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What to know about 13-year-old Chinese swimming sensation Yu Zidi, 2026 September 23
Here's a quick look at 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, who is tipped to become the sport's next big star after winning three gold medals in individual events at the Asian Games. She swept the 200-meter butterfly, the 200 individual medley and the 400 IM.
China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi starts quickly in the pool at the Asian Games, 2026 September 20
Led by 13-year-old Yu Zidi, China dominated the first day of swimming at the Asian Games with Yu and defending Olympic champion Pan Zhanle taking gold.
Officials defend using temporary containers, cruise ship as lodging at Asian Games, 2026 September 18
The Olympic Council of Asia is attempting to quell complaints about lodging for athletes and officials at the Asian Games, which includes the use of converted wooden containers.
By the numbers: A look at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, 2026 September 17
The Asian Games open Saturday in Nagoya, Japan, and are often identified as the second most important multisports event after the Summer Olympic Games.
Female athletes accuse Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports, 2026 September 14
An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports.
U.S. shows vulnerability in run for fifth straight World Cup title ahead of L.A. Olympics, 2026 September 14
The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team -- another FIBA World Cup title.
Stewart powers U.S. past France for fifth straight World Cup title, 2026 September 13
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 on Sunday to win its fifth consecutive women's FIBA World Cup championship.
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the first Olympic event to be held in Africa, 2026 September 12
The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital on Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa.
Capitals' Oshie elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, 2026 September 10
A Washington Capitals legend will join the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in November.