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England cap revival year with Pakistan whitewash
The completion of England's 3-0 series success over Pakistan on Tuesday was the latest chapter in a remarkable revival, all the more extraordinary for the woeful run of red-ball results that preceded the 'Bazball' era.
Kipyokei loses Boston Marathon title as more Kenyans banned for doping
Last year's Boston Marathon winner Diana Chemtai Kipyokei has been disqualified from the race after becoming the latest Kenyan athlete to be sanctioned for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Tuesday.
World Cup winners begin victory parade among euphoric Argentines
Millions of ecstatic fans are expected to cheer on their heroes as Argentina's World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi began their open-top bus parade of the capital Buenos Aires on Tuesday following their sensational victory over France.
FIA bans 'political statements' from motor sports competitors
Motor sports' governing body, the FIA, has cracked down on competitors making "political, religious and personal statements or comments" in its updated rules for next season.
Euphoric Argentines ready to party with Messi, World Cup winners
Thousands of Argentines began massing in the capital from dawn on Tuesday preparing to shower their World Cup heroes led by Lionel Messi with adulation.
Champions Cup launch probe into Dublin relocation of Ulster's La Rochelle game
Champions Cup organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) said on Tuesday it has started an investigation after last weekend's game between Ulster and La Rochelle was moved to Lansdowne Road.
Macron intervened to ask French team to greet fans: federation
President Emmanuel Macron intervened to ask France's footballers to greet fans after their defeat in the World Cup final, leading to a brief public ceremony, the French football federation chief said Tuesday.
Barcelona to host opening stages of 2023 Vuelta a Espana
The Vuelta a Espana will get underway in Barcelona for the first time in 60 years in 2023 with the first two stages raced in the Catalan capital, organisers announced on Tuesday.
Undiluted joy for Bath as Scotland fly-half Russell signs up
Bath's signing of Scotland fly-half Finn Russell "is a credit to how far we have come as a club" said the English Premiership side's head of rugby Johann van Graan on Tuesday after announcing his arrival from Top 14 outfit Racing 92.
Azam still wants to captain Pakistan despite England whitewash
Babar Azam has no intention of giving up the Pakistan captaincy despite overseeing a first-ever 3-0 Test series whitewash at home, saying that leading the side was "a matter of honour".
Pakistan whitewash 'pretty special', says England skipper Stokes
England's 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan will take a while to sink in, skipper Ben Stokes said Tuesday, calling the result "pretty special".
Final farewells: Deaths in sport in 2022
Shane Warne, Bill Russell, Lester Piggott -- just three sports icons who passed away in 2022.
Who said what in sport in 2022
Best quotes from a year in sport that included a World Cup, a Winter Olympics, iconic retirements, emerging stars and controversies and disputes.
From Djokovic deportation to Messi magic: Top 10 sports stories of 2022
It started with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic deported from Australia and ended with Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup in Qatar.
Bugs, dogs and snubs: Six sports offbeat stories in 2022
After the hiatus of the Covid years, the world of sport leapt out of the traps in 2022 to make up for lost time.
England inflict first-ever 3-0 home Test whitewash on Pakistan
England beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final Test in Karachi Tuesday to sweep the series 3-0 and hand the Pakistanis their first home whitewash.
World Cup winners Argentina return ahead of welcome home party
Argentina's World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi returned home from Qatar in the early hours of Tuesday morning ahead of a welcome home party in the nation's capital.
Antetokounmpo's 42 points propel Bucks past Pelicans, Sixers edge Raptors
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to power the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-119 NBA victory Monday over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Off a desert highway, Israel Bedouins rejoice in horse racing
A stretch of dirt next to a desert highway in Israel's south may not immediately seem an ideal spot, but for years it has attracted Bedouins weekly to enjoy horse racing.
Antetokounmpo's 42 points propel Bucks past Pelicans
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to power the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-119 NBA victory Monday over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Semi-automated offside in Serie A from January, hunt for new ref chief
Semi-automated offside technology will be introduced to Serie A next month, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Monday as the country's refereeing association searches for a new president following a drugs scandal.
Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ends tumultuous France career after Qatar blow
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema called time on his tumultuous international career with France on Monday, a day after the defending champions World Cup final defeat to Argentina.
Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party
Argentines waited eagerly to welcome home their World Cup heroes on Monday as the capital prepared for a massive street party after the national team's remarkable shoot-out victory over France.
Kenyan 100m sprinter Otieno handed two-year doping ban
Sprinter Mark Otieno and two marathoners were on Monday banned from competing for up to three years, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said, adding to the long list of Kenyans sanctioned for breaching anti-doping rules.
England's new rugby boss Borthwick wants to revive Twickenham 'roar'
Steve Borthwick vowed to get Twickenham "roaring" after being appointed as the new head coach of the England rugby team on Monday with just nine months to revive their flagging fortunes until the 2023 World Cup.
Ballon D'or winner Benzema ends France career after Qatar blow
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced he was ending his international career on Monday, the day after France lost the World Cup final to Argentina.
New England boss wants to revive Twickenham 'roar'
Steve Borthwick vowed to get Twickenham "roaring" after being appointed as the new head coach of the England rugby team on Monday with just nine months to revive their flagging fortunes until the 2023 World Cup.
Ballon D'or winner Benzema ends France career
Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced he was ending his international career on Monday, the day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina.
France women's rugby coach steps down after eight months in job
Thomas Darracq has stepped down from his role as coach of France's women's team "for family reasons", the French rugby federation (FFR) said on Monday amid rumours of locker room friction.
World Cup leader Odermatt wins Alta Badia giant slalom
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt extended his alpine skiing World Cup lead after claiming victory in Monday's giant slalom at Alta Badia.
Ecstatic Argentina prepares to welcome World Cup winners
Lionel Messi and his teammates were due to arrive in Argentina to a hero's welcome on Monday as millions of their compatriots waited to catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.
England get their man as Borthwick tasked with reviving rugby fortunes
Steve Borthwick has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men's rugby team on a five-year contract, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.