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Fury ready to fight Usyk with 'blood everywhere' despite cut eye
Tyson Fury has insisted he will be ready to fight with "blood everywhere" when he faces Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed world heavyweight title bout, despite the British boxer's cut meaning the eagerly-anticipated contest has been postponed until May 18.
Non-stop Swiatek charging towards Paris Olympics
Energetic Iga Swiatek on Wednesday vowed to go all-out in the run-up to the Paris Olympics, with the world number one unwilling to moderate her packed WTA tournament schedule.
Liverpool boss Klopp promises to be 'careful' with Salah
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he would be "careful" should Mohamed Salah return to action against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday following the star striker's recent injury lay-off.
No. 4 Hovland says golf rankings devalued with no poins for LIV
World number four Viktor Hovland said on Wednesday that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) is devalued without points for top players competing in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League.
Women's rugby chief hails Yapp's Australia coach role ahead of World Cup
World Rugby's women's chief believes the appointment of Jo Yapp as head coach of the Wallaroos marks a major staging post for the female game ahead of a "generational" World Cup in England next year.
Off-track controversies create 'pivotal moment' for F1, says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said Formula One is facing a "pivotal moment" as it battles a series of off-track controversies early in the new season.
Verstappen defends father after criticism of Red Bull boss Horner
Max Verstappen did his best to calm Red Bull's troubled waters and defend his father Jos's integrity on Wednesday, saying "he is not a liar".
NBA champion Nuggets to play Celtics in Abu Dhabi exhibitions
Reigning NBA champion Denver and the Boston Celtics, this year's leading NBA regular-season club, will meet in pre-season games next October in Abu Dhabi, the league announced on Wednesday.
Liverpool star Salah returns for Sparta Prague tie after injury
Mohamed Salah has given Liverpool a major boost after the Egypt star travelled to Sparta Prague for Thursday's Europa League clash following his recent injury lay-off.
Kerr has Chelsea's 'full support', says coach Hayes
Chelsea women's boss Emma Hayes says the club have given their "full support" to Sam Kerr after the Australia striker pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
Russell says he would welcome challenge of Verstappen as team-mate
George Russell on Wednesday made clear he would welcome the challenge of having Max Verstappen as his Mercedes team-mate next year if the world champion left Red Bull to succeed Lewis Hamilton.
French teenager Tel extends Bayern contract to 2029
Bayern Munich were "delighted" that prodigious French teenager Mathys Tel had extended his contract by two years to 2029, the Bundesliga champions said in a statement on Wednesday.
Buitrago edges mountain battle to win stage four of Paris-Nice
Colombian Santiago Buitrago took the first mountain stage of Paris-Nice on Wednesday after an exhilarating finish in the Beaujolais wine-growing region that went down to the last kilometre.
Scotland centre Jones rejects 'tempting' French move
Scotland centre Huw Jones said Wednesday he had been "tempted" by a possible move to France before deciding to continue his club rugby career with Glasgow.
Wales drop North as Gatland rings changes for France in Six Nations
Wales have dropped George North and will field a new centre duo of Joe Roberts and Owen Watkin at home to France on Sunday when they go in search of a first win in this season's Six Nations.
British Open changes give no exemptions to LIV Golf
British Open officials have made no concessions to LIV Golf after announcing changes to exemption categories for the tournament on Wednesday.
Madrid's Bellingham banned for two matches after Valencia red card
Jude Bellingham has been suspended for Real Madrid's next two La Liga matches after he was sent off against Valencia last weekend, the Spanish football federation said Wednesday.
Spain prosecutors seek jail for Real Madrid coach Ancelotti over tax
Spanish prosecutors on Wednesday called for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to be jailed for four years and nine months, saying he had failed to declare earnings to the tax office.
English football team's jerseys weave anti-fascism with history
Two children in red, yellow and violet shirts ran along the perimeter of one of the oldest football pitches in London, cheering on their team.
Struggling Canterbury Crusaders sign Wales back McNicholl
Canterbury Crusaders have signed New Zealand-born back Johnny McNicholl from Welsh club Llanelli Scarlets as cover for the injured All Blacks star Will Jordan and British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny.
England high on Himalayas in cricket's most picturesque location
The "stunning" Himalayan cricket ground beneath snowcapped peaks for this week's fifth Test against India can help sweeten the disappointment for England that the series has already been lost.
Pressure on Galthie to refresh for Wales Six Nations trip
The aftermath of France's dour start to the Six Nations, including a humbling to Ireland and a draw with Italy, has continued to overshadow the build-up to Sunday's trip to Wales.
Rahm says golf rankings not a 'good system' after LIV pulls out
Masters champion John Rahm said Wednesday that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was not "a good system" after LIV Golf formally withdrew its application to join.
Japan's Inoue to face Nery for super-bantamweight world titles
Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue on Wednesday promised a "white-hot fight" as he announced a title defence against Mexico's Luis Nery at the Tokyo Dome on May 6.
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett suspended for three weeks
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Wellington Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend.
'Elegant' Bagnaia in third title quest on MotoGP's 75th anniversary
Francesco Bagnaia embarks on his quest for a third straight MotoGP crown in Qatar this weekend as motorcycling's fast and furious elite category celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Verstappen returns to face inquisition on his and Red Bull's future
Max Verstappen will return to Saudi Arabia and the scene of a rare defeat last season expecting to face an inquisition this week about his future and that of his Red Bull team.
Xabi Alonso: Rising star catches eye of Liverpool, Bayern
Xabi Alonso has taken Bayer Leverkusen to the brink of their first Bundesliga title, but the rising star of European coaching could soon be on the move to Liverpool or Bayern Munich.
Liverpool, Leverkusen aim to play up to favourites tag in Europa League
Liverpool and Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are the standout contenders to go all the way in this season's Europa League with both teams this week heading east for last-16 ties they will be expected to win comfortably.
PSG match-winner Mbappe has 'no problem' with coach Luis Enrique
Kylian Mbappe insisted he had "no problem" with Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique after scoring a brace in his side's win over Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Kane hopes Lazio win the 'turning point' in Bayern's season
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane hopes Tuesday's 3-0 win over Lazio, which secured progress to the Champions League last eight, will be a "turning point" in the club's season.
'Perfect day' as Kane double powers Bayern into Champions League last eight
Harry Kane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate.