Stephen Chow Makes His Return to the Sport With ‘Kung Fu Soccer,’ Closing International Rights Deal More Than Two Decades After ‘Shaolin Soccer’

Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer Claims 75% of China Box Office in $74 Million Debut

Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer dominated China's box office with a 73.6 million two-day opening, accounting for nearly 75 percent of all ticket sales in the country. The spiritual successor to 2001's Shaolin Soccer stars Zhang Xiaofei and Dilraba Dilmurat as an all-female martial arts squad.

The 8 best martial arts TV shows of all time

The 8 best martial arts TV shows of all time

Where Is “The Karate Kid” Cast Now? See the Stars Today, 42 Years After the Movie’s Premiere

Since the first All Valley tournament in the original 1984 film, the martial arts franchise has lived on in the zeitgeist with returning cast members and new stars

Xin Yi Liu He Quan (Heart-Mind, Six Harmonies Boxing)

Xin Yi Liu He Quan (Heart-Mind, Six Harmonies Boxing) is more than a martial art—it's a philosophy that unites power, wisdom, and inner discipline. Experience the enduring spirit of Chinese Kung Fu through every movement. #HeritageandInheritors

Sharul Aimy buru podium artistik

PETALING JAYA: Atlet gimnastik artistik lelaki negara, Muhammad Sharul Aimy Kamaru Hisam enggan menjadikan Sukan Komanwel Glasgow 2026 sekadar pentas pemanas badan menjelang Sukan Asia Aichi-Nagoya, sebaliknya berazam memburu pingat pada penampilan keduanya di temasya berprestij itu. Pemenang pingat emas Sukan SEA Thailand 2025 itu berkata, peluang beraksi di Sukan Komanwel yang hanya berlangsung setiap ... Read more The post Sharul Aimy buru podium artistik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Will virtual taekwondo become the new norm?

Physical contact in taekwondo might become history, as the virtual version of the sport is set to be staged at the upcoming Asian Games. According to industry sources, the Olympic Council of Asia recently approved virtual taekwondo as an official medal sport for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The move marks the first inclusion of a virtual reality-based martial arts. The way virtual taekwondo works differs from existing standards for combat sports. Instead of physically striking each other, the p

The Underdog, the Comedy Act, the Blockbuster: If This Year’s World Cup Teams Were Movies

Soccer and cinema have much more in common than just being billion-dollar industries with a superiority complex. So who's channeling their inner Marty Mauser, and who's the Curry Barker of the tournament?

The secret to Donaldson’s Wallabies comeback? The run-it-straight challenge with a ‘street fighter’

The Wallabies’ on again, off again playmaker Ben Donaldson was dropped last year and told to work on getting more physical in contact. His coach knew just the man.

Yan Diomande Dedicates World Cup Debut to Late Sister in Moving Essay

Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande is playing for a bigger cause. The pro soccer player wrote an emotional essay sharing that he’s competing at the 2026 World Cup in honor of his late sister Roxane, who...

Gymnast Tang Chia-hung defends Asian horizontal bar title

Taipei, June 21 (CNA) Taiwanese gymnast Tang Chia-hung (唐嘉鴻) successfully defended his horizontal bar title at the 2026 Asian Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zunyi, China, on Sunday.

Private Equity's Next Sports Play

Wall Street is making a bigger bet on sports. William Blair's acquisition of Inner Circle Sports underscores why investors see enormous opportunity in pro teams, women's sports and college athletics. Inner Circle Sports Founder Rob Tilliss and William Blair's Global Head of Investment Banking Matt Zimmer join Open Interest to explain what's driving soaring franchise values and why they believe the industry's biggest growth is still ahead. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Birth of WIN Sports Group: How WME’s Football Division Folded And Then Found New Life

The landscape of sports representation underwent a significant shift in May 2025 when Patrick Whitesell, the former executive chairman of Endeavor, announced the launch of WIN Sports Group. This new football-focused agency emerged from the dissolution of WME Sports’ football division, highlighting the complex web of conflicts that can arise when private equity meets professional []

Academy Sports and Outdoors: Better Demand, But Still Not A Clean Buy

Academy Sports and Outdoors: Better Demand, But Still Not A Clean Buy

Understanding Waessrige Suspension of Testosterone in Athletes

In the world of athletics, the quest for performance enhancement has led to various methods and substances being used by athletes. One such substance is the Waessrige suspension of testosterone, which has garnered attention for its potential benefits and controversies surrounding its use. https://karakalemahsap.com/2026/06/18/understanding-waessrige-suspension-of-testosterone-in-athletes/ What is Waessrige Suspension of Testosterone? Waessrige suspension of testosterone refers [] The post Understanding Waessrige Suspension of Testosterone in Athletes appeared first on Riyadh Xpress.

