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New coach Tedesco wants 'happy, motivated' Belgium after World Cup flop
Domenico Tedesco said he wants to make Belgium's players "happy and motivated" after taking over as head coach on Wednesday.
Ireland's Sexton fit for Six Nations 'blockbuster' with France
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said on Wednesday he will be fit for this weekend's Six Nations match against France before joking that he hoped he had not jinxed himself for the fixture.
Paris Olympic Games unveils 'joyful' look for 2024
Paris Olympic organisers unveiled the 'visual identity' for the 2024 Games on Wednesday including a purple athletics track and a fresh set of pictograms for Olympic sports.
French authorities pass Russian Olympic problem to IOC
The French government and the 2024 Olympic organisers both sidestepped on Wednesday, the day after Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo called for a ban on Russian participation "as long as there is war" in Ukraine.
Sweden mulling bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
After losing out to Milan to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, Sweden is now considering a bid for the 2030 Games, the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) announced on Wednesday.
Shiffrin bags silver to write herself into record books
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wrote another chapter in her storied alpine skiing career in Meribel on Wednesday by winning world super-G silver to tie the modern record for individual world medals.
Scotland must 'build momentum' in Six Nations, says Jones
Huw Jones says Scotland cannot be considered Six Nations contenders until they prove they can string together big victories as they prepare to face Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Rose says Ryder Cup will not be 'devalued' if LIV players banned
Justin Rose said he does not believe the Ryder Cup will be "devalued" if LIV Golf players are prevented from competing at this year's event in Rome.
Croatia's legendary football coach Miroslav Blazevic dies at 87
Croatia's famed football coach Miroslav Blazevic -- who led the country to a third-place finish at the 1998 World Cup -- died on Wednesday, the national football federation said. He was 87.
France's Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting
France fly-half Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.
Italy's Bassino wins women's world super-G gold
Italy's Marta Bassino streaked to victory in the women's super-G at the World Ski Championships on Wednesday, with US star Mikaela Shiffrin claiming silver.
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin looks to boost 'underdog' Taiwan team
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin said he was excited to lift the fortunes of his new "underdog" team in Taiwan, after the league's last-placed Kaohsiung 17Live Steelers officially unveiled him on Wednesday.
Tedesco named Belgium national football coach
Domenico Tedesco will take over as head coach of Belgium, the country's federation announced (RBFA) on Wednesday.
Rohit, Cummins play down pitch chatter ahead of 1st Test
India skipper Rohit Sharma and Australian counterpart Pat Cummins on Wednesday brushed aside concerns about the pitch ahead of the first of four eagerly awaited Tests.
Retallick joins exodus of All Blacks heading to Japan
Veteran New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick on Wednesday joined the exodus of All Blacks signing to play for Japanese clubs in 2024 following the Rugby World Cup.
LeBron James breaks NBA all-time points-scoring record
LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten.
As 'King' James makes history, Jordan-LeBron debate revived
As LeBron James adds to his amazing legacy by becoming the NBA's career scoring leader, the debate resumes over whether he or Michael Jordan is the NBA's all-time greatest player.
LeBron James: The man who would be King
LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills, exceptional longevity and unafraid to use the platform of NBA superstardom, has forged a unique destiny in his quest to be the best player of all time.
Kompany slams Man City critics after Premier League charges
Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany hit back at the club's critics on Tuesday after the champions were rocked by more than 100 charges relating to the Premier League's financial rules.
Ten Hag to keep faith with Martial, Weghorst
Erik ten Hag insists he will keep faith with Anthony Martial and Wout Weghorst as the Manchester United forwards struggle with fitness and form problems.
Rodgers to decide on NFL future after 'darkness' retreat
Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers said on Tuesday he plans to make a decision on his career after spending four days in a "darkness" retreat.
Kolo Muani double guides Frankfurt to German Cup quarters
France striker Randal Kolo Muani warned he was "getting better" after scoring two and assisting another in Eintracht Frankfurt's 4-2 derby defeat of visiting Darmstadt in the German Cup on Tuesday.
No Hollywood ending for Wrexham as Blades win FA Cup thriller
Wrexham suffered a cruel FA Cup plot twist as the non-league club run by movie stars conceded two stoppage-time goals in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Tuesday.
Vlahovic back among goals as Juve stroll past Salernitana
Dusan Vlahovic scored his first Juventus goals in nearly four months on Tuesday with a brace in his team's easy 3-0 win at Salernitana.
Al-Dawsari penalties send Al Hilal into Club World Cup final
Salem Al-Dawsari scored two penalties as Al Hilal beat Flamengo 3-2 on Tuesday to reach this weekend's Club World Cup final in Morocco.
PSG commission American company in new stadium search
Paris Saint-Germain have commissioned an American company to study the possibility of building a new stadium after the city's authorities and Parc des Princes owners said they were against selling the ground, a source told AFP on Tuesday.
Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay launch WC2030 bid
Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay on Tuesday launched their official joint bid to host the Football World Cup in 2030, exactly 100 years after the event was first held, in Montevideo.
Wales midfielder Allen retires from international duty
Wales midfielder Joe Allen announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday at the age of 32.
Cockerill to leave England staff for Montpellier after Six Nations
Richard Cockerill will leave England's backroom staff after the Six Nations, with Richard Wigglesworth and Aled Walters joining from Leicester, the Rugby Football Union said on Tuesday.
Ireland's Lowe expects 'different French beast' for titanic Six Nations clash
Ireland wing James Lowe says it will be "a different French beast" that faces the Irish in what some are already billing as the Six Nations title decider in Dublin on Saturday.
Local hero Pinturault revels in combined gold on home snow
Alexis Pinturault put two misfiring years, including a sole World Cup podium this season, firmly behind him as he sealed a dream gold in the World Ski Championships on home snow on Tuesday.
Man Utd boss Ten Hag wary of managerless Leeds
Erik ten Hag is unsure what to expect when his Manchester United side face Leeds in Wednesday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford after the relegation-threatened club sacked manager Jesse Marsch.