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Jayasuriya stars again as Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to level Test series
Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya grabbed five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped Pakistan by 246 runs in the second Test to end the series 1-1 on Thursday.
Ex-All Blacks boss Hansen slams NZ Rugby for 'not doing their job'
Former All Blacks boss Sir Steve Hansen slammed New Zealand Rugby bosses on Thursday for "not doing their job" and failing to publicly back under-pressure coach Ian Foster.
King of the Hungaroring Hamilton targets ninth victory
Fresh from his and Mercedes' best result of the year in France last Sunday, Lewis Hamilton will hope to go one better and add to his record eight victories at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.
No Chopra but India hope to still pack a punch at Commonwealths
India's Commonwealth Games ambitions have been badly hit by the last-minute withdrawal of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra but they still have high hopes of gold in several sports including boxing and badminton.
Brummies and Baltis: welcome to Commonwealth Games host Birmingham
The Commonwealth Games get under way in the central English city of Birmingham on Thursday.
England boss Jones says would 'jump' at chance to coach in NRL
England rugby union coach Eddie Jones said he would "jump" at the chance to coach an Australian rugby league side, with the South Sydney Rabbitohs being his "dream team".
Commonwealth Games set for glitzy launch in Birmingham
More than 5,000 athletes are primed for action in the English city of Birmingham from Friday at a Commonwealth Games lacking several track and field stars but still boasting elite performers.
Javelin world champ Barber Covid positive ahead of Comm Games
Javelin world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber's bid to also win the Commonwealth title was dealt a blow Thursday, with the Australian testing positive for Covid-19, team officials said.
Gill, Chahal lead India to series defeat of West Indies
India underlined their strength in depth with a crushing 119-run victory over the West Indies on the Duckworth Lewis Stern method in the rain-effected third and final One-Day International at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.
Harden eyes championship after inking new Sixers deal
James Harden says the Philadelphia 76ers have the pieces in place to challenge for an NBA championship after signing a new deal to remain with the franchise on Wednesday.
Bairstow leads England to victory over South Africa in 1st T20
Jonny Bairstow's excellent season continued as he made 90 in England's 41-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20 international at Bristol on Wednesday.
Brazil great Zagallo hospitalized over respiratory infection
Iconic Brazilian football player and coach Mario Zagallo has been admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection, the clinic that admitted him said on Wednesday.
Prolific Popp sends Germany into Euro 2022 final against England
Germany will face England in Sunday's Euro 2022 final after Alexandra Popp struck twice to beat France 2-1 in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.
Bairstow and Moeen power England to 234-6 in 1st South Africa T20
Jonny Bairstow's excellent season continued as he cashed in on several dropped chances to make 90 out of England's commanding 234-6 against South Africa in the first Twenty20 international on Wednesday.
Cantlay: No plans 'at the moment' to make LIV move
World number four Patrick Cantlay on Wednesday denied he was planning a move to LIV Golf without entirely closing the door on a future move to the rebel circuit rocking the game.
LIV Golf expanding to 14 events in 2023: official
The breakaway LIV Golf series on Wednesday announced a 14-event league for 2023, with organisers aiming to expand their reach across the globe.
Luis Suarez signs short-term deal to rejoin boyhood club Nacional
Luis Suarez has signed a short-term contract to rejoin his boyhood club Nacional in Uruguay ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, the club's president said on Wednesday.
LIV Golf announces 14-event league for 2023
The breakaway LIV Golf series on Wednesday announced a 14-event league for 2023, with organisers aiming to expand their reach across the globe.
Luis Suarez signs short-term deal to rejoin Nacional
Luis Suarez has signed a short-term contract to rejoin his boyhood club Nacional in Uruguay ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, the club's president said on Wednesday.
Reusser wins women's Tour fourth stage, Vos retains lead
Swiss rider Marlen Reusser won the women's Tour de France fourth stage on Wednesday as Dutchwoman Marianne Vos retained the overall leader's yellow jersey in fifth place.
Pressure-free Pakistan can chase mammoth 508, says Yousuf
Pakistan batting coach Mohammad Yousuf said Wednesday he was confident his team could still play for victory against Sri Lanka in the second Test, despite needing an unprecedented 508-run chase to win.
Sri Lanka target early Pakistan wickets after De Silva ton
Sri Lankan century-maker Dhananjaya de Silva warned on Wednesday that they needed early Pakistan wickets on the final day of the second Test with bad weather looming.
Martinez completes transfer from Ajax to Man Utd in £56.7 million deal
Manchester United on Wednesday completed the signing of Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fee that could reach nearly £57 million.
Tour de France champion Vingegaard given hero's welcome in Copenhagen
Jonas Vingegaard made a triumphant return to Denmark on Wednesday following his victory at the Tour de France, as tens of thousands of people lined the streets to welcome him home.
De Silva ton sets Pakistan monumental chase in second Test
Dhananjaya de Silva struck a century as Sri Lanka handed Pakistan a mammoth victory target of 508 before bad weather hit the hosts' chances of wickets in the second Test on Wednesday.
British sprinter Asher-Smith out of Commonwealth Games with injury
Sprint star Dina Asher-Smith announced on Wednesday she had withdrawn from the England team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to a hamstring injury.
Bayern CEO Kahn says Ronaldo doesn't fit club's 'philosophy'
Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn said on Wednesday that making a move for Cristiano Ronaldo in the transfer market would not fit the club's "philosophy".
De Silva ton sets Pakistan monumental task in second Test
Dhananjaya de Silva hit a towering century as hosts Sri Lanka handed Pakistan a mammoth victory target of 508 in the second Test on Wednesday.
Titmus, McKeon lead power-packed Australia at Commonwealth Games
Olympic champions Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon return to the pool at the Commonwealth Games with a gold rush and world records on their minds, heading an Australia swimming squad boasting "insane depth".
Sri Lanka declare on 360-8, set Pakistan 508 to win second Test
Dhananjaya de Silva completed a century before Sri Lanka declared their second innings on 360-8 to hand Pakistan a mammoth victory target of 508 in the second Test on Wednesday.
Injured Indian javelin star Chopra 'hurt' at missing Games
India's Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra said that he was "hurt" at not being able to defend his Commonwealth Games title after pulling out with injury.
De Silva, Karunaratne stretch Sri Lanka lead over Pakistan
Dhananjaya de Silva and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, who batted through pain from a back injury, hit half-centuries to help Sri Lanka stretch their second-innings lead to 444 in the second Test on Wednesday.