Liaoning native spoke to referee Jalal Jayed about booking both managers at the end of the first-half of extra time in Germany v Paraguay game.
Compatriots Zhang Shuai and Wang Xinyu fare better, advancing to the second round where both will play top-15 women’s players.
Wu Yibing will face Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, while Zheng Qinwen has another chance to beat Katerina Siniakova in the first round.
Yan’s first throw of 67.44m more than enough to beat competition and seal her place at the season-ending finals in September.
One-time Liverpool and Real Madrid star plays in friendly match in Guizhou to fulfil promise he made last year after region was hit by floods.
While Olympic champion loses in second round of Bad Homburg Open, Wang Xinyu reaches semi-finals of final event before grass court grand slam.
Carlos Queiroz was outraged after defender Ezri Konsa went airborne with a reckless tackle to stop Prince Abu in the second half.
All you need to know about when your team is playing, who they could be facing in the next round and what time the matches take place.
‘Get ready to learn Mandarin, buddy,’ says visiting Boston Celtics star, who jokingly offers to play for four Chinese clubs at once.
Erling Haaland scores twice in 3-2 win over Senegal; France boss Didier Deschamps backs Kylian Mbappe to overhaul Lionel Messi’s goal tally.
Heroic effort by debutant African nation as they earn second draw in two matches becomes No 1 hot topic on Weibo for almost five hours.
The 13-year-old Hebei native swims five personal-best times as she wins three gold medals in Hangzhou.
Zhou Fei and Fu Ming also officiated during the Group E match between Curacao and Ecuador, marking their debuts at the global showpiece.
From staging the inaugural competition in Asia-Pacific in 2022 with fewer than 1,000 athletes, Hong Kong saw some 20,000 take part this year.
DR Congo’s draw with Portugal, and Uzbekistan’s goal against Colombia on Thursday leaves China men’s team in category of none.
Argentina’s global superstar becomes oldest player to score tournament hat-trick as defending champions get off to a strong start in Group J.
Ex-world No 4 makes winning start at Nottingham Open on Monday but says she just has to ‘keep working’ with interim coach Albert Costa.
Only Chinese men’s doubles pair of Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng get to final, while Wong Chun-ting, Doo Hoi-kem clinch mixed doubles crown.
Hajime Moriyasu confident despite latest bad news, this time over his captain, while tournament’s smallest country out to cause major upset.
A Weibo thread that went viral on Sunday morning seems to split fans into two camps: those who know their football, and those who do not.
The World Cup kicks off early on Friday in Hong Kong, and whether you plan on watching highlights or seeing it live, here’s what you need to know.
Omar Abdulkadir Artan turned away by immigration officials. Fifa president Gianni Infantino previously said ‘everyone will be welcome’.
The 5-player line-up features 3 paddlers in their early twenties, with Chen Xintong and Wang Yidi missing out due to their rankings and age.
The Norwegian, who will play in the World Cup, answered questions in a 45-second video while ‘officially debunking some rumours’.
Sun Xinran is only 15, but she’s already turning heads in women’s tennis after storming run to Roland Garros final.
Club revitalises Penfold Park area at Sha Tin Racecourse with venue that combines education and entertainment.
The 14-year-old Li Haoyan will join the club’s under-15 side next season after attracting interest from other teams like Espanyol, Villarreal.
videocam Football bosses claim safety concerns behind last-minute move despite warnings over searing temperatures in Canada, Mexico and the US.
Golden State Warriors guard announces deal on social media, hails partnership with company ‘rooted in sports and innovation’.
Table tennis star leads 1. FC Saarbrücken to their maiden Bundesliga championship in his final match but now joins team he helps defeat.