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Former skipper Hooper joins West Indies coaching team
Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper has been appointed as assistant to new coach Daren Sammy as the Caribbean side prepare for their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Fritz ends French hopes at Roland Garros, shushes baying crowd
Taylor Fritz knocked out the last French player standing at Roland Garros on Thursday and mockingly shushed the boisterous, partisan night-time crowd.
Churchill Downs adopts new safety measures after horse deaths
Churchill Downs, home racetrack of the Kentucky Derby, announced new safety measures on Thursday following 12 recent equine deaths, including limiting horses to four starts in eight weeks.
Zverev makes winning return to French Open court of pain
Alexander Zverev made a successful return to the French Open's Court Philippe Chatrier on Thursday, a year after suffering a horrifying ankle ligament injury which ended his season.
Frittelli WD after going 15-over in 14 holes at PGA Memorial
Dylan Frittelli, struggling through a difficult PGA Tour season, withdrew from the Memorial tournament on Thursday after going 15-over par in 14 holes at Muirfield Village.
Altmaier wins French Open epic as Andreeva strikes blow for teens
Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalising glimpse into the sport's future.
Fishing helped Altmaier down Sinner in 5-hour 26-minute French Open epic
German Daniel Altmaier said his love of fishing helped him knock out Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner in the French Open second round on Thursday after a dramatic five-hour, 26-minute battle -- the fifth longest match in tournament history.
England's 'almost perfect' start delights Broad
Stuart Broad said things could have hardly gone better for England after he helped launch their home season by taking five-wickets on Thursday's opening day of an Ashes warm-up against Ireland at Lord's.
NBA Celtics boss says Mazzulla will return as coach
Joe Mazzulla will return as head coach of the Boston Celtics despite losing a winner-take-all NBA playoff showdown with Miami, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Thursday.
Still extends deal as Reims coach
Belgian coach Will Still has extended his contract with Reims until 2025, the French Ligue 1 club announced on Thursday.
Duckett strengthens England's grip after Broad strikes against Ireland
Ben Duckett's dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.
NBA's 76ers name ex-Raptors coach Nurse as bench boss
Nick Nurse, who guided the Toronto Raptors to an NBA title in 2019, was on Thursday named head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.
'No pressure' as Chinese trailblazer Zhang makes French Open last 32
Zhang Zhizhen became the first Chinese man since 1937 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday, setting up a clash with 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud.
Hamilton eager to see how Mercedes upgrades perform in Spain
Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell were optimistic on Thursday that their heavily-upgraded car will produce improved performance and results at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.
Verstappen says Red Bull need luck to win every race
Max Verstappen on Thursday returned to the scene of his maiden Formula One victory and sought to play down talk of Red Bull becoming the first team to win every race in a season.
Germany's Altmaier wins French Open epic as Andreeva strikes blow for teens
Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing an tantalising glimpse into the sport's future.
Brady on NFL: 'I'm certain I'm not playing again'
Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady says he isn't planning another un-retirement and NFL comeback even as he looks to become part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sinner dumped out of French Open by Altmaier in 5-hour 26-minute epic
Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner missed two match points before being knocked out of the French Open in the second round on Thursday by German Daniel Altmaier after a dramatic five-hour, 26-minute battle -- the fifth longest match in tournament history.
Ajax seek new coach after releasing Heitinga
Amsterdam's Ajax are hunting for a new head coach after announcing Thursday that they will not renew interim boss John Heitinga's contract following a string of failures.
Andreeva, 16, wants '25 Grand Slams' but won't become tennis 'diva'
Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles.
Broad strikes before Ireland fight back at Lord's
Stuart Broad ripped through Ireland's top-order before the tourists fought back on the opening day of England's Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.
American qualifier Day on comeback trail at French Open
American Kayla Day said on Thursday it was "really difficult" to keep believing she could have a successful tennis career during years of injury problems.
Swiatek eyes French Open last 32 as Andreeva strikes blow for teens
Iga Swiatek continues her bid to become the first woman since 2007 to win back-to-back French Opens on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing an enticing glimpse into the sport's future.
Broad strikes as Ireland slump at Lord's
Stuart Broad took four wickets as England reduced Ireland to 104-6 on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday.
Tudor ends reign at turbulent Marseille
Coach Igor Tudor is leaving Ligue 1 side Marseille after one season, club president Pablo Longoria told a press conference on Thursday.
Andreeva, 16, into French Open last 32 and potential Gauff clash
Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open last 32 on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Diane Parry to set up a potential clash against Coco Gauff.
Vettori impressed by England record rather than 'Bazball' style
Daniel Vettori reckons England's winning record rather than their aggressive style of play is what has caught the attention of Australia ahead of this season's Ashes series.
Maanum signs new contract with Arsenal women
Arsenal midfielder Frida Leonhardsen Maanum has signed a new contract with the Gunners' women's team, the club announced Thursday.
PSG coach hopes Messi will get good welcome in 'last game' for club
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday he hopes fans will give Lionel Messi a cordial reception in his final game at their Parc des Princes home.
Danish yogis celebrate the brew
If you ever thought yoga looks too hard and ascetic, think again. Danes have tapped into a chilled solution with "Beer Yoga".
Slovakia and Napoli record holder Hamsik announces retirement
Slovakian playmaker Marek Hamsik announced on Thursday that he would be retiring at the end of the season with Turkish league side Trabzonspor.
Broad strikes as Ireland collapse at Lord's
Stuart Broad ripped through Ireland's top-order as the tourists slumped to 19-3 on the first morning of the lone Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.