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Top-ranked Canada, skipped by Rachel Homan, suffered a shock loss to Sweden in the women’s curling semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, ending Canada’s gold-medal hopes as the Swedes celebrated advancing to the final.
USA women's curling fell 6-4 to Switzerland in the Olympic semifinal, ending its bid for gold. Switzerland advances to the gold-medal game, while the USA will play Canada for bronze (Canada had been defeated by Sweden in the other semifinal).
Manchester City beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the second leg to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory and reach the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley; Omar Marmoush struck twice and Tijjani Reijnders added a third for City, while Newcastle’s Elanga pulled one back in the 62nd minute to give the night a consolation, with City’s squad rotation including Haaland on the bench and control throughout the tie.
Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal in Rabat, Nigeria (led by Victor Osimhen) face hosts Morocco, who rely on Brahim Diaz and a solid defense after beating Cameroon in the quarters. Nigeria’s captain Wilfred Ndidi is suspended, with Raphael Onyedika set to start, while Morocco’s back line features Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina and Mazraoui. Kickoff is 3pm ET with beIN Sports US coverage. The piece previews lineups and includes a prediction of a 1-2 win for Morocco.
Indiana is leading Oregon 28-7 in the College Football Playoff semifinal, with Indiana's strong offense and turnovers putting Oregon on the ropes, as the game unfolds at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Pitt and Texas A&M women's volleyball teams are set to face off in the NCAA semifinal on December 18, with Pitt aiming for their first national title and Texas A&M seeking their first Final Four appearance, after impressive tournament runs. The match will be broadcast on ESPN from Kansas City.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals, winning in straight sets and advancing to his second final, while remaining undefeated on hard courts and aiming to be the first in the Open era to win the title without dropping a set.
Amanda Anisimova defeated Naomi Osaka in a thrilling three-set match to reach the US Open final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka. Anisimova's resilience and powerful play were key in overcoming Osaka, who was close to winning but ultimately fell short. This victory marks a significant milestone in Anisimova's career, especially as she prepares to face Sabalenka in the final.
Lionel Messi returned from injury to score twice in the final 15 minutes, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City and securing their spot in the Leagues Cup final, where they will face Seattle Sounders.
Novak Djokovic suffered a nasty fall during his Wimbledon quarterfinal but managed to win and is now uncertain about his participation in the semifinal against Jannik Sinner due to injury concerns, with his condition to be assessed in the next 24-48 hours.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal, setting up a final against Chelsea, and marking a significant achievement in PSG's season, while also ending Luka Modrić's illustrious career at Real Madrid.
Emma Raducanu's coach Mark Petchey predicts an intriguing Wimbledon semifinal between top seed Aryna Sabalenka and underdog Amanda Anisimova, highlighting their contrasting styles and head-to-head record, with Sabalenka having a slight recent edge.
Paris Saint-Germain dominated Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semifinal, showcasing their superiority with a ruthless and well-coordinated performance that overwhelmed the European giants, leading to Madrid's early exit from the tournament.
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semifinal, showcasing their superiority with relentless pressure, tactical brilliance, and effective attacking play, leading to Madrid's early collapse and exit from the tournament.
PSG leads 3-0 against Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal, with key goals from Fabián Ruiz and Ousmane Dembélé, while Luka Modric makes his final appearance for Real Madrid. The match is played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with PSG poised to face Chelsea in the final.