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Arsenal resist Chelsea rally to reach women's Champions League semis
Defending champions Arsenal withstood a late Chelsea onslaught to book their place in the women's Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.
Defending champ Pegula wins WTA Charleston opener
Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula labored more than three hours to reach the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston Open on Wednesday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Yulia Putintseva.
Benfica winger Prestianni denies 'ugly' racism claims
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni claimed on Wednesday that he had been punished "without evidence" following accusations that he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
Tuchel casts doubt on Foden's World Cup chances
Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions.
Slot hoping Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy
Arne Slot is hoping Mohamed Salah's farewell can inspire a strong end to Liverpool's season as he declared the Egyptian a living "legend" at the club.
Bayern reach women's Champions League semis after late show sinks United
Bayern Munich turned the match with a quick-fire late double to beat Manchester United 2-1 at home on Wednesday and reach the women's Champions League semi-finals, winning 5-3 on aggregate.
Delhi make winning start to IPL as Rizvi downs LSG
Delhi Capitals recovered from a top-order collapse as Sameer Rizvi hit an unbeaten half-century to help secure a six-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Wednesday.
Final ticket sales phase begins for FIFA World Cup
The fourth and final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup in North America began on Wednesday, FIFA announced.
'Tarnished' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the prime minister said "tarnish" the country.
World Cup winner Goetze extends contract at Frankfurt
Mario Goetze, who scored Germany's winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina, has extended his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt by two years until 2028, the club announced on Wednesday.
Chelsea announce record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million
Chelsea made a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million ($349.3 million) for the year ending June 30, 2025, the club said on Wednesday as it was revealed they had spent more on agents' fees than any other English club this season.
Late charging Ganna denies Van Aert at Across Flanders
Filippo Ganna won the one-day semi-classic Across Flanders race on Wednesday as local favourite Wout Van Aert was agonisingly caught just 100 metres from the finish after a brave solo breakaway.
The 'million dollar' Senna helmet bought at Japan GP
When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he values at a million dollars was for sale in Japan, he jumped on a plane to acquire the piece of sporting history that the legendary Brazilian driver had with him during his fatal final Formula One Grand Prix.
Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes
Fast-bowling great James Anderson believes England can still regain the Ashes on home soil next year despite a dire series loss in Australia.
Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster
Italy's Sport Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday the head of the country's football federation should step down after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Wallaby Skelton has 'season cut short' by Achilles injury
Australia lock Will Skelton said on Wednesday his season was over after suffering an Achilles injury playing for French Top 14 club La Rochelle on the weekend.
'Indescribable': Bosnia jubilant after securing World Cup return
Bosnian football fans partied in towns and cities around the country until early dawn on Wednesday, after the Balkan nation defeated Italy in a nail-biting match to qualify for just their second World Cup.
Guehi tells England to 'stick together' after World Cup warm-up loss to Japan
Marc Guehi said England needed to "stick together" after Tuesday's World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan.
Generation of Italians reeling from World Cup 'apocalypse'
A generation of Italian children are yet to see their national team take part in a World Cup as the beleaguered Azzurri delivered another qualification disaster which was met with horror by fans and media.
Australian journeyman emerges as India's unlikely football saviour
A journeyman Australian has emerged as an unlikely saviour of Indian football after the 32-year-old took just four minutes to score on his debut for the country and made a small piece of history.
Spanish police open probe into anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
Police in Spain said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona.
Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup
Italians will once again be forced to watch a World Cup from the sidelines after another play-off disaster highlighted just how far one of the great footballing nations has fallen.
Fiji part with coach Byrne 18 months before Rugby World Cup
Fiji are looking for a new coach just 18 months before the Rugby World Cup after parting ways "by mutual agreement" with Mick Byrne on Wednesday.
Iraq plot 'shock' as famous win seals World Cup return after 40 years
Coach Graham Arnold challenged his team to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico on Tuesday.
Doncic returns with 42 as Lakers down Cavs
Luka Doncic returned from suspension to score 42 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113 to extend their impressive form with a fourth straight victory on Tuesday.
Historic England win shows confident Japan can go far at World Cup
Coach Hajime Moriyasu cautioned it was only a friendly, but Japan's slice of history with a statement 1-0 win over England at Wembley shows they could go deep at the World Cup.
Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim final World Cup place
Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the finals in 40 years.
Son under scrutiny ahead of World Cup after South Korea friendly woes
Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal and with his own form under scrutiny ahead of the World Cup.
DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
Konstas, Maxwell axed as Cricket Australia unveil contract list
Young opening batsman Sam Konstas and veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell were axed Wednesday as Cricket Australia announced a list of 21 nationally contracted players for the 2026-27 season.
Brazil down Croatia 3-1 in World Cup warm-up
Brazil bounced back from last week's friendly defeat to France to score a 3-1 victory over Croatia in their World Cup warm-up game in Orlando on Tuesday.
Spanish FA condemns anti-Muslim chants that marred Egypt friendly
Spain's football federation and coach Luis de la Fuente condemned anti-Muslim chants that marred the 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly.