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'Old fella' Djokovic romps into US Open third round
Novak Djokovic maintained his blistering US Open form to race into the third round with a straight sets defeat of Spain's Bernabe Zapata Miralles on Wednesday.
Carse strikes on debut as England win New Zealand T20 opener
England Twenty20 international debutant Brydon Carse took three wickets on his Durham home ground to set up a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the series opener at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.
France's Pavard signs for Inter Milan from Bayern Munich
Benjamin Pavard has signed for Inter Milan from Bayern Munich, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.
New captain Marsh leads Australia to crushing win
New captain Mitchell Marsh led a powerful Australian batting performance and set up a crushing 111-run win in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday.
England's Carse takes three wickets as New Zealand struggle in 1st T20
England Twenty20 international debutant Brydon Carse took three wickets on his Durham home ground as the world champions restricted New Zealand to 139-9 at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.
Marsh stars as Australia make 226 against South Africa in first T20
New captain Mitchell Marsh led a powerful Australian batting performance in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday.
Six players battle for European Ryder Cup place
Robert MacIntyre heads a group of six players fighting for one spot on Luke Donald's European Ryder Cup team this week at the final qualifying event in Switzerland.
Gauff downs Andreeva, 16, to make US Open third round
American teenager Coco Gauff qualified for the third round of the US Open on Wednesday after beating 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-2.
Kennedy pips Moon to win Zurich pole vault in train station
Australian Nina Kennedy, fresh from sharing world championships gold with American Katie Moon in Budapest last week, ensured a stand-alone victory in another nail-biting pole vault competition in Zurich on Wednesday.
France centre Danty doubtful for Rugby World Cup opener against All Blacks
France centre Jonathan Danty is a doubt to face New Zealand in next week's Rugby World Cup opener due to a hamstring injury, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Wednesday.
Reyna misses out on Berhalter's first US squad since return
United States forward Gio Reyna was the notable omission as Gregg Berhalter named his first squad since being reappointed as US coach on Wednesday.
Australia's Groves doubles up at Vuelta
Australia's Kaden Groves won a second successive stage on the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday, coming out on top in a sprint finish to Burriana.
Azam and Ahmed hit hundreds as Pakistan crush Nepal in Asia Cup
World number one batter Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed scored punishing hundreds as Pakistan annihilated Nepal by 238 runs in the opening game of the Asia Cup in Multan on Wednesday.
France's Danty a doubt for New Zealand Rugby World Cup opener
France centre Jonathan Danty is a doubt to face New Zealand in next month's Rugby World Cup opener due to a hamstring injury, a source close to the player told AFP on Wednesday
China exit Basketball World Cup in first round as US cruise on
Puerto Rico dumped China out of the Basketball World Cup on Wednesday, as the United States, Serbia, Spain and Luka Doncic's Slovenia advanced to the second round with perfect records.
Lukaku completes loan to Roma from Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku completed his season-long loan move to Roma from Chelsea on Wednesday after being welcomed as a hero by supporters.
Lyles and Richardson headline stellar Zurich Diamond League meet
Track "rock stars" Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson are two of 13 newly-crowned world champions who headline a stellar line-up at Thursday's Diamond League meet in Zurich.
Man City 'reach agreement' to sign Wolves midfielder Nunes
Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Wolves on a fee for Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes, according to reports on Wednesday.
Lyles insists not all criticism over NBA 'world champ' claims
Newly-crowned sprint king Noah Lyles insisted Wednesday that he had received some support for his comments criticising NBA stars for declaring themselves "world champions" for winning the elite basketball league.
England's women cricketers awarded match fee parity with men
England's women cricketers will be paid the same match fees as their male counterparts, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday.
'Ant-Man' says US working together at Basketball World Cup
Shooting guard Anthony "Ant-Man" Edwards hailed the chemistry in the United States team as they won their third game out of three at the Basketball World Cup on Wednesday.
Varane ruled out for 'a few weeks' as Man Utd injuries mount
Raphael Varane has been ruled out for "a few weeks" as Manchester United's injury issues pile up ahead of their Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Frankfurt's Kolo Muani skips training to force PSG move
French international forward Randal Kolo Muani skipped training with Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday morning, as he continues to try to force a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Saudi fund grabs stake in US mixed martial arts league
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has acquired a minority stake in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), the two entities said Wednesday, the latest example of the kingdom's sports investment push.
Indian teen chess wizard Pragg given hero's welcome
India's teen chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa arrived home to celebration Wednesday, with media jostling to catch a glimpse of the newly minted star who faced international No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the World Cup final.
Alcaraz keen to deflect pressure of US Open title defence
Carlos Alcaraz said retaining the US Open title was not on his mind as he began the defence of his crown Tuesday with a swift win over injured German opponent Dominik Koepfer.
Now or never for favourites France as Rugby World Cup hosts
There used to be a lazily-used cliche about France claiming "you never knew what French team would turn up" but in the build-up to this year's Rugby World Cup that remark has been consigned to the past.
'Great result' as All Black Barrett avoids World Cup ban: Foster
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a "great result" that Scott Barrett avoided a World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.
Wawrinka oldest man to win US Open match in 31 years
Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday became the oldest man to win a match at the tournament since 40-year-old Jimmy Connors in 1992.
Alcaraz, Medvedev ease into US Open second round
Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win.
Springbok strength in depth boosts hopes of retaining World Cup
Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can successfully defend in France the Rugby World Cup they won four years ago.
Embattled All Blacks boss looks to sign off with World Cup glory
A year after he faced the axe, Ian Foster will step down after four years in charge of the All Blacks following the Rugby World Cup as New Zealand look to bounce back from a record defeat to South Africa.