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Fan discovers cancer thanks to winning goal in 2026 World Cup final

Fan discovers cancer thanks to winning goal in 2026 World Cup final

Ferran Torres's extra-time goal against Argentina not only secured the 2026 World Cup title for Spain, but it also unknowingly helped a passionate fan find out he has cancer.
South Korean singer Minho of SHINee receives backlash after getting pacer's assistance at Seoul Marathon

South Korean singer Minho of SHINee receives backlash after getting pacer's assistance at Seoul Marathon

Goalkeeper labeled 'murderer' following collision that led to death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel

Goalkeeper labeled 'murderer' following collision that led to death of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel

Runner, 24, collapses and dies 3.2 km from finish line in her first marathon

Runner, 24, collapses and dies 3.2 km from finish line in her first marathon

A 24-year-old runner has collapsed and died two miles (3.2 km) from the finish line of her first-ever race at the New York City Marathon.
November 4, 2026 | 10:48 am GMT+7
Floyd Mayweather to fight ex-stripper in Thailand

Floyd Mayweather to fight ex-stripper in Thailand

Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has announced his next fight against Australia's Matty Floyd, a boxer with a colorful past as a stripper and former motorcycle gang leader, in an exhibition bout in Bangkok.
November 4, 2026 | 07:49 am GMT+7
Asian Cup postponed until late 2027 due to attacks on Saudi Arabia

Asian Cup postponed until late 2027 due to attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Asian Cup has been postponed from early 2027 to December next year, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday following attacks ​on hosts Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
November 4, 2026 | 08:11 am GMT+7
VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight offers runners different side of capital

VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight offers runners different side of capital

The VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2026 will take runners through Hanoi's illuminated streets on Nov. 29, offering a different view of the capital from midnight.
November 4, 2026 | 08:00 am GMT+7
Chinese marathon turned into chaos as thousands swarm post-race seafood buffet

Chinese marathon turned into chaos as thousands swarm post-race seafood buffet

Thousands of runners swarmed the seafood buffet area following the Yantai Marathon, leading to a chaotic scramble that saw food tables overturned and prompted an apology from organizers.
November 3, 2026 | 06:09 pm GMT+7
Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second-division match, leaving football in mourning and condolences pouring in from around the globe.
November 3, 2026 | 04:24 pm GMT+7
Madam Pang demands investigation into racial abuse of coach Park Hang-seo in Thailand

Madam Pang demands investigation into racial abuse of coach Park Hang-seo in Thailand

Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Madam Pang has condemned a case of racial abuse involving former Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo and Kanchanaburi FC members during a league match and called for an investigation.
November 3, 2026 | 03:02 pm GMT+7
15-year-old golfer dies after lightning strikes at tournament in Thailand

15-year-old golfer dies after lightning strikes at tournament in Thailand

Ayawarin Pradabyat, a 15-year-old rising golf star in Thailand, passed away on Monday after being struck by lightning while competing in a tournament in Chachoengsao Province the previous day.
November 3, 2026 | 01:20 pm GMT+7
Premier League's most-capped player James Milner breaks sub-3:10 mark at New York City Marathon

Premier League's most-capped player James Milner breaks sub-3:10 mark at New York City Marathon

James Milner, who holds the all-time record for the most appearances in Premier League history, has completed his first marathon in 3 hours, 9 minutes, and 4 seconds in New York.
November 3, 2026 | 01:00 pm GMT+7
Coach Park Hang-seo clashes with fans in Thailand after being called 'Kimchi man'

Coach Park Hang-seo clashes with fans in Thailand after being called 'Kimchi man'

Former Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo reacted with anger after a group of Pattaya United fans directed racial slurs toward him and his Kanchanaburi players following a 2-2 draw in Thai League 2.
November 3, 2026 | 11:08 am GMT+7
Puma expands partnership with Hanoi Midnight Marathon 2026

Puma expands partnership with Hanoi Midnight Marathon 2026

Puma will supply race shirts for all four distances and host product showcases and runner activities as it returns as a strategic partner of the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight on Nov. 29.
November 3, 2026 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Two Chinese pacers banned for two years after changing outfits during race to promote brands

Two Chinese pacers banned for two years after changing outfits during race to promote brands

Two pacers at the 2026 Chengdu Marathon have had their results canceled and received a two-year ban from the event after changing their sponsor-provided footwear and apparel during the race.
November 3, 2026 | 09:21 am GMT+7
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 world champion at 20 years old

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 world champion at 20 years old

A tearful Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days old on Nov. 1 when he finished third for Mercedes in a red-flagged and restarted Mexico City Grand Prix won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
November 3, 2026 | 07:44 am GMT+7
Women share stories of dating and marrying millionaire athletes, push back against gold-digger stereotypes

Women share stories of dating and marrying millionaire athletes, push back against gold-digger stereotypes

Women engaged to professional basketball players are sharing how they met their partners, from sending Instagram direct messages to pursuing connections in upscale social circles, while challenging stereotypes that they seek relationships for money and status.
November 3, 2026 | 05:59 am GMT+7
Australian athlete wins another Hyrox competition after diarrhea scandal in Beijing race

Australian athlete wins another Hyrox competition after diarrhea scandal in Beijing race

Australia's Joanna Wietrzyk has won the Hyrox Hamburg event, marking her return to competition six weeks after a controversial hygiene incident in Beijing, where she faced backlash for soiling herself on the track but kept going.
November 2, 2026 | 10:15 am GMT+7
90-year-old bodybuilder credits brown rice, natto, miso for never getting sick

90-year-old bodybuilder credits brown rice, natto, miso for never getting sick

Nonagenarian Japanese bodybuilder Toshisuke Kanazawa took to the stage on Spain's Costa del Maresme on Friday, aiming to prove that age is no barrier to peak physical fitness.
October 31, 2026 | 07:21 pm GMT+7
Controversy surrounds trend of memorial runs for deceased South Korean marathoner

Controversy surrounds trend of memorial runs for deceased South Korean marathoner

A trend of posting running results to remember Yoo Ji-won, who passed away just 500 m from the finish line of a half-marathon, has sparked debate in South Korea between genuine tribute and fishing for likes on social media.
October 31, 2026 | 03:59 pm GMT+7
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