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Beckham says youthful England can win Euro 2024
David Beckham says England's young stars have a "real opportunity" to end the nation's decades-long wait for a major trophy at next year's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.
McIlroy aims to 'focus' on the golf at DP World Tour Championship
After dropping a bombshell this week that he was resigning as the player director of the PGA Tour’s policy board, Rory McIlroy will aim to win a third DP World Tour Championship, which starts at the Earth course of Jumeirah Golf Estates from Thursday.
Scotland still have 'work to do' after defeats, says Clarke
Steve Clarke says his Scotland team still have "work to do" as they focus on finishing their Euro 2024 qualification campaign on a high following three straight defeats.
France captain Dupont to miss Six Nations for Olympics preparation
France captain Antoine Dupont will sit out this season's Six Nations to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris less than a year after the disappointment of an early World Cup exit, the French rugby federation (FFR) told AFP on Wednesday.
Ton-up for Mitchell but New Zealand lose Williamson in semi-final chase
Daryl Mitchell completed a fine hundred only to see two wickets fall quickly at the other end as New Zealand's quest for a record-breaking World Cup semi-final win over India suffered a major setback.
Alcaraz beats troubled Rublev to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his hopes of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals with Wednesday's 7-5, 6-2 win over an emotionally fraught Andrey Rublev.
Virat Kohli: Six highs and lows
India's cricketing superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday reached a landmark 50 ODI centuries to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain after World Cup flop
Babar Azam said Wednesday he was resigning as Pakistan captain in all three formats following the team's Cricket World Cup flop but will continue playing for the national team.
Virat Kohli, India's cricket icon with magic touch
Virat Kohli on Wednesday struck his 50th one-day international century, taking him past Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record, but he will remain wary of any comparisons with his fellow cricket icon.
Record breaker Kohli and Iyer take India to 397-4 in New Zealand semi-final
Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Shreyas Iyer made a blistering century of his own as India piled up a commanding 397-4 against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
Slain Kenyan athlete Tirop's accused husband freed on bail
The husband of slain Kenyan distance running star Agnes Tirop was freed on bail on Wednesday after two years in custody over her killing.
Man Utd CEO Arnold to leave the club
Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is stepping down from his role, the club announced on Wednesday, as British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe edges closer to becoming a minority stakeholder.
Ex-England captain Flintoff takes coaching role in Hundred
Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has been appointed as head coach of the Northern Superchargers men's team in The Hundred, nearly a year after a serious car accident.
Kohli scores record 50th one-day international hundred
India's Virat Kohli scored a record 50th one-day international hundred when he reached three figures in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Union Berlin coach Urs Fischer leaves in 'joint decision'
Union Berlin, currently bottom of the Bundesliga and without a point since the end of August, have parted company with coach Urs Fischer, the club said on Wednesday.
Man Utd CEO Arnold to leave club: reports
Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave the Premier League club, with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe on the brink of buying a 25 percent stake, reports said Wednesday.
England new boy Palmer says Chelsea move 'paying off'
Cole Palmer says his surprise move from Treble winners Manchester City to Premier League rivals Chelsea is already paying off after he earned a first England call-up.
South Africa not playing a 'Mickey Mouse team' in semis, says Bavuma
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Wednesday warned they are not up against a "Mickey Mouse team" in their World Cup semi-final against Australia amid feverish expectation of reaching their first championship match.
India-New Zealand World Cup semi-final in 'pitch switch' controversy
The World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday was being played on a used pitch, sparking concerns the tournament hosts had tried to manipulate conditions in their favour.
Man City report record Premier League revenues
Manchester City announced record-breaking revenue of £712.8 million ($888 million) for their treble-winning season on Wednesday -- far outstripping the previous mark reported by Manchester United just last month.
South Africa's Bavuma not '100 percent' fit for World Cup semi-final
Injured South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Wednesday said he is not "100 percent" and the team will decide later if he is fit enough to play in the World Cup semi-final against Australia.
'Extensive work' to find new host for 2026 Commonwealth Games: officials
Commonwealth Games officials said Wednesday that "extensive work" was under way to find a solution for the 2026 edition after the Australian state of Victoria's shock withdrawal as host in July.
India bat against New Zealand in World Cup semi-final
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the first World Cup semi-final at his Wankhede Stadium home ground in Mumbai on Wednesday with sporting royalty in the shape of Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham looking on.
Australia rely on title wins and 'extra leg' in World Cup semi-final
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said his players will draw on experience from previous title wins in their World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa, spurred on by Glenn Maxwell's heroics having given them "an extra leg".
India-New Zealand World Cup semi-final being played on used pitch
The first semi-final of the 2023 World Cup between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday will be played on a used pitch that has already staged two games during the showpiece tournament.
Jokic leads Nuggets past Clippers, Warriors and Wolves brawl
Nikola Jokic scored 32 points as the Denver Nuggets preserved their unbeaten home record to send the Los Angeles Clippers spinning to a sixth straight defeat in the NBA's in-season tournament on Tuesday.
Serial winner Alonso has soaring Leverkusen dreaming of title
With 16 wins and a draw in 17 matches in all competitions, Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen could scarcely have had a better start to the season.
LIV critic McIlroy quits PGA Tour board role
Rory McIlroy has resigned from the PGA Tour's board after admitting he had grown disenchanted with the role during the tour's acrimonious battle with Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour board: reports
Golf star Rory McIlroy has resigned from the PGA Tour's board in order to concentrate on his game and spend more time with his family, multiple US media reports said Tuesday.
Sinner edges Djokovic to close in on ATP Finals' last four
Jannik Sinner edged towards becoming the first ever Italian to reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Tuesday after a thrilling 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/2) win over Novak Djokovic.
Chelsea boss Hayes confirmed as US women's soccer coach
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States in a record deal that will make her the world's highest paid women's football coach, the United States Soccer Federation said Tuesday.
Chelsea boss Hayes confirmed as US women's soccer coach: official
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States in a record deal that will make her the world's highest paid women's football coach, the United States Soccer Federation said Tuesday.