The Macao team of Kuok Kin Hang, Fong Man Hou, and Cheang Pei Lok claimed the title of the men's team kata (amateurs) mass participation event at China's 15th National Games on Thursday.
Defending champion Liaoning remained undefeated at the 15th Chinese National Games men's basketball tournament, edging Beijing 93-90 on Thursday for its third straight victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.
FC Barcelona defender Eric Garcia broke his nose in Wednesday's 3-3 draw away to Club Brugge and will try to play Sunday wearing a protective facemask.
VfB Stuttgart extended its perfect Europa League home record and climbed to 20th in the overall table with a 2-0 win over Feyenoord Rotterdam on Thursday, sealed by two late goals.
Mainz maintained its perfect UEFA Conference League record after substitute Lee Jae-Sung struck deep into stoppage time to complete a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina on Thursday.
Inter Milan maintained their perfect record in this season's Champions League with Wednesday's 2-1 win over spirited minnows Kairat Almaty at the San Siro.
Fourth seed Amanda Anisimova of the United States came from behind to beat second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday, advancing to the semifinals of the WTA Finals.
Manchester City climbed to fourth in the Champions League standings after a commanding 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, moving within two points of leading trio Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Inter on Wednesday.
World No. 1 Judd Trump was eliminated from the 2025 World Snooker Tour International Championship after losing to Wu Yize 6-4 in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
FIFA on Wednesday announced the creation of the "FIFA Peace Prize - Football Unites the World," an award honoring individuals whose exceptional efforts for peace have brought people together across borders.
China's 15th National Games will open Sunday across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, marking the first time three regions have co-hosted the country's premier multi-sport event.
Atletico Madrid has suffered a crucial injury setback with the confirmation that Spain international defender Robin le Normand sustained a knee injury in Tuesday's 3-1 Champions League win at home to Union Saint-Gilloise that could keep him out of action until the end of the year.
Real Madrid may be five points clear at the top of La Liga, but its 1-0 defeat away to Liverpool on Tuesday showed that Xabi Alonso's side still has work to do to be a serious Champions League contender.
Defending champion Liaoning earned its second straight win in the men's basketball tournament at the 15th Chinese National Games on Wednesday, routing Macao 124-60 with 21 points from Fu Hao.