As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines. But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players ...

As age slowly wears down arguably the greatest men’s tennis player in history, fans at the China Open were readily aware that ...

In April, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a company that makes humanoid robots. There he floated an idea to fix the country's woeful men's soccer team. “Can we have robots join the team?” Xi was ...

In the midst of a massive lull that has included three straight World Cup absences, Italy is finally beginning to select a more diverse squad, which could be the boost the nation so desperately needs.

WHEN FOOTBALL’S World Cup expanded from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 edition, one of the biggest beneficiaries was Asia. The continent received eight direct qualifying slots, plus the possibility of a ...

NBA star Kyrie Irving walked out onto a basketball court in southwest China to rapturous applause, his brightly coloured Chinese-made sneakers a vivid statement of domestic sportswear brands' ...

Anta Sports, the largest Chinese sporting goods player, shed light on challenges in the China market on Tuesday. As the company continues to diversify with its pending acquisition of Puma’s largest ...

USWNT vs. Spain was an overwhelming example of Michele Kang’s influence on women’s soccer WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the field, the U.S. women’s national team’s match against Spain at Audi Field on ...