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Washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test
The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia's push for a series clean sweep over South Africa.
Tatum's triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs
The Boston Celtics broke out of their funk on Thursday as Jayson Tatum's 29-point triple-double propelled them to a 124-95 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
Sabalenka, Nishioka power into Adelaide semi-finals
World number five Aryna Sabalenka held off Marketa Vondrousova to book her place in the Adelaide International semi-finals on Friday in a boost to her Australian Open preparations.
Pegula stuns tearful Swiatek to give US lead in United Cup semis
Iga Swiatek was left in tears after Jessica Pegula stunned the world number one on Friday to give the United States a 1-0 lead over Poland in the semi-finals of the inaugural United Cup.
Rain prevents play up to lunch on day three of Sydney Test
Rain washed out the entire morning session on the third day of the final Sydney Test Friday, with Usman Khawaja stranded short of his double-century against South Africa.
James, Durant lead early NBA All-Star voting
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, closing in on the top spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list, leads the fan voting for the league's All-Star Game in the first returns announced Thursday.
No timescale on Sancho return, says Man Utd boss Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag says he cannot rush the return of Jadon Sancho, admitting there is no timescale on when the winger will return to action for Manchester United.
Man City beat Chelsea to close gap at top of Premier League
Defending champions Manchester City beat injury-hit Chelsea 1-0 on Thursday to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to just five points.
Messi rested for PSG cup tie after World Cup return
Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi will not travel with Paris Saint-Germain for their French Cup tie with minnows Chateauroux on Friday.
Bayern Munich sign Netherlands international Daley Blind
Bayern Munich have signed Netherlands midfielder Daley Blind, the club announced on Thursday evening.
NFL's Hamlin shows 'remarkable improvement' after cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has shown "remarkable improvement" and is awake and communicating, three days after suffering cardiac arrest during an NFL game, the team and doctors said Thursday.
Colombian stadium first in Latin America renamed after Pele
Colombia is the first Latin American country to meet FIFA president Gianni Infantino's request to name a stadium after Pele.
Lazio's 'Curva Nord' closed after racist abuse of Umtiti, Banda
Lazio's "Curva Nord" terrace will be closed for one match after racist chants at a midweek away game left France international Samuel Umtiti in tears, Italian football authorities said Thursday.
Record-setting Shanaka helps Sri Lanka level T20 series against India
Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a record half-century and two wickets in Sri Lanka's series-levelling 16-run win in the second Twenty20 international on Thursday.
French winter sport events cancelled over 'lack of snow'
Several winter sport events in France have been cancelled, postponed or moved because abnormally warm temperatures have stripped mountain slopes of their snow covering, organisers have said.
Andretti teams with Cadillac in F1 bid
America's Andretti Global is revving up its bid to join Formula One, announcing a partnership on Thursday with General Motors to provide Cadillac engines for the proposed team.
Amid Chelsea interest, Benfica condemn 'disrespectful' Fernandez approach
Benfica coach Roger Schmidt said the club have no intention of selling Argentine World Cup star Enzo Fernandez for less than his buy-out clause amid reported interest from Chelsea.
Lampard warns Everton fans of tough journey ahead
Under-fire Everton manager Frank Lampard says he is not seeking reassurances over his job security but warned the fans they face a "tough journey" in the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Shanaka powers Sri Lanka to 206-6 in India T20
Skipper Dasun Shanaka smashed an unbeaten 56 off 22 balls to fire Sri Lanka to 206-6 against India in the second Twenty20 international on Thursday.
Chelsea sign French international defender Badiashile
Chelsea signed France international defender Benoit Badiashile from Ligue 1 side Monaco on Thursday for a fee believed to be just under 40 million euros ($42 million).
Ronaldo's Saudi debut on hold over player quota: club sources
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players, club sources told AFP on Thursday.
Disaster for Pakistan chasing New Zealand's 319-run target
Pakistan started disastrously by losing two wickets without scoring Thursday after New Zealand set them a bold target of 319 to win the second Test in Karachi.
Disaster for Pakistan as they chase New Zealand's 319-run target
Pakistan started disastrously by losing two wickets without scoring Thursday after New Zealand set them a bold target of 319 to win the second Test in Karachi.
Al-Attiyah tightens grip on Dakar lead but Sanders suffers
Defending car champion Nasser Al-Attiyah extended his overall lead in this year's Dakar Rally by winning Thursday's fifth stage in his Toyota.
Ronaldo's Saudi debut on hold over player quota: sources
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players, club sources told AFP on Thursday.
Tearful Raducanu suffers injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu exited an Auckland warm-up tournament injured and in tears on Thursday, just over 10 days before the Australian Open starts.
Double Olympic ski champion 'Gold Rosi' Mittermaier dies
Germany's two-time Olympic gold medal-winning skier Rosi Mittermaier known as 'Gold Rosi' has died at the age of 72, her family confirmed on Thursday.
Kane will break all goalscoring records, says Conte
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will have beaten every goalscoring record by the time he retires, according to the club's manager Antonio Conte.
Pakistan hold New Zealand to 151-4 with key wickets in second Test
Pakistan grabbed three key wickets to restrict New Zealand to 151-4 at tea Thursday, as both teams wrestle for a series-clinching win in the second Test in Karachi.
Khawaja on cusp of double ton as Australia punish South Africa
An imperious Usman Khawaja was on the verge of a double century when rain interrupted Australia's run plunder against South Africa in the third Test on Thursday in Sydney.
Djokovic praises Kyrgios for support in tough times
Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he wants to play a practice match against Nick Kyrgios ahead of the Australian Open, the latest improvement in what was once an icy relationship.
Djokovic resigned to missing more US tournaments over vaccination status
Novak Djokovic said "it is what it is" Thursday as he faced the prospect of missing more tournaments in the United States over his refusal to have a coronavirus shot.