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financeasia.comworld16 hrs ago
South Korean Wrestler Jang Chang-sun Dies at Age 83
Jang Chang-sun, the first South Korean athlete to win a world championship in any sport, died Monday at age 83. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee announced the death and will organize an official funeral this week.
sportsnet.casports8 days ago
Wales Under-20s beat Australia 38-36 in Junior World Championship
Wales Under-20s defeated Australia 38-36 in a Junior World Championship match in Tbilisi, Georgia. The win sends Wales to face Scotland for fifth place on Friday.
Fox Newssports10 days ago
Shotzi Blackheart Wins MLW Women’s World Championship After Joining in March
Shotzi Blackheart defeated Shoko Nakajima on MLW Fusion to claim the MLW Women’s World Championship earlier in 2026. She joined the promotion in March and will defend the title against Kira on Saturday.
bleedingcool.comworld21 days ago
Will Ospreay Defeats Swerve Strickland in Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Final
Will Ospreay defeated Swerve Strickland in the Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament final at AEW Forbidden Door. The victory earns Ospreay an AEW World Championship match at All In.
rte.iesports23 days ago
Wales Hold Off Georgia 25-24 After Late Referee Ruling in Junior World Championship Opener
Wales held off a late Georgia surge to win their opening Junior World Championship match 25-24 in Tbilisi. The visitors finished with 13 players after two yellow cards but denied the hosts a winning score.
wdwnt.comworld43 days ago
Air Force Veteran With Parkinson's Completes Ironman Three Years After Diagnosis
Dr. Sara Whittingham, 46, began cycling after her November 2020 diagnosis and later finished the VinFast Ironman World Championship. She now advocates for exercise-based Parkinson's research.
manilatimes.netai45 days ago
EVE Energy and Stark Future Expand Battery Partnership for 2026 Off-Road Racing Season
The companies announced expanded technical and motorsport cooperation on June 05, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. They will compete together in four FIM World championships during the 2026 season.
rte.iesports47 days ago
Ken Doherty Announces Retirement From Professional Snooker
Former world champion Ken Doherty has announced his retirement from professional snooker after a 36-year career. The 56-year-old Irish player won the 1997 World Championship and six ranking events overall.
ESPNsports49 days agoUpdated
Finland Edges Switzerland 1-0 in OT to Capture 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship
Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime for Finland's fifth world title. The final took place May 31 in Zurich.
ESPNsports49 days ago
Norway Edges Canada 3-2 in OT to Claim First World Championship Medal
Norway captured its first ice hockey world championship medal with a 3-2 overtime win over Canada on May 31, 2026, in Zurich. Noah Steen scored the winning goal 3:32 into overtime.
ESPNsports50 days ago
Norway Edges Canada 3-2 in Overtime to Win Bronze at 2026 World Championship
Noah Steen scored at 3:32 of overtime to give Norway a 3-2 win over Canada in the bronze-medal game at the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland. Robert Thomas scored both Canadian goals in the final 1:16 of regulation.
ESPNworld50 days ago
Finland Beats Canada 4-2 to Reach Ice Hockey World Championship Final
Finland advanced to Sunday's final against Switzerland after a 4-2 semifinal victory over Canada on May 30, 2026, in Zurich. Canada will face Norway for the bronze medal on May 31.
ESPNworld51 days ago
Finland beats Canada 4-2 in IIHF World Championship semifinal to reach final
Finland upset Canada 4-2 in a semifinal on May 30, 2026, advancing to face Switzerland in the final. Canada will play Norway for bronze on May 31.
sportsnet.caworld51 days ago
Finland Advances to Ice Hockey World Championship Final After 4-2 Semifinal Win Over Canada
Finland upset Canada in the semifinal on May 30, 2026, and will face Switzerland for the title. Canada will play Norway for bronze on May 31.
nypost.comworld52 days agoUpdated
Canada Defeats United States 4-0 at Hockey Worlds Quarterfinals
Canada shut out the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday in Fribourg, Switzerland. Macklin Celebrini, Sidney Crosby, Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown scored while Jet Greaves made 34 saves.
The Guardianpolitics53 days ago
Canada Defeats United States 4-0 at Ice Hockey World Championship
Canada defeated the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the IIHF World Championship on Thursday. Goaltender Jet Greaves recorded a shutout while Macklin Celebrini scored for the winners.
sportsnet.casports54 days ago
United States to Face Canada in Ice Hockey World Championship Quarterfinal
The United States defeated Austria 4-1 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. The result sets up a matchup against Canada on Thursday.
brobible.comworld56 days ago
Israel flag football team prepares for 2026 world championship qualifier
The national team will compete this summer for one of three qualifying spots at the 2026 IFAF World Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany. Despite the ongoing war, the team has continued regular practices, training camps, and scouting sessions.
