
Chinese Professional Baseball League Expands with Cuban Stars
The league's summer season kicks off with six clubs, including new franchises and a wave of Cuban players, as the competition pushes toward full professionalism by 2028.
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The league's summer season kicks off with six clubs, including new franchises and a wave of Cuban players, as the competition pushes toward full professionalism by 2028.

Harvard’s incoming men’s basketball freshmen will travel to Beijing and Shanghai for a week‑long Unity Cup that combines athletic development, academic networking and cultural immersion.

Every spring, a cohort of women converges in Nevada to sharpen the skills that keep hockey’s split‑second calls fair and fast, honoring a fallen official while building the next generation of female referees.

After 25 years of collegiate and professional coaching, Brian Idalski is named head coach of Syracuse University's women's ice hockey program, bringing a proven track record of victories, player development, and academic excellence.

A box‑office hit that has ignited debate over cultural representation in Asian cinema

Stephen Chow's martial‑arts comedy 'Kung Fu Soccer' has earned more than 600 million yuan in China, but its portrayal of the South Korean women's national soccer team has ignited a debate about stereotypes and cultural representation.

The basketball world mourns the loss of Horacio Muratore, whose decade‑long stewardship of FIBA introduced structural reforms, nurtured youth programs, and guided the sport through a period of profound grief after the death of Secretary General Patrick Baumann.

Kung Fu Soccer bursts onto the Chinese box‑office with a $73.6 million opening, a martial‑arts twist on soccer, and a projected $369 million total, while star‑studded cast and distribution partners aim to reverse a slump in cinema attendance.

Stephen Chow's latest film grossed $73.6 million in its opening weekend in China and is projected to reach $369 million, potentially easing a 40 percent decline in the market.

A blockbuster trade moves Vincent Trocheck to Utah, Nolan Moyle returns to the Griffins, and Anaheim’s 2026 draft pick Jayden Kurtz heads to the USHL.

The African qualifying campaign for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup has entered its decisive second round, with ten of the twelve available spots already claimed across three host cities.
Lionel Messi's 18 World Cup goals set a new benchmark, underscoring his enduring skill at nearly 39 while reflecting soccer's rising popularity across America.

A new wave of ultra‑large synthetic diamonds, produced by Harbin Institute of Technology, is poised to reshape semiconductor cooling and spark interest from tech giants.

Brazilian football icon Neymar has licensed his likeness to FlareFlow, a microdrama platform owned by COL Group, to headline a 16‑title AI‑assisted series timed with the FIFA Men's World Cup. The move reflects a broader strategy to broaden the platform’s audience while the company grapples with significant financial losses.

Brazilian football icon Neymar has agreed to let his digital double appear in a slate of AI‑generated microdramas that will roll out just as the FIFA World Cup reaches its climax.

A look at Caroline Harvey’s championship résumé, her resilience after injury, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League draft.

From Pelham to the world stage, Caroline Harvey’s blend of skill, leadership and resilience makes her the frontrunner for the top spot in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft.

A viral clip of the T1 robot kicking a soccer ball hard enough to smash a wall has reignited concerns about the safety of increasingly powerful robot athletes.

Olympic champion Hayley Scamurra returns to her hometown, sharing her gold‑medal story with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during a practice visit.

Olympic champion Hayley Scamurra toured the Bills’ facility, exchanged jerseys with quarterback Josh Allen, and reflected on the pressures of elite competition.

Nio’s latest ES9 SUV, set to debut tonight, will be guided by Yao Ming’s experience and influence, while the vehicle showcases advanced driving assistance and safety features.