On August 11, Beijing time, the first round of the main event of the Snooker China Open continued. Not long ago, a crucial match concluded, in which two world champions, Higgins and Bingham, met head-to-head, battling for a spot in the round of 16. As a result, Higgins created a major upset, losing 4-6 to Bingham after leading 3-1, with a lackluster performance in the latter half, leaving everyone stunned.

During a sharing session about the preparation for the 2026 Asian Games, coach Hoang Van Phuc unexpectedly mentioned his predecessor Mai Duc Chung, while also revealing changes in the philosophy and new operation methods of the Vietnam women's national team.

Thai media was astonished by the images of PVF Stadium, initially even believing it was an AI-generated product before realizing it was an actual construction project.

Right-back Alif Ahmad is turning criticism into motivation as the young player prepares for the biggest challenge of his early international career: facing Vietnam in the ASEAN Hyundai Cup semifinals at 8:00 PM on August 16.

On August 11, Beijing time, the ESPN expert team reviewed each team's offseason moves and previewed all 30 teams for the 2026-27 season, with daily updates continuing until September 19. Each team receives its own in-depth analysis, addressing the most pressing questions and key X-factors. The first day (August 11) focuses on the Houston Rockets.

Wow~ It's confirmed, it's confirmed. Giannis' regular-season debut with the Heat (October 22, Beijing time) will be a clash against the All-Star backcourt duo of Edwards and Ball leading the Timberwolves... Last June, the Bucks sent Giannis and Portis to the Heat in exchange for Herro, Ware, Jaquez, Yacoubou, three first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and one second-round pick.

On the evening of August 11 Beijing time, as Hanoi Police defeated Adelaide United 2-0 and Gamba Osaka beat Gangwon 1-0, the 16 participating teams in the East Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite were finalized. Among them, the Japanese league contributed up to 5 teams, while South Korea and Thailand each have 3 teams. This edition of the AFC Champions League Elite features 2 Chinese Super League teams.

Coach Hoang Van Phuc affirmed that Huynh Nhu remains a top-class player, but the Vietnamese women's national team is entering a period of generational transition and needs to give more opportunities to young talents.

Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) not only made history for Vietnamese football by qualifying for the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27, but also secured a substantial amount of money from the AFC.

The new season will officially begin on October 21 Beijing time, with three opening games: Celtics vs. Pistons, 76ers vs. Knicks, and Thunder vs. Spurs. LeBron James' regular-season debut with his new team is against the defending champions, and the matchup between the 76ers and Knicks is also considered a preview of next year's Eastern Conference Finals.