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france24.comworld58 days ago
Latvia defeats United States 4-2 at ice hockey world championship
Latvia scored four goals, including two empty-net tallies by Sandis Vilmanis, to defeat the defending champion United States 4-2 on Saturday in Zurich. Switzerland recorded a 9-0 shutout of Hungary in the same tournament.
thehindu.comworld64 days ago
Egyptian Teen Amina Orfi Wins PSA World Squash Title
Amina Orfi defeated Nour El-Sherbini in a five-game final to win the 2026 PSA World Championships in Giza. At 18 years and 10 months, Orfi became the youngest women's champion and the first player to hold both junior and senior titles simultaneously.
espn.comworld66 days ago
Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round 11 to Win WBO Heavyweight Title
Dubois climbed off the canvas twice to defeat Wardley last Saturday at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, becoming a two-time world champion. Wardley, who suffered his first professional loss, immediately activated a rematch clause and vowed to reclaim the belt. The bout featured sig…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld68 days ago
Kaori Sakamoto Retires from Competitive Figure Skating After Winning 2026 World Title
The 2026 world champion figure skater revealed she registered her marriage on May 5 during a retirement news conference in Kobe on May 13. Sakamoto, 26, said her husband is the same age and has no connection to figure skating. The couple first met while she was in university.
Forbesbusiness69 days ago
Olympic Gymnastics Coaches Hired to Lead University of Georgia Program
The University of Georgia announced the hiring of one of its current head coaches' spouse as associate head coach for the gymnastics program starting in the 2027 season. The coaches previously worked together coaching multiple Olympic and world championship medalists. The program…
bbc.co.ukfinance71 days ago
Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen Inducted into World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame, Prompting Debate Over Selection Standards
The World Snooker Tour confirmed the inductions of Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen on May 9, 2026, bringing total membership to 40. Neil Robertson, inducted at age 31 in 2013 three years after his World Championship win, criticized the standards on the same day. The Australian Hall o…
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Israeli Youth Cheerleaders Win Bronze at International Competition in Orlando
The Israeli Youth Pom team of girls aged 12 to 14 placed third at the International Cheer Union World Championships held in late April 2026 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. This marked the first time Israel sent a full contingent and stood on the podi…
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abcnews.go.comworld74 days ago
22-year-old Wu Yize becomes second-youngest World Snooker Champion
The Chinese player became the second-youngest world champion and the second successive winner from China. He defeated Shaun Murphy in a decider on Monday before returning home to crowds chanting and cheering at the TNT billiards club.
bleedingcool.comfinance74 days ago
Darby Allin Defends AEW World Championship Against Kevin Knight
Darby Allin faced Kevin Knight in a match for the AEW World Championship on the combined three-hour episode of Dynamite and Collision. The bout served as the main event for the May 6, 2026 broadcast. Forbes reported the matchup as the headline attraction of the show.
BBC Newsworld78 days ago
Wu Yize Leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 in World Snooker Championship Final
Chinese player Wu Yize built a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre. The 22-year-old won the final frame of Sunday's session with a 91 break after earlier runs of 82 and 103. The best-of-35 match resumes today, with Wu positioned to…
BBC Newsworld79 days ago
Shaun Murphy Beats John Higgins 17-15 to Advance to World Snooker Championship Final
Shaun Murphy secured a 17-15 victory over John Higgins in the World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, reaching his fifth final. The match featured high breaks and a comeback from Murphy, who won four consecutive frames from 15-13 down. In the other sem…
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O’Sullivan Holds 6-2 Lead Over Higgins After First Session of Snooker World Championship Match
Ronnie O’Sullivan built a 6-2 lead over John Higgins in their second-round match at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The best-of-25-frames contest saw O’Sullivan win six of the eight frames in the first session. The pair will resume play tomorrow evening.
bleedingcool.comfinance88 days ago
AEW Dynamite Episode Results from April 22, 2026 in Portland
The latest episode of AEW Dynamite featured Darby Allin defending the AEW World Championship against Tommaso Ciampa. Several matches and segments occurred, including returns and announcements for future events. The show took place in Portland, Oregon, following recent championshi…
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Israel Set to Participate in Cheerleading World Championships for First Time
Israel will make its debut at the 2026 Cheerleading World Championships in Orlando, US, from April 22 to 24. The Israeli Cheer Union announced the participation, highlighting three teams competing in various categories. The event, organized by the International Cheer Union, marks…
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld97 days ago
Uzbek Grandmaster Sindarov Wins Candidates Tournament to Challenge World Champion Gukesh
Uzbek grandmaster Sindarov won the FIDE Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge reigning world chess champion Gukesh of India in a title match. The tournament featured competition among top grandmasters to determine the challenger. Earlier rounds included notable ma…
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Brazilian Surfer Luana Silva Defeats Stephanie Gilmore in First Round at Bells Beach
Luana Silva of Brazil defeated eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore of Australia in the first round of the World Surf League event at Bells Beach. Gilmore, returning after a two-year sabbatical, scored 6.10 while Silva scored 11.83 in four- to six-foot conditions. Silva, w…