

Ronaldo, Portugal lock down World Cup berth
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal defeated Switzerland 2-0 in Lisbon on Tuesday to earn a place at the 2018 World Cup and consign their opponents to next month's play-offs.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal defeated Switzerland 2-0 in Lisbon on Tuesday to earn a place at the 2018 World Cup and consign their opponents to next month's play-offs.
Netherlands captain Arjen Robben signalled the end of his international career on Tuesday after his country failed to reach the 2018 World Cup finals despite a 2-0 win over Sweden.
Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên alone won 16 gold and three silver medals at the National Swimming Championships, which wrapped up at the Phú Thọ swimming club in HCM City on October 9.
The Republic of Ireland claimed a World Cup play-off spot at Wales' expense after James McClean's crisp second-half strike earned his side a 1-0 victory in Cardiff on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar headline an impressive 30-man shortlist unveiled on Monday for the 2017 Ballon d'Or world footballer of the year award.
Mai Đức Chung will take charge as national head coach in his last match as Việt Nam host Cambodia in the Asian Cup 2019’s third qualification round today.
The 21st charity Terry Fox Run, to be held in HCM City on November 5, is expected to attract thousands of participants of all ages to the 5-km course.
Youngster Nguyễn Văn Phương won his quarter-final match in the the men’s singles of the National Tennis Championships held at Phú Thọ Tennis Club in HCM City yesterday after his opponene tretired due to injury.
A volleyball tournament, PV-Đạm Cà Mau Cup, is scheduled to kick off on October 25-29 in the central province of Thanh Hóa.
Nguyễn Huy Hoàng set three national records at the National Swimming Championships held at Phú Thọ swimming club in HCM City on October 8.
Robert Lewandowski scored a European qualifying record 16th goal as Poland defeated Montenegro 4-2 on Sunday to reach next year's World Cup, while reigning champions Germany secured a 10th successive win.
Rafael Nadal said Nick Kyrgios "has everything" to succeed and that he hopes the Australian will fulfil his promise despite his latest high-profile meltdown in the China Open final.
Danang Dragons beat HCM City Wings 63-60 in the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League at the Military Zone 5 Gymnasium in Đà Nẵng yesterday.
Việt Nam have won four golds, two silvers and two bronzes at the ongoing World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The Việt Nam Golf Magazine Junior Trophy tournament will take place on October 13-14 at Sông Giá Golf Course in the northern port city of Hải Phòng.
Thai referees will manage the match between Việt Nam and Cambodia in the qualifying round of the Asian Cup 2019 to be held at Mỹ Đình National Stadium tomorrow.
More than 7,000 runners will take part in the first marathon in HCM City on January 14. The event has been renamed from the annual HCM City Run.