Chinese sportswear and equipment maker Li Ning posted a drop in interim profit, as weak consumer sentiment weighed on spending and intensifying industry competition squeezed profitability, with management warning of stronger-than-expected challenges in the second half. Net profit for the six months to June fell 11 per cent to 1.74 billion yuan US$241.9 ...

The Philippines is weighing a total or partial ban on online gambling as analysts warn that the booming industry once hailed for fuelling school-building and social programmes is fast becoming a public health crisis that exploits the poor and vulnerable. Dozens of bills are now under committee review in Congress, with 10 proposing a total ban and 30 ...

Xabi Alonso has got most of what he has asked of the Real Madrid board this summer as he began planning a new project for Los Blancos. While all of his defensive requirements were met, even the midfie...

Nottingham Forest Secure Douglas Luiz on Season-Long LoanLuiz Returns to Premier League AmbitionNottingham Forest have made a bold statement in the transfer market, securing the signature of Douglas L...

49ers TE George Kittle is No. 31 in the 'NFL Top 100." They will face him twice in 2025.

Real Madrid are steamrolling through key renewals in the dressing room as they look to tie down players Xabi Alonso sees to be a crucial part of his project for the long term.Thibaut Courtois and Gonz...

Intense Israeli military shelling and strikes reported east of Deir el-Balah and in Gaza City.

The Cincinnati police unionslammed a criminal case being brought against a victim in last months viral beatdown over the man's alleged role in the violence.

Forecasters are warning swimmers early Friday that U.S. East Coast beaches will remain dangerous for the coming days, as Hurricane Erin continues its northeasterly flight from the United States.

The Fox 2 launches in the 'Curry World Tour' colourway on August 22.

Shohei Ohtani exited the game on Wednesday after taking a comeback while on the mound. His status for Friday's huge series against the Padres has been revealed.

Everything you need to know ahead of the opening fixture of the Bundesliga season on Friday

Manchester City began the 25/26 Premier League season with a 4-nil win over Wolves at Molineux. The result came after a promising performance from Pep Guardiolas side. This weekend will see City ta...

Erik Menendez was denied parole after California commissioners cited his continued misconduct behind bars, indicating he remains a public safety risk. Despite relatives' pleas for his release, the board highlighted repeated violations, including illegal phone use and drug smuggling. These actions demonstrated a selfish attitude and disregard for rules, ...

PSG will play Angers in the second fixture of the Ligue 1 season at their home ground the Parc des Princes.The French and European champions opened the season with a hard-fought win at Nantes in their...

Liverpool and Newcastle Set for Fierce St James Park ClashAs Liverpool prepare to travel to Newcastle on Monday night, the latest episode of Molby On The Spot with Trev Downey and Jan Molby offered...

Hunter B. Phillips, producer of the film, said "The only thing I can think of to compare it to is '97 or '98 when the Jazz were in the NBA Finals. I mean, in terms of sports mania, that wasn't kind of a Utah division between U fans and Y fans, it really seemed to bring the city together in a way that only sports can do. And in Salt Lake hasn't happened all ...

Bayern Munich begin the new Bundesliga season with a high-profile opener against RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on Friday night. The reigning champions return to Munich after a successful pre-season,...

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig go head-to-head in the Bundesliga opener on Friday night.Both sides will be searching for a positive start to the campaign, with reigning champions Bayern looking to defen...

West Ham United face Chelsea in a Friday night London derby at the London Stadium, with both teams under pressure to deliver a performance. Graham Potters Hammers are seeking a swift response after...

Attacking midfielder Bruno Lapa is no stranger to travel. The Brazilian left home as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional in the US. In January, he packed his bags again and move...

OpenAI's chief people officer, Julia Villagra, is leaving the company on Friday, the company confirmed to Reuters.

Shot aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the footage shows the Earth appearing to roll beneath the spacecraft as it orbits from south to north over the Indian Ocean along India's east coast.