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Leipzig down Frankfurt to reach German Cup quarters, Cologne strike late
Lois Openda scored a brace as RB Leipzig roared back into form with a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Cologne found a winner in the 121st minute to advance.
Mbappe admits penalty miss 'big mistake' as Bilbao beat Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe said he will take full responsibility for a "big mistake" after the striker missed another penalty in champions Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.
'Sad, disappointed' Mbappe pays penalty as Bilbao beat Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappe was "sad" after missing another penalty as champions Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.
Liverpool held in Newcastle thriller, Arsenal inflict Amorim's first defeat
Liverpool's Premier League lead was cut to seven points by Arsenal and Chelsea after the Reds conceded a 90th-minute equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle on Wednesday.
Shiffrin confirms she'll miss Beaver Creek World Cup races
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin said Wednesday that she's "starting to feel a little bit more human" after suffering a puncture wound in a giant slalom crash but confirmed she won't race at Beaver Creek, Colorado, this month.
Corner kings Arsenal beat Man Utd to close gap on Liverpool
Arsenal worked their set-piece magic to beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday, ending Ruben Amorim's unbeaten start to life in the Old Trafford hotseat and closing the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Mbappe pays penalty as Bilbao beat Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe missed another penalty as champions Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.
NFL Jaguars place Lawrence on injured reserve with concussion
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was placed on the NFL's injured reserve list on Wednesday with a concussion suffered in a loss to Houston last Sunday, the team announced.
Openda hits brace as Leipzig beat Frankfurt in German Cup last 16
Lois Openda scored a brace as RB Leipzig roared back into form with a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup last 16 on Wednesday.
Schar punishes Kelleher blunder as Newcastle hold Liverpool in thriller
Liverpool's seven-game winning run came to a dramatic end as Fabian Schar's last-gasp equaliser forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle on Wednesday.
De Bruyne masterclass helps Man City end seven-game winless streak
Manchester City snapped a seven-game winless streak as Kevin De Bruyne played a starring role in a 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
NBA Suns lose Durant for at least a week with ankle injury
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has suffered a sprained left ankle and will miss the next week of the NBA season before being reevaluated, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
Johnson's Grand Slam 'no threat', says World Athletics boss Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe insisted Wednesday that he wanted Michael Johnson's four-meet Grand Slam Track series to be a success that adds lustre to the sport.
LPGA, USGA new policy requires female at birth or pre-puberty change
The LPGA and US Golf Association (USGA) announced updated gender policies on Wednesday requiring players be born female or transition before reaching male puberty for women's tournaments.
Pidcock to leave INEOS Grenadiers at end of season
Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock will leave INEOS Grenadiers at the end of the season, the British cycling team announced on Wednesday.
DAZN awarded global TV rights for Club World Cup
British streaming service DAZN has been awarded the exclusive global rights to broadcast next year's expanded 32-team Club World Cup in the United States, FIFA announced Wednesday.
World chess champ Ding, teen challenger tied past halfway mark
Defending world chess champion Ding Liren and teenage challenger Gukesh Dommaraju played to a fifth consecutive draw Wednesday, with neither player taking the lead after eight games.
Palace's Guehi to face no formal action over 'Jesus' message on rainbow armband
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will reportedly face no formal action from the Football Association (FA) despite adding a Christian message to his rainbow armband in defiance of a warning over the display of religious messages.
Inconsistent Spurs 'progressing in all aspects': Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou said Wednesday that his Tottenham team are "progressing in all aspects of our game" despite a wildly inconsistent Premier League campaign so far.
Evenepoel says 'long journey' ahead after postal van collision
Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel says he faces "a long journey" after breaking a hand, ribs and shoulder blade in a collision with the door of a postal van during a training ride.
Dutch F1 Grand Prix to end in 2026: organisers
The home Grand Prix of Formula One's Dutch World Champion Max Verstappen will come to an end in 2026, organisers said on Wednesday.
Pakistan recall Babar Azam for South Africa tour, Sajid Khan out
Pakistan recalled former skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday for the away Test series and white-ball matches against South Africa starting next week, but there was no place for spinner Sajid Khan.
Japan's Premier League pioneer Inamoto retires aged 45
Junichi Inamoto announced his retirement aged 45 on Wednesday, ending a career that saw the midfielder become the first Japanese player to appear in the Premier League.
FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats
The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.
Stokes fit as England name unchanged team for 2nd New Zealand Test
Captain Ben Stokes was named Wednesday in England's team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, allaying concerns over his fitness.
Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray.
Van Nistelrooy off to winning start at Leicester, Palace beat Ipswich
Ruud van Nistelrooy savoured his first match in charge of Leicester with a 3-1 Premier League win over West Ham, while Crystal Palace edged Ipswich 1-0 on Tuesday.
Norway, Sweden win big to reach Women's Euro 2025
Former champions Norway and Sweden qualified for the Women's Euro 2025 tournament thanks to convincing play-off wins on Tuesday.
Leverkusen eliminate Bayern from German Cup after Neuer sees first red
Bayern Munich have been eliminated from the German Cup by holders Bayer Leverkusen, who won 1-0 thanks to a second-half Nathan Tella goal, after Manuel Neuer saw the first red card of his 866-game career.
Bayern's Neuer sent off for first time in 866-game career
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time in his 866-match career on Tuesday, seeing a straight red for a last-man foul on Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong.
Barca hit five as they return to winning ways at Mallorca
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal inspired Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings as they beat Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday.
Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand, shoulder in postal van collision
Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel broke a hand, ribs and shoulder blade when he collided with the open door of a postal van in Brussels during an off-season training ride on Tuesday.