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Neymar has torn knee ligament, facing surgery
Football superstar Neymar has a torn ligament and meniscus in his left knee and will have to undergo surgery after being injured during Brazil's 2-0 loss to Uruguay, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Wednesday.
Santner in 'tough challenge' to beat Vettori's New Zealand spin record
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner took his 100th one-day international wicket in Wednesday's World Cup rout of Afghanistan but admitted it will be a "tough challenge" to even get within touching distance of New Zealand record holder Daniel Vettori.
NFL commissioner Goodell gets extension through March 2027
Roger Goodell, who has served as the NFL's commissioner since 2006, has been given a three-year contract extension through March 2027, the league compensation committee announced Wednesday.
'Bottom of the class': Trott laments Afghanistan's careless hands
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott admitted his team's catching has hit rock bottom after they dropped five chances in their 149-run defeat by New Zealand in the World Cup on Wednesday.
Cheika says Pumas want to inspire a nation in World Cup semi-final
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika said he and his players want to "have no regrets" once the final whistle goes on their Rugby World Cup semi-final with New Zealand on Friday.
Tele'a recalled for New Zealand's World Cup semi-final against Argentina
New Zealand coach Ian Foster made two changes and one positional switch to his starting XV to play Argentina in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Friday, including recalling winger Mark Tele'a.
Clinical New Zealand rout Afghanistan at Cricket World Cup
New Zealand handed giant-killing Afghanistan a brutal reality check on Wednesday when they exploited a disastrous fielding performance to romp to a 149-run victory at the Cricket World Cup.
Spain call up Hermoso for first time since forced kiss scandal
Jenni Hermoso was on Wednesday included in the Spain women's squad for the first time since the scandal over the unsolicited kiss former federation president Luis Rubiales gave her following the Women's World Cup final in Australia.
Bangladesh face 'scary' India with worry over Shakib fitness
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha accepts his side will face a "scary" India when they take on the in-form World Cup hosts in Pune on Thursday.
Spain calls up Jenni Hermoso for first time since forced kiss scandal
Jenni Hermoso was on Wednesday included in Spain's women's team for the first time since the scandal over the unsolicited kiss former federation president Luis Rubiales gave her at the Women's World Cup final in Australia.
Barcelona's financial health is improving says Romeu
Barcelona has dragged itself out of a difficult financial situation, the Catalan club's vice-president Eduard Romeu reported on Wednesday.
Bangladesh sweat on skipper Shakib's fitness ahead of India clash
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is to have a fitness test just hours before Thursday's World Cup match against in-form tournament hosts India in Pune.
Nienaber ready to graduate from Erasmus scholarship
After almost 20 years as a coaching double-act, the end is rapidly approaching for the South African World Cup management team of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber.
New Zealand score 288-6 against sloppy Afghanistan in World Cup
Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham and Will Young scored half centuries as New Zealand were let off by some sloppy Afghanistan fielding to score 288-6 in their World Cup match in Chennai on Wednesday.
Five great Australia-Pakistan cricket moments
Five-time champions Australia renew their cricketing rivalry with Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru on Friday.
Ruud loses to qualifier Giron at Japan Open
Norway's Casper Ruud said his trip to Asia was "not what I was really hoping for" after exiting the Japan Open with a second-round defeat to qualifier Marcos Giron on Wednesday.
All Blacks' attack coach Schmidt -- No 'Ordinary Joe'
Joe Schmidt titled his autobiography "Ordinary Joe" but whether the New Zealand attack coach likes it or not, both on and off the pitch he has extraordinary qualities.
Maguire hits out at England fans who booed Henderson
Harry Maguire has criticised supporters who jeered Jordan Henderson during international matches at Wembley, saying "proper England fans don't boo players".
Pakistan 'under extra pressure' in India with no fans
Pakistan paid a heavy price for being "under extra pressure" in their World Cup defeat by arch-rivals India, said batsman Saud Shakeel, who Wednesday lamented the absence of the team's passionate supporters from the tournament.
India glad to have 'top-gun' Bumrah firing again
The return of India "top-gun" Jasprit Bumrah for the World Cup could not come soon enough for bowling coach Paras Mhambrey as he hailed the paceman's strong start to the hosts' campaign.
Pakistan complains to ICC over 'inappropriate' conduct of Indian crowd
The Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a complaint with the sports' world governing body over "inappropriate conduct" towards its players during the World Cup match against arch-rivals India.
Martin aims for error-free Australia with MotoGP title on knife edge
Spain's Jorge Martin is determined to cut out any errors as a tense title race shifts to Phillip Island this week after a blunder in Indonesia cost him his lead in the MotoGP standings.
Schauffele looks to forget Ryder Cup woes at Zozo Championship
Xander Schauffele said Wednesday that he was "still chasing a win this season" as he attempts to brush off his Ryder Cup disappointment at this week's Zozo Championship in Japan.
Much-changed African Football League set for modest launch
The African Football League (AFL) kicks off in Tanzania on Friday, bearing little resemblance to the original concept.
Messi double helps Argentina stay perfect, Neymar injured as Brazil slump
Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina extended their perfect start to South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over Peru.
Phillies pound Diamondbacks to take series lead
Kyle Schwarber blasted two home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies offense erupted in a 10-0 drubbing of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Tuesday.
Reyna at the double as USA thrash Ghana
Gio Reyna celebrated his return to the USA starting line-up with two goals as the Americans thrashed Ghana 4-0 in a one-sided friendly on Tuesday.
Germany held by Mexico in Philadelphia friendly
Germany came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw with Mexico in an entertaining international friendly in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Nunez strikes as Uruguay upset Brazil in 2026 qualifiers
Darwin Nunez scored one goal and set up another as Uruguay defeated Brazil for the first time in 22 years in their 2026 World Cup South American qualifying clash on Tuesday.
England wise to South Africa's 'curveballs' before World Cup semi
England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said on Tuesday they are aware of South Africa's potential tactical surprises before this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.
England can cope with pressure to win Euro 2024: Southgate
Gareth Southgate insists England can cope with the pressure of their status as one of the favourites to win Euro 2024.
Italy can learn from England defeat, says Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti said Italy must learn from their 3-1 defeat against England at Wembley as he battles to secure qualification for the Euro 2024 finals in Germany.