FC Barcelona defender Eric Garcia broke his nose in Wednesday's 3-3 draw away to Club Brugge and will try to play Sunday wearing a protective facemask.
VfB Stuttgart extended its perfect Europa League home record and climbed to 20th in the overall table with a 2-0 win over Feyenoord Rotterdam on Thursday, sealed by two late goals.
Mainz maintained its perfect UEFA Conference League record after substitute Lee Jae-Sung struck deep into stoppage time to complete a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina on Thursday.
Inter Milan maintained their perfect record in this season's Champions League with Wednesday's 2-1 win over spirited minnows Kairat Almaty at the San Siro.
Fourth seed Amanda Anisimova of the United States came from behind to beat second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday, advancing to the semifinals of the WTA Finals.
Manchester City climbed to fourth in the Champions League standings after a commanding 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, moving within two points of leading trio Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Inter on Wednesday.
World No. 1 Judd Trump was eliminated from the 2025 World Snooker Tour International Championship after losing to Wu Yize 6-4 in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
FIFA on Wednesday announced the creation of the "FIFA Peace Prize - Football Unites the World," an award honoring individuals whose exceptional efforts for peace have brought people together across borders.
China's 15th National Games will open Sunday across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, marking the first time three regions have co-hosted the country's premier multi-sport event.
Atletico Madrid has suffered a crucial injury setback with the confirmation that Spain international defender Robin le Normand sustained a knee injury in Tuesday's 3-1 Champions League win at home to Union Saint-Gilloise that could keep him out of action until the end of the year.
Real Madrid may be five points clear at the top of La Liga, but its 1-0 defeat away to Liverpool on Tuesday showed that Xabi Alonso's side still has work to do to be a serious Champions League contender.
Defending champion Liaoning earned its second straight win in the men's basketball tournament at the 15th Chinese National Games on Wednesday, routing Macao 124-60 with 21 points from Fu Hao.
The Football Association has charged Crystal Palace with misconduct after supporters displayed an offensive banner during the 1-1 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest on August 24.
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus held off a strong fightback from fifth seed Jessica Pegula of the United States to secure a 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 victory at the WTA Finals group stage on Tuesday.
Napoli failed to score for a second match in a row as the Italian champions were held to a goalless draw at home by Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque admitted on Tuesday that he was surprised to learn of his return to Brazil's squad for friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia.
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was eliminated from the 2025 World Snooker Tour International Championship on Tuesday, losing 6-5 to Jack Lisowski in the round of 32.