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Canada defeated Great Britain 9-6 to win the Olympic men's curling gold in Cortina, sealing the title on the final stone after a tense, late-ends battle. Britain were left heartbroken as Mouat and teammates reflected on a painful near-miss but vowed to keep pursuing the sport.
Canada leads the USA 1-0 after the first period of the Winter Olympics women's ice hockey final, via Kristin O’Neill on a short-handed 2-on-2 rush at 20:54. The US had a late first-period push with a power-play chance but couldn’t score; Canada appeared faster and more dangerous, and the second period has been tightly contested with the score remaining, as momentum sways between the teams.
Senegal defeated host Morocco in a dramatic AFCON final to clinch the title, after a stoppage-time Ismaila Sarr goal was ruled off due to a push and Brahim Diaz’s panenka penalty was saved by Edouard Mendy; Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal in extra time. Pape Matar Sarr, who did not feature in the knockout rounds, fell ill during the final and was hospitalized, likely ruling him out of Tottenham’s midweek Champions League clash against Dortmund.
Xabi Alonso expressed confidence and focus ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, emphasizing the emotional and footballing elements of the game, the importance of preparation, and the team's readiness to compete for the title, while also discussing player fitness, strategy, and the support from fans in Jeddah.
The UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase draw has been announced, setting the bracket from the play-offs to the final in Oslo on 23 May, with matches starting in February and culminating in the final at Ullevaal Stadion.
The 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final features PSG and Flamengo competing on December 17 in Doha, Qatar, with PSG having a bye as UEFA champions and Flamengo qualifying through their South American titles. The match is held at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, with tickets available and the game broadcast on FIFA+ and DAZN.
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a tense Asia Cup final in Dubai, successfully defending their title and earning their ninth Asia Cup victory. The match was marked by a dramatic collapse from Pakistan after a strong start, and India’s resilient batting led by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69. The victory was overshadowed by the players' refusal to shake hands and the trophy presentation controversy.
England won the Women's Rugby World Cup for the third time, defeating Canada 33-13 in the final at Twickenham, with standout performances from Ellie Kildunne and a strong team effort that capped a record 33-game winning streak.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final features top-ranked England facing second-ranked Canada at Twickenham, with England aiming for their first title since 2014 and Canada seeking their first win, in front of an expected 80,000 fans.
Turkey reached the EuroBasket final for the first time in 24 years by defeating Greece 94-68, and will face Germany, who beat Finland 98-86, in the final. Both teams entered the game undefeated, with Turkey aiming for its second medal and Germany seeking its fourth. The final is scheduled for Sunday in Riga.
Turkey defeated Greece to reach the EuroBasket 2025 final against Germany, with Turkey limiting Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact in their semifinal victory, while Germany beat Finland to advance to the final, which will be held on September 14.
The Leagues Cup 2025 final will be held at Lumen Field on August 31, featuring Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami, with the Sounders aiming for their first title and Miami led by Lionel Messi, who scored twice in the semifinals to reach the final.
Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup final with a second-half brace in a 3-1 victory over Orlando City, securing their spot in the 2025 final and the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
England's women's team faces Spain in the Euro 2025 final, with Spain favored due to their dominant tournament performance, but England aims to defend their title and make history, amid challenging weather conditions and a competitive match expected.
Chelsea, underdogs, defeated PSG 3-0 in the 2025 Club World Cup final, winning the first edition of the expanded tournament with a dominant first-half performance led by Cole Palmer, marking a surprising and historic victory.