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MLS suspends Vancouver coach Sartini for six games
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini was suspended for six games by Major League Soccer on Thursday after multiple league policy violations in a season-ending playoff loss earlier this month.
LeBron's son Bronny James set to return after cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been given medical approval to return to college basketball activities four months after suffering cardiac arrest during practice.
Brighton and West Ham seal spots in Europa League knockout round
Brighton booked their place in the Europa League knockout stage with a 1-0 win at AEK Athens, while West Ham also advanced after a late Tomas Soucek goal against Backa Topola on Thursday.
MLS players and referees unions clash over Miazga incident
Major League Soccer's players union has hit out at the referees union for its' role in the suspension of FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga.
Dominica pull out of hosting T20 World Cup games
The Caribbean nation of Dominica has withdrawn from the hosting of games at next year's T20 Cricket World Cup, the country's sports ministry said on Thursday.
Lyon end Grosso's spell as coach
Lyon coach Fabio Grosso has been provisionally replaced by academy coach Pierre Sage as the struggling Ligue 1 club announced Thursday it had begun proceedings to dismiss the 2006 World Cup winner.
Olympic chiefs 'reassured' by Paris transport plans despite mayoral criticism
The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday it was "reassured" by transport plans for the 2024 Paris Games after the city's mayor said the system would not be ready in time.
Ex-All Black Whitelock eyes putting 'good spin' on World Cup final defeat with Pau arrival
Former New Zealand second-row Sam Whitelock said on Thursday he hopes to find a positive side to last month's Rugby World Cup final defeat after arriving at French Top 14 club Pau on a two-year deal.
Saracens boss condemns 'shameful' treatment of Owen Farrell
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the "shameful" treatment of Owen Farrell after the England fly-half opted to take a break from international rugby for mental health reasons.
Najmul to lead Bangladesh in New Zealand ODIs, T20Is
Bangladesh on Thursday named batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto as the country's one-day international and Twenty20 international captain for a tour of New Zealand next month.
Australia Test bowler Nathan Lyon joins Lancashire
Australia Test bowler Nathan Lyon has joined Lancashire for the 2024 season, the English county announced on Thursday.
Stade Francais discipline players, coaches after reported night out
French Top 14 club Stade Francais announced on Thursday they had disciplined players and coaches after a member of Pau's coaching staff was reportedly hit in the face after last weekend's game between the teams.
Najmul puts Bangladesh in control against New Zealand
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hit his third Test century in four innings to put Bangladesh on course for a strong total in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Sylhet on Thursday.
Najmul, Mominul lead Bangladesh fightback against New Zealand
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque shared 85 runs in an unbroken third-wicket stand as Bangladesh reached 111-2 at tea on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Sylhet on Thursday.
Schoolgirl leads women's Australian Open as Davis sets men's pace
A 16-year-old amateur schoolgirl stole the show and a share of the lead at the Australian Open on Thursday, while in the men's event Cameron Davis was a stroke ahead after a flawless nine-under-par 63.
Southee, Jamieson edge New Zealand first innings past Bangladesh
Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson shared a 52-run stand for the ninth wicket to give New Zealand a seven-run first-innings lead in the first Test in Sylhet on Thursday.
Copenhagen grab crucial Champions League point after more VAR drama
Copenhagen grabbed a crucial point in a 0-0 draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday as more VAR handball controversy erupted in the Champions League.
Ledecky rules 800 free again at US Open
Seven-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky eased to victory in the 800-meter freestyle on Wednesday in the opening race of the US Open Swimming Championships at Greensboro, North Carolina.
Cincinnati's defender Miazga suspended for rest of MLS playoffs
FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga, the MLS Defender of the Year, will miss his team's Eastern Conference final against the Columbus Crew after being handed a three-game suspension by the league on Wednesday.
Casino magnate family enters $3.5 bn deal to buy NBA Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has entered an agreement to sell his majority stake in the NBA club to the families who run the Las Vegas Sands casino resort company.
Man Utd on brink of Champions League exit, Arsenal and PSV into last 16
Manchester United are facing elimination from the Champions League in the group stage after squandering a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Galatasaray in Istanbul on Wednesday, while Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven secured qualification for the last 16.
Madrid finish first after entertaining win over Napoli
Real Madrid romped to a 4-2 win over Napoli on Wednesday to qualify in first place from their Champions League group.
Bayern held at home by Copenhagen after late VAR intervention
Copenhagen held Bayern Munich to a 0-0 draw away on Wednesday, the visitors needing a VAR review to overturn a penalty awarded to the home side in injury time.
Arsenal hit Lens for six to reach Champions League last 16
Arsenal powered into the Champions League last 16 as Group B winners after a four-goal blitz in the space of 14 minutes inspired their 6-0 rout of hapless Lens on Wednesday.
Brazilian Ribeiro scores as Sundowns reclaim top spot, set record
Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro scored after a superbly executed set-piece manoeuvre as Mamelodi Sundowns beat SuperSport United 2-0 on Wednesday to reclaim first place and set a South African Premiership record.
Man Utd have to be 'smarter' in Champions League, says Fernandes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised his side's lack of control in Champions League games after again blowing a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at Galatasaray on Wednesday.
Galatasaray fightback puts Man Utd on brink of Champions League exit
Manchester United are on the brink of elimination from the Champions League after twice blowing a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at Galatasaray on Wednesday.
Sevilla crash out of Champions League after PSV comeback
Sevilla crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, throwing away a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat by PSV Eindhoven.
IOC confirms French Alps, Salt Lake City as sole candidates for 2030, 2034 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed the French Alps and Salt Lake City as the sole candidates to host the 2030 and 2034 Winter Games.
Jets' Rodgers cleared for return to practice
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to return to practice just 11 weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles tendon, head coach Robert Saleh said on Wednesday.
IOC confirms French Alps, Salt Lake City-Utah as sole candidates for 2030, 2034 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed the French Alps and Salt Lake City-Utah as the sole candidates to host the 2030 and 2034 Winter Games.
Emery plots long stay at ambitious Aston Villa
Unai Emery hopes he is just getting started at Aston Villa after overseeing a remarkable transformation in the club's fortunes during his first year in charge.