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Second seed Jabeur knocked out of Australian Open
Ons Jabeur suffered a shock second-round exit at the Australian Open on Thursday, becoming the latest seed to fall at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic 'worried' by injury but makes Australian Open third round
Novak Djokovic said Thursday he cannot practise between matches and is worried that a hamstring injury could derail his bid for a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown.
NFL to play five games in Germany and England next season
The NFL will play two regular season games in Germany in 2023, the league announced on Thursday.
NFL to play two games in Germany next season
The NFL will play two regular season games in Germany in 2023, the league announced on Thursday.
Top India wrestlers to boycott competitions over alleged abuse
Top Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallists and Commonwealth Games champions, announced a boycott of international competitions Thursday after one of them accused their federation chief and several coaches of sexually harassing athletes.
Feuz safely negotiates training in bid to cement Kitzbuehel status
Olympic champion Beat Feuz safely negotiated the second and final downhill training in Kitzbuehel on Thursday in his bid for a fourth consecutive triumph on the Streif course.
Djokovic barrels into Australian Open third round as seeds fall
Novak Djokovic scrapped his way into the Australian Open third round on Thursday to ramp up his bid for a 22nd Grand Slam crown, but several men's seeds crashed out.
Fiery Djokovic blasts into Australian Open third round
Novak Djokovic defied rowdy fans and hamstring trouble to haul himself into the Australian Open third round with a drama-filled win over qualifier Enzo Couacaud on Thursday.
Wildcard Popyrin emotional after ending Fritz's Grand Slam
An emotional Alexei Popyrin said he always believed he could beat the best after the 113th-ranked local hope stunned eighth seed Taylor Fritz at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Erratic Bencic blusters through to third round at Australian Open
In-form Belinda Bencic's bid to become only the second Swiss woman to win the Australian Open stayed on track Thursday, but only after an erratic 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 win over American Claire Liu in the second round.
One dead, dozens hurt in stampede before Iraq Gulf Cup final
One person was killed and dozens injured Thursday when a stampede broke out outside a football stadium in Iraq hours before the Gulf Cup final, officials said.
Farrell omits Carbery from Ireland Six Nations squad
Joey Carbery, widely seen for a long time to be the natural successor to Johnny Sexton as Ireland's fly-half, was not included in the Six Nations squad unveiled by head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday.
'Long way back' for struggling Zverev after Australian Open exit
Struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev admitted Thursday he still had a long road to travel on his injury recovery after being dumped out of the Australian Open in the second round.
Struggling Zverev dumped out in Australian Open round two
Struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev was dumped out of the Australian Open on Thursday in another setback on his return from serious injury.
Garcia relieved to battle into Australian Open third round
World number four Caroline Garcia admitted she was relieved to see off tricky left-hander Leylah Fernandez in straight sets Thursday and take her place in the third round of the Australian Open.
Eighth seed Fritz out of Melbourne to tearful wildcard Popyrin
Eighth seed Taylor Fritz became the latest top name to tumble out of the Australian Open on Thursday, ousted in round two by wildcard local hope Alex Popyrin who was in tears at the end.
'Gave it my all': Ruud out as Australian Open loses another top seed
Second seed Casper Ruud refused to blame an abdominal injury on Thursday after being sent packing from the Australian Open by American Jenson Brooksby, a day after Rafael Nadal also went out.
Ruud beaten to boost Djokovic title charge at Australian Open
Casper Ruud on Thursday joined Rafael Nadal in making a stunning second-round exit from the Australian Open, in another boost to Novak Djokovic's bid for a 22nd Grand Slam title.
Nadal sidelined for six to eight weeks with injury
Spanish world number two Rafael Nadal said Thursday he will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a left hip flexor injury during his shock exit from the Australian Open.
Ruud beaten as Australian Open loses another top seed
Second seed Casper Ruud was sent packing in the Australian Open second round Thursday with defeat to hard-hitting American Jenson Brooksby, a day after Rafael Nadal also went out.
Ukraine tribute as qualifier downs Russia's Kudermetova at Australian Open
American qualifier Katie Volynets paid heartfelt tribute to her extended family in Ukraine after sending Russian world number nine Veronika Kudermetova spinning out of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Sublime Sabalenka serves up Open warning as she rolls past Shelby
Aryna Sabalenka showed why she is a serious contender for the Australian Open on Thursday by powering into the third round with her serving woes of 12 months ago firmly consigned to history.
'Are you looking at the clouds?' Chardy fumes at umpire
Fuming Frenchman Jeremy Chardy accused a chair umpire of making "the biggest mistake of the Australian Open" Thursday, asking her: "Are you looking at the birds? The clouds?".
'Chills' as qualifier downs ninth seed Kudermetova at Australian Open
American qualifier Katie Volynets said Thursday she had "chills" after sending world number nine Veronika Kudermetova tumbling out of the Australian Open to win consecutive Tour-level matches for the first time in her career.
Kitzbuehel ready for glitz and glamour, thrills and spills
The hallowed downhill race in Kitzbuehel sees winners proclaimed gods after mastering the most challenging run on the World Cup, but has also been witness to some horrific crashes that have illuminated the sport's dangers.
Man City top Premier League dominated Football Money League
Manchester City topped Deloitte's Football Money League for a second consecutive year as the Premier League accounted for more than half of the top 20 clubs for the first time.
Ten Hag defends Casemiro decision as Man Utd star misses Arsenal game
Erik ten Hag claimed he was right to start Casemiro in Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Wednesday even though the midfielder picked up a booking that rules him out of Sunday's showdown with Arsenal.
Furuhashi at the double as Celtic stay out in front
Kyogo Furuhashi maintained his hot streak with two more goals as champions Celtic kept an iron grip on top spot in the Scottish Premiership with a decisive 4-0 win at home to St Mirren on Wednesday.
Guardiola warns Man City over top four place
Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars they are far from certain to finish in the Premier League's top four this season.
Spurs boss Conte ponders football future after death of three friends
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said Wednesday the death of three close friends in a matter of months had left him questioning his future in football.
Olise's wonder-strike forces Man Utd to settle for Palace draw
Manchester United's winning run came to an end as Michael Olise's superb stoppage-time free-kick rescued a 1-1 draw for Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Rahm relishing test of the best at American Express
Jon Rahm is relishing the challenge of a strong field as he attempts to win his second title of the year at this week's PGA Tour American Express tournament.