Macron's sports protectionism

Macron's sports protectionism

Sometimes cruel decisions happen in changing college sports environment

Pushing athletes to leave teams to open scholarship spots in the NIL and transfer portal era is accelerating in college sports.

After viral graduation walk, paraplegic student calls for greater accessibility: ‘It doesn’t have to be so hard’

After a truck accident left him paralyzed, Jaiden Picot crossed his graduation stage in a robotic exoskeletonJaiden Picot, who was paralyzed in 2024 after a truck hit him, never imagined that video of him recently walking across Virginia Union University (VUU)‘s graduation stage in a futuristic robotic suit would go viral.But since it did, he says he wants the world to know that he intends to spend his professional career trying to help make the place more accessible to people who – like him – use a wheelchair to get around. Continue reading...

International Volleyball Federation to allow Russian athletes, officials to return to international competitions

FIVB says move reflects commitment to protecting 'fundamental right of athletes to access sport regardless of their nationality'

Emerging Tech’s Testing Ground, Sports Ticketing Chaos & FIFA’s Post-EA Gaming Gambit

Here are the latest articles curated by Sports Geek Reads. Get these updates as a podcast by subscribing to Sports Geek Rapid Rundown. Key Reads Why sport is emerging tech's ideal testing ground - SportBusiness * How emerging tech is using sport as its sandbox. Global, Technology, Sports Tech, Innovation, Data Analytics The Picks and [...] The post Emerging Tech’s Testing Ground, Sports Ticketing Chaos FIFA’s Post-EA Gaming Gambit appeared first on Sports Geek.

Game Changer: The Rise of Sports Academies

The market for sports-focused private schools is growing, but quality varies The post Game Changer: The Rise of Sports Academies appeared first on Education Next.

‘The kick I get is seeing how all these lads develop and turn out’: Cork minor manager Keith Ricken wants to see his players go on to bigger things

The Rebels boss enjoys seeing his players succeed further on in their careers, be it inter-county or colleges

From championship teammates to Finals rivals—The History in Green

In 1971, two Celtic greats faced off in the ABA Finals.

POC names Richard Lim as Philippine national team’s chef de mission in Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan

THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) on Thursday named karate head Richard Lim as the 443-strong national team’s chef de mission in this September’s 20th Asian Games (Asiad) in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan where it eyes its best performance in more than half a century. The POC hopes Mr. Lim brings with him the same lucky []

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Teaser Hypes The Best Fight in Culling Game

Image Courtesy of MAPPA Warning: This article contains spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga! The exciting Culling Game Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen will wrap up in Season 4 of the anime, but not before featuring some of the most intense battles in the story. Jujutsu Kaisen is purely a battle action that focuses primarily on high-stakes battle, while the []

Why Gareth Bale wants to go from icon to investor

The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.

What is actor Yoo Ah-in's next move after drug use scandal?

What is actor Yoo Ah-in's next move after drug use scandal?

EA Reverses Course On College Football 27 Microtransactions Following Player Revolt

The latest scandal between EA and student athletics stems from previously free progression features in the Road to Glory and Dynasty modes being paywalled

Colleges Shift Academic Offerings to Support Sports Industry Boom

Colleges Shift Academic Offerings to Support Sports Industry Boom gianna.jakubowski Tue, 07/07/2026 - 03:00 AM Institutions are increasingly creating sports programs within their business schools to train students to meet the sports industry’s evolving career opportunities. Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became a sporting prodigy

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became a sporting prodigy

Friday's Motivation By Jon Jones: "The Higher the Risk, the Higher the Reward."

Jon Jones has crafted one of the most decorated careers in the history of mixed martial arts. He never turned down the toughest challenges in the sport, from the youngest UFC champion to two-division...

Why The Sports Gambling Crisis Is Rising Among Black Men

As mobile sportsbooks target a new generation of bettors, sports betting has transformed into a high-stakes financial trap for Black men.

China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Massive $73.6 Million Opening

Shenzhen Film Studio’s sports comedy “Kung Fu Soccer” dominated the mainland China box office during the July 10–12 weekend, scoring a massive opening of RMB500.3 million (73.6 million) in just two days of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Written and directed by Stephen Chow, the film marks his return to the sports comedy []