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Canada, Sweden, and the USA have secured their game times for the 2026 World Juniors quarter-finals in Minnesota, with matchups scheduled for January 2, 2026, and remaining pairings to be determined after the final preliminary games.
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.
Alex de Minaur was eliminated in the US Open quarter-finals by Felix Auger-Aliassime, expressing frustration and disappointment over missing his first semi-final at a major, and highlighting his ongoing struggles with crucial moments in Grand Slam tournaments.
Venus Williams' run at the US Open 2025 ended in the women's doubles quarter-finals alongside Leylah Fernandez, as they lost to top seeds Townsend and Siniakova. Despite a strong tournament showing, Williams, a four-time US Open champion, was emotional after her exit, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. The match highlighted her resilience and legendary status in tennis.
Naomi Osaka delivered a dominant performance to defeat Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open fourth round, showcasing her resurgence and advancing to the quarter-finals, while Gauff struggled with serve errors. Osaka, returning strongly from maternity leave, expressed joy and confidence, and is now a favorite to win her next match, continuing her impressive record at majors.
Jessica Pegula credited an escape room with friends for helping her regain confidence and advance to the US Open quarter-finals by defeating Ann Li. She will face either Barbora Krejcikova or Taylor Townsend next. Krejcikova made a remarkable comeback after a back injury, highlighting the tournament's competitive spirit.
Jannik Sinner advanced to the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals with a win over Adrian Mannarino, overcoming rain delays and a tough match, while other players like Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune also progressed, and Iga Swiatek reached the women's quarter-finals after a victory against Sorana Cirstea.
Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys advanced to the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open, with Osaka dominating her match and Keys fighting back from match points to win. In men's play, Alex de Minaur reached the quarter-finals in Toronto, while Holger Rune was unexpectedly eliminated.
England's Lionesses secured a 6-1 victory over Wales to advance to the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, where they will face Sweden. The match featured standout performances, including Ella Toone’s involvement in three goals, and highlighted England's strong form and team depth. Wales faced challenges with their performance and goal difference, while England's coach expressed confidence and positivity about their prospects.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton in a four-set match to reach the French Open 2025 quarter-finals, marking his 100th clay-court win, after overcoming mental challenges and delivering a high-quality performance.
The NBA Cup quarter-finals are set with Milwaukee, New York, Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando advancing. Milwaukee and New York return to the quarter-finals, while the other six teams make their first appearance. The quarter-final matchups include Orlando vs. Milwaukee, Atlanta vs. New York, Oklahoma City vs. Dallas, and Houston vs. Golden State. The semifinals and finals will be held in Las Vegas on December 14 and 17, respectively. Last year's champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, were eliminated in the group stage.
Iga Swiatek, the three-time Roland-Garros champion, advanced to the quarter-finals with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory over Anastasia Potapova. This win marks her 18th consecutive victory on Parisian clay and her second 6-0, 6-0 win in as many years at the tournament. Swiatek, who recently survived a dramatic second-round match against Naomi Osaka, will face Marketa Vondrousova next.
The Champions League quarter-finalists have been set, featuring predictable elite clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, raising concerns about the competition's lack of surprises and the dominance of big clubs. The current format and financial regulations favor larger, revenue-generating teams, leading to a lack of diversity in the latter stages of the tournament. The upcoming changes to the competition's structure and financial rules are unlikely to address these issues, highlighting the Champions League's resemblance to a Super League in everything but name.
Barcelona has advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals and will find out their next opponent on March 15 during the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Potential opponents include Arsenal, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Dortmund, and Atletico, with the possibility of facing teams from the same nation.
Barcelona stepped up to defeat Napoli 3-1 and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals, with a strong performance and goals from young talents Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. Despite vulnerabilities, the win brings a sense of belonging back to Barcelona in Europe, and the team eagerly awaits the draw for the next round.