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Czech rider Martin Michek and Chinese duo Zhu Guanghai and Chen Qingkai shine in the grueling fifth stage of the 2025 Taklimakan Rally, conquering harsh desert terrains to lead their divisions.
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek cruise through their opening matches at the 2025 French Open, as emotional tributes to Rafael Nadal echo across Roland Garros.
Real Madrid appoints club legend Xabi Alonso as new head coach on a three-year deal, marking his return after a successful managerial stint in Germany.
China’s Wang Xinyu and Bu Yunchaokete faced challenging matches and were eliminated from the French Open’s first round, leaving Zheng Qinwen as the only Chinese player remaining in the women’s singles draw.
Competitors braved dust clouds and treacherous terrain in Stage 4 of the Taklimakan Rally in China’s Xinjiang region, with racers navigating a challenging 246-kilometer route through dried riverbeds.
China’s Zheng Qinwen secured a straight-sets victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at the French Open, advancing to the second round for the fourth consecutive year.
Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuqin defeated Brazil’s Hugo Calderano to win the men’s singles title at the ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Rafael Nadal received an emotional tribute at the French Open, marking 20 years since his debut. The tennis legend was honored in a ceremony celebrating his unparalleled success at Roland Garros.
Manchester United ended their rocky season with a controversial 2-0 win over Aston Villa, finishing 15th in the Premier League—their lowest modern-era finish.
Lando Norris fulfills a lifelong dream by winning the Monaco Grand Prix, closing the gap to teammate Oscar Piastri in the Formula 1 title race, in a thrilling showdown on the iconic circuit.