Taipei Open: Zii Jia joins Justin in Round 2 after comeback win

Lee Zii Jia came from a game down to book a second-round berth at the Taipei Open on Wednesday on a day where national men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh also impressed.

Football

Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday.

Football

Embolo's sending-off in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina was wrong, IFAB says

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off during this month's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, according to a circular issued by soccer's law-making body IFAB on Tuesday.

Football

FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA

FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to 20% in it to external investors, a move that provoked a furious response from UEFA, who accused world soccer's governing body of putting the game's "soul" up for sale.

Motorsports

Stella excuses Sainz after Piastri rage

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has excused Carlos Sainz after Oscar Piastri raged at the team's former driver for a costly collision during Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Football

Chiesa eyes fresh start under Iraola, says focus remains on Liverpool

Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne Slot, as the Italy forward insisted his focus remained on Liverpool despite reports of interest from Italian clubs.