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Champions Cup final litmus test for Sexton deputy Byrne
When Leinster play La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final in Dublin on Saturday, one man will be missing for the Irish side.
Challenge Cup history on the line as Glasgow face Toulon in final
Glasgow Warriors meet Toulon in the Challenge Cup final on Friday with both outfits looking to add a fresh chapter for their storied clubs.
Butler fuels Heat in 123-116 game 1 win over Celtics
Jimmy Butler's 35 points and a scorching third quarter propelled the eighth-seeded Miami Heat to a 123-116 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston.
Kyrgios out of French Open because of foot hurt in robbery: agent
Nick Kyrgios's withdrawal from the French Open was because of a cut foot sustained when a man allegedly stole his car at gunpoint, his agent says, rather than knee surgery.
World Cup 2026 teams to be based in 'clusters': Infantino
Teams at the expanded 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be based in regional clusters during the early rounds to ease travel, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.
Sydney strikes deal to host three top UFC events
Sydney will host three Ultimate Fighting Championship events over the next four years in a major new deal, starting with UFC 293 in September.
Guardiola's masterpiece puts Man City on brink of ending Champions League wait
Manchester City's time to conquer Europe may have finally come after Real Madrid were slayed by the English champions on Wednesday to reach their second Champions League final.
Tennis world nervously awaits Nadal's French Open decision
The tennis world nervously awaits Rafael Nadal's decision on Thursday on whether to defend his French Open title, as fears mount that the end is drawing near for the king of clay.
Guardiola salutes 'special' Man City after Real rout seals final berth
Pep Guardiola said his "special" Manchester City stars had proved a point after their 4-0 rout of Real Madrid booked a Champions League final showdown with Inter Milan.
Top seeds Djokovic, Swiatek fall in Italian Open quarter-finals
Seventh-ranked Holger Rune beat a frustrated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in a rain-interrupted quarter-final at the Italian Open, where women's top seed Iga Swiatek retired injured on Wednesday.
Spieth will chase career Slam at PGA Championship
Jordan Spieth, chasing a career Grand Slam, confirmed Wednesday that he will play in the PGA Championship after two days of practice at Oak Hill testing his injured left wrist.
Brentford's Toney vows to return after eight-month ban over betting breaches
Brentford striker Ivan Toney promised to return to "playing the game I love" after being banned from all football-related activity for eight months over breaches of betting rules.
LIV stars say nothing major to prove at PGA Championship
Dustin Johnson says LIV Golf stars have nothing to prove at this week's PGA Championship and that was true before three players finished in the top six at the Masters.
'I think more about others now', says 'different' Mourinho
Roma manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday he has adopted a more selfless attitude in recent years.
US LIV talent, not on captain's radar, want Ryder Cup spots
United States Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson said players from the LIV Golf League are "not on my radar" but would not shut down contact from anyone interested in facing Europe.
Livingstone belts 94 in vain as Punjab's play-off hopes fade
Delhi Capitals survived a blazing 94 by Liam Livingstone for a consolation 15-run win on Wednesday to push Punjab Kings to the brink of IPL elimination on Wednesday.
US Open champ Fitzpatrick learned major lessons at PGA
Reigning US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick said the crucial lessons he learned contending for a title at last year's PGA Championship helped him win his first major a month later.
Nadal to reveal French Open decision, amid injury concerns
Rafael Nadal will announce if he will compete in the French Open on Thursday, amid a long-term injury struggle and some Spanish reports that he will withdraw.
Madrid's Militao returns in place of Rudiger for Haaland test
Eder Militao returned to the heart of the Real Madrid defence for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, second leg against Manchester City in the only change in either side from the first leg, which ended 1-1.
Milner to leave Liverpool at season's end
James Milner will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League giants announced Wednesday as they confirmed several departures from Anfield.
Brentford's Toney banned for eight months over betting breaches
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been banned from all football-related activity for eight months over breaches of betting rules.
Riner won world title due to refereeing oversight: federation
French judo legend Teddy Riner, fresh from being crowned world champion, can breathe a sigh of relief after The International Judo Federation (IJF) admitted Wednesday it should have been his opponent Inal Tasoev who took gold.
Hard rehab work pays off for Day with victory
In his darkest moments battling back pain and vertigo, Jason Day had already written the epitaph on his career, so winning last week was a joyful reward for fighting through.
Ackermann sprints home as crashes and Covid thin Giro field
Pascal Ackermann edged Jonathan Milan in a photo finish on stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, as accidents and sickness continued to force riders out.
Anderson ready to miss Ireland Test in Ashes fitness bid
James Anderson said Wednesday he was willing to miss England's upcoming Test against Ireland if that means he has fully recovered from a groin strain in time for the Ashes.
Djokovic knocked out of Italian Open by 20-year-old Rune
World number seven Holger Rune beat a frustrated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 on Wednesday, sending the top seed spinning out in a dramatic rain-interrupted quarter-final at the Italian Open.
Inter will hope to thrive as underdogs in Champions League final
Inter Milan are dreaming of a shock Champions League triumph after upsetting the odds to reach this season's final, securing their place in Istanbul on June 10 with a deserved semi-final win over city rivals AC Milan.
Kane has 'long career' ahead at Spurs: legend Mabbutt
Tottenham are confident Harry Kane will see out his career at the club, former captain Gary Mabbutt said Wednesday, despite persistent rumours of a big-money move for the England skipper.
Alonso to give Leverkusen fans 'a night to remember' against Roma
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said he wanted to give the team's fans something to remember for years in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg at home against Roma.
Floods force cancellation of Sunday's Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix
The Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix due to be held at Imola this weekend has been called off as it is "not possible to safely hold the event" due to heavy flooding in the region, organisers said on Wednesday.
Newcastle don't feel 'hunted', says Howe
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he does not feel as if his team are being "hunted" as he seeks to fend off charging Liverpool and finish in the Premier League's top four.
Kipruto adds to Kenyan athletics doping woes
Kenya's 10 kilometres road race world record holder Rhonex Kipruto became the latest Kenyan athlete to be suspended for a doping offence on Wednesday by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).