The China Mail

Jones calls on Australian fans to get behind Japan at World Cup

Eddie Jones said Thursday he hoped Australian fans would roar on his Japan side when they face Ireland north of Sydney in July, and then again a year later at the Rugby World Cup.

'Big loss' for F1 if Verstappen quits, say McLaren rivals

If four-time world champion Max Verstappen were to quit Formula One, as he has hinted on numerous occasions, it would be a "big loss" for the sport, his McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri said on Wednesday.

Barca edge Celta but lose match-winner Yamal to injury

Barcelona moved a step closer to winning La Liga with a tight 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday but lost their goalscorer Lamine Yamal to an apparent hamstring injury.

Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated

Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday.

Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final

Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020.

Atletico beaten again in Elche thriller

Atletico Madrid fell to a 3-2 defeat at lowly Elche in La Liga on Wednesday, their seventh loss in their last eight matches across all competitions.

England rugby great Moody offered 'hope' in battle with motor neurone disease

Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody says he has been emboldened in his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) by a specialist saying there is "hope" -- despite there presently being no cure for the rare condition.

PSG roll over Nantes to move closer to Ligue 1 title

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain strolled to a 3-0 win over lowly Nantes on Wednesday to move four points clear of Lens in Ligue 1.

Archer, Burger turn up the heat as Rajasthan beat Lucknow in IPL

Pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger shared five wickets between them as Rajasthan Royals defended a modest total of 159 to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in the IPL on Wednesday.

Archer, Burger help Rajasthan beat Lucknow in IPL

Pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger shared five wickets between them as Rajasthan Royals defended a modest total of 159 to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in the IPL on Wednesday.

Raiders expected to make Mendoza first pick in NFL Draft

Cuban-American quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to the United States college football crown, is expected to be selected first overall by Las Vegas when the NFL Draft begins on Thursday.

Chelsea sack Rosenior after worst run since 1912

Liam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea manager after less than four months in charge on Wednesday following a run of five successive Premier League defeats.

Veteran Fijian Botia extends La Rochelle contract to 2027

Veteran Fijian international Levani Botia has extended his contract with La Rochelle until 2027, the Top 14 club announced Wednesday.

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.

Germany forward Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup

Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry confirmed Wednesday he will miss this summer's World Cup with a thigh injury.

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.

French teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner

French prodigy Paul Seixas at 19 became the youngest winner of the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday in his first ride in the race.

French teenager Seixas becomes youngest winner of La Fleche Wallonne

French prodigy Paul Seixas at 19 became the youngest winner of the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday in his first ride in the race.

Groundbreaking Iranian snooker star Vafaei takes on the world

Iranian player Hossein Vafaei begins his campaign at the snooker world championship later Wednesday but he admits it has been hard to focus because of the bombardment of his country by the United States and Israel.

Sakib Hussain: IPL quick whose mum sold her jewellery to fund cricket dream

Sakib Hussain's father is a labourer from India's poorest state and his mother sold her jewellery to buy him bowling boots.

Blazers stun Spurs after Wemby injury, Lakers down Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers exploited an injury to Victor Wembanyama to score an upset 106-103 victory over the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in their NBA Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday.

Japanese minnows one win from fairytale Champions League title

Japanese minnows Machida Zelvia have vowed to keep their cool in Saturday's final on hostile soil as they attempt to pull off a major shock by winning a fairytale Asian Champions League crown.

Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as Lions tour brings cash windfall

Rugby Australia announced a record surplus Wednesday on the back of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, saying it would enable a sustainable future for the sport after years of losses.

Blazers rally stuns Spurs after Wembanyama injury

The Portland Trail Blazers exploited an injury to Victor Wembanyama to score an upset 106-103 victory over the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in their NBA Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday.

PGA Tour mulls pathway back for golfers as LIV plots survival

The PGA Tour is exploring pathways for players to return from LIV Golf, even as the embattled breakaway circuit scrambles to rebrand and retain its stars ahead of the rumored withdrawal of Saudi funding.

Mbappe on the mark as Real Madrid sink Alaves

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to cling on to their slim hopes of catching Barcelona in La Liga.

Rosenior blasts Chelsea flops after 'unacceptable' Brighton defeat

Liam Rosenior slammed Chelsea's "unacceptable" 3-0 defeat against Brighton as the furious Blues boss accused his players of lacking "desire, spirit and courage".

Inter roar back to beat Como and reach Italian Cup final

Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Tuesday after coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 and go through by the same scoreline on aggregate.

Lens sweep past Toulouse to reach French Cup final

Lens kept alive their hopes of winning the French Cup for the first time with a 4–1 home victory over Toulouse in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

Brighton crush Chelsea to pile pressure on under-fire Rosenior

Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior.

Nowitzki, Bird among eight inductees into FIBA Hall of Fame

Dirk Nowitzki and Sue Bird were among eight new inductees into the FIBA Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Berlin on Tuesday, which also featured the draw for the 2026 Women's World Cup.

Churchill Downs buys Preakness for $85 million

Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered an agreement to purchase the Preakness Stakes for $85 million, uniting two major events of American horse racing's Triple Crown, the buyers announced on Tuesday.

The China Mail - Sports (English)

Featured

Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi suspended

Clark begins with bogey as McIlroy charges at US Open

Last news