BT Sports And Culture Team

The BT Sports and Culture desk covers sports, arts, heritage, and film & TV for Beijing Times, following the events and personalities shaping cultural life in China and beyond.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Claims All-Time Domestic Opening Record With $360 Million

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has claimed the biggest North American opening weekend ever with $360 million, surpassing 'Avengers: Endgame.'

Larry Berg Named Next MLS Commissioner, Succeeding Don Garber in 2027

LAFC co-owner Larry Berg will become the next MLS commissioner, succeeding Don Garber, as the league eyes momentum from the 2026 World Cup.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Scores Second-Biggest North American Opening With $355 Million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" scored the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million, trailing only "Avengers: Endgame."

UEFA Members Vote to Boycott Future World Cups Over FIFA Stake Sale Plans

UEFA's 55 member associations have voted to boycott future World Cups if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell a stake in the tournament to investors.

FIFA Executive Alleges Staff Were Deceived Over Infantino’s World Cup Sale Plan

FIFA COO Kevin Lamour alleges staff were misled over Infantino's abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial operations.

UEFA Declares Loss of Confidence in Infantino, Deepening FIFA Leadership Crisis

UEFA has formally declared a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.

FIFA Abandons $20 Billion World Cup Sell-Off Plan After Widespread Football Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after fierce backlash from football confederatio

FIFA’s $20 Billion Private Investment Plan Draws Backlash from Football Confederations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces resistance from UEFA and other confederations over a plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup valued at up to $20

Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza to Four-Year, $57.27M Deal

Las Vegas Raiders sign top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million contract as the Heisman winner joins the franchise.

Francesca Lollobrigida Makes History With Gold on Home Ice at Milan Cortina 2026

Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record in women's 3,000m speed skating and ending Dutch dominance.

Team GB’s Olympic Skeleton Helmet Hopes Dashed After Appeal Fails

Team GB's appeal to use new aerodynamic skeleton helmets at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, upholding the IBSF's ban.

Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Ignite with Dazzling Opening Ceremony, Mariah Carey, and Dual Flames

Relive the dazzling opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring Mariah Carey, dual Olympic flames, and a celebration of Italian culture.

Hilary Knight Ties Goal Record as USA Women’s Hockey Dominates Finland at 2026 Winter Olympics

Hilary Knight ties the U.S. Olympic women's hockey scoring record as the USA defeats Finland 5-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Read the full game recap and highlights.

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open Debut: A Spectacle of Style, Victory, and a Tense Handshake

Naomi Osaka makes a stylish return to the Australian Open with a unique outfit, secures a win, and navigates a tense post-match handshake with Sorana Cirstea.

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