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Hickling into worlds with Jamaican long jump title
Tissanna Hickling qualified for her first senior world championships after she won the women’s long jump at the Jamaican National Championships on Thursday.
First Nations flags to be flown at women's World Cup stadiums
Flags representing Aboriginal and Maori people will be flown at stadiums hosting women's World Cup matches in Australia and New Zealand after FIFA agreed to the move on Friday.
Blixt blitzes into lead at John Deere Classic
Sweden's Jonas Blixt snatched a two-shot lead over American Grayson Murray after a superb nine-under 62 in the first round of the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic on Thursday.
Richardson clocks world-leading 10.71 at US athletics championships
US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson launched her latest bid for a first World Championships berth in style Thursday, clocking a world leading 10.71sec to lead the 100m heats at the US athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon.
All Blacks surprise McKenzie with pivotal role against Pumas
In a surprise move, the All Blacks selectors have opted for Damian McKenzie in the pivotal flyhalf role for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Mendoza.
Murray in charge against Tsitsipas as Wimbledon curfew halts play
Andy Murray was within touching distance of the Wimbledon third round on Thursday when he opened up a two sets to one lead over world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas while Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic.
Winger Narawa set for All Blacks debut in Argentina
Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut on the wing in Saturday's Rugby Championship opening match against Argentina, while Chiefs team-mate Damian McKenzie gets the nod at fly-half.
Australia Ashes hero Marsh doubted he'd play another Test
Australia's Mitchell Marsh said Thursday there were times he thought "he might not get back" after he ended a four-year absence from the Test arena with a scintillating Ashes hundred.
Broady conquers demons to upset Ruud at Wimbledon
Britain's Liam Broady said he had realised his dream after shocking Wimbledon fourth seed Casper Ruud, admitting he had been haunted by a painful defeat in the boy's final 12 years ago.
Murray braces for Tsitsipas showdown at Wimbledon as Wawrinka advances
Andy Murray takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas in the standout match at Wimbledon on Thursday in a contest with a spicy history after Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic.
Alonso concerned about stress of F1’s expansion
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso expressed his concern on Thursday that the massive growth of Formula One’s calendar could become too stressful for the teams.
Defending champ Rybakina reaches Wimbledon 3rd round despite error-strewn display
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina outlasted injured French veteran Alize Cornet 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) on Thursday to reach the third round despite an error-strewn display.
Bayer Leverkusen sign Xhaka from Arsenal
Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Arsenal on a five-year deal, the German club announced on Thursday.
Australia's ton-up Marsh has return to remember in 3rd Ashes Test
Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday after the tourists collapsed either side of his blistering century.
Hamilton positive on new contract, protests and filming his movie
Lewis Hamilton confirmed on Thursday that talks about a new contract with Mercedes had proceeded beyond salary and duration and were now focused on fine details.
Verstappen focused on Red Bull success to end Silverstone drought
A calm and focussed Max Verstappen on Thursday expressed some relief that his Red Bull team have maintained a very healthy lead over all their rivals despite introducing fewer upgrades this season.
Wawrinka hopes to avoid being 'killed' by 'perfect' Djokovic at Wimbledon
Stan Wawrinka set up a Wimbledon third-round clash with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday, hoping to "not get killed" by a rival he first faced 17 years ago.
Marsh hits ton in Australia's modest 263 in third Ashes Test
Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday after the tourists collapsed either side of his blistering century.
Star-struck Andreeva, 16, breaking new ground at Wimbledon
Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva is breaking new ground at Wimbledon but has yet to pluck up the courage to engage in conversation with her tennis hero, Andy Murray.
World No.4 Ruud dumped out of Wimbledon by wild card Broady
World number four Casper Ruud crashed out in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday at the hands of British wildcard Liam Broady.
Pogacar wins Tour de France summit duel with Vingegaard
Tadej Pogacar unleashed a devastating turn of speed to win stage six of the Tour de France on Thursday, but defending champion Jonas Vingegaard took the overall race lead 25 seconds ahead of the Slovenian.
Chelsea 'legend' Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid
Cesar Azpilicueta's 11-year stay at Chelsea came to an end on Thursday as the Spanish defender returned home to join Atletico Madrid.
Ton-up Marsh makes England pay for dropped catch in third Ashes Test
Australia's Mitchell Marsh marked his first Test in nearly four years with a blistering hundred as he made England pay for dropping him at Headingley on Thursday.
MCC members who abused Australians in Ashes Test brought 'shame' on club
Marylebone Cricket Club members who verbally abused Australian players during the second Ashes Test at Lord's have brought "shame" on the institution, according to the chairman.
Hamilton would welcome peaceful protest at British Grand Prix
Formula One star Lewis Hamilton would have no complaints about a peaceful protest from Just Stop Oil activists at this weekend's British Grand Prix.
England fans fired up as Ashes drama unfolds in Leeds
"This is going to be wild," laughed Australia cricket fan Joel Guy as he stepped into the Headingley bear pit on Thursday for the latest chapter of an increasingly bitter Ashes series.
Andreeva, 16, into Wimbledon third round
Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva reached the third round of a Grand Slam for a second successive time at Wimbledon on Thursday.
Murray braces for Tsitsipas clash at Wimbledon as Wawrinka advances
Andy Murray takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas in the standout match at Wimbledon on Thursday in a contest with a spicy history after Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic.
Wawrinka hopes to 'not get killed' by Djokovic at Wimbledon
Stan Wawrinka set up a Wimbledon third-round clash with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday, hoping to "not get killed" by a rival he first faced 17 years ago.
AC Milan and Monza to honour Berlusconi with annual friendly
AC Milan and Monza will honour Silvio Berlusconi with an annual friendly named after their deceased former owner, the two Serie A teams announced on Thursday.
Broad gets Warner and Smith as Australia slump in 3rd Ashes Test
Stuart Broad dismissed David Warner yet again before capturing the prize wicket of Steve Smith as Australia slumped to 91-4 at lunch on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday.
Pakistan skipper says ready to play 'anyone, anywhere' in India
Pakistan are ready to take on any side at any venue in India during this year's World Cup, skipper Babar Azam said Thursday as the team awaited government approval to participate in the tournament.