News & Insights Across Asia
Keep up with the latest sports news worldwide, featuring Asia’s rising talent, key competitions, and influential sporting events.
Al-Ain advance to the AFC Champions League final with a 5-4 aggregate win over Al-Hilal despite a 2-1 defeat, setting up a clash with either Ulsan Hyundai or Yokohama F Marinos.
Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda continue their remarkable winning streaks, marking a historic period in professional golf with back-to-back victories in major tournaments.
Inter Milan secured their 20th Serie A title with a 2-1 victory over AC Milan, thrilling fans across Asia and beyond. The win leaves them 17 points clear with five matches remaining.
Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmati were honored as Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Awards. The Rafa Nadal Foundation was recognized for its work supporting youth in Spain and India.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has set a new MLB record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player, hitting his 176th career homer to surpass Hideki Matsui.
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir sets a new women’s-only marathon record at the London Marathon with a time of 2:16:16, breaking Mary Keitany’s 2017 record.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 in a thrilling NBA Play-In game, advancing in the Western Conference and keeping their playoff aspirations alive.
Jude Bellingham shines in El Clasico, scoring a dramatic late goal to secure Real Madrid’s victory over Barcelona, solidifying their lead in La Liga.
Sun Yingsha captures her first World Cup title after a dramatic seven-game comeback against Wang Manyu at the 2024 ITTF World Cup in Macao.
Chinese divers clinched eight out of nine titles at the Diving World Cup Super Final in Xi’an, showcasing their dominance in the sport. Chen Yuxi triumphed in the women’s 10m platform over Quan Hongchan.
Elena Rybakina defeats World No.1 Iga Swiatek at the Stuttgart Open, advancing to the final against Marta Kostyuk.
Yankees’ star Aaron Judge was booed by home fans after striking out four times in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, reflecting a slow start to his 2024 MLB season.
Garbine Muguruza, Spain’s two-time Grand Slam champion, announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30, ending a remarkable career that inspired many across the globe.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs. The Lakers’ strategy of using Rui Hachimura to guard Nikola Jokic fell short.
Max Verstappen continues his dominant streak in Formula 1 with another victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, further solidifying his position at the top of the championship standings.
Manchester City secured a narrow victory over Chelsea to reach the FA Cup final, following their unexpected Champions League exit against Real Madrid. Despite fatigue, City held off a persistent Chelsea side.
China’s Gong Lijiao clinches gold in the women’s shot put at the 2024 Diamond League opener in Xiamen, defeating reigning world champion Chase Jackson, yet aims to surpass the 20-meter mark.
The New Orleans Pelicans’ season ended with a 123-118 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA play-in tournament, despite Brandon Ingram’s stellar performance in the absence of Zion Williamson.
Bayern Munich must find a new manager after Thomas Tuchel’s impending departure, but Julian Nagelsmann is not an option as he extends his contract with Germany until 2026.
The Football Association and the English Football League are at odds over the FA’s decision to abolish FA Cup replays, drawing criticism from EFL clubs.
