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Son on target as Klinsmann's South Korea thump Singapore
Son Heung-min scored a beauty from outside the box as Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea thumped Singapore 5-0 on Thursday to launch their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style.
Moriyasu demands even more goals after Japan thrash Myanmar
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu demanded even more from his team after they thrashed Myanmar 5-0 on Thursday to get their bid to reach an eighth straight World Cup off to an emphatic start.
Ueda scores hat-trick as Japan thrash Myanmar to start World Cup bid
Ayase Ueda scored a hat-trick as Japan got their bid to reach an eighth straight World Cup off to an emphatic start with a 5-0 win over Myanmar on Thursday.
Maclaren hits hat-trick as Australia hammer Bangladesh in World Cup qualifier
Substitute Jamie Maclaren hit a second-half hat-trick as Australia crushed Bangladesh 7-0 to kick off Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a bang on Thursday.
Rain rescues slumping South Africa in World Cup semi-final
Australia fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets each to rip through South Africa's top order in the second World Cup semi-final on Thursday before rain came to the Proteas' rescue.
Australia on top as South Africa slump to 24-4
Australia fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets each to rip through South Africa's top order in the second World Cup semi-final on Thursday.
Kyrgios takes inspiration from Zverev for injury comeback
Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios said he is doing everything he can to get back on court and is taking inspiration from Alexander Zverev in his recovery from serious injury.
Verstappen slams Las Vegas GP as '99 percent show'
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has blasted this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix as "99 percent show" and says he isn't looking forward to the race.
Jamaica sprint queen Thompson-Herah splits with coach
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah has split with her coach, eight months before she attempts to defend her sprint titles at the 2024 Paris Games, her agent said Wednesday.
Ex-Wallabies skipper Hooper moves to Sevens, targets Olympics
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper on Thursday confirmed a switch to Rugby Sevens from the 15-man format, with playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics a huge "carrot" in his decision.
USA eye Copa America berth, Nations League defense against Trinidad
United States coach Gregg Berhalter has warned his players not to forget the team's 2017 World Cup loss to Trinidad & Tobago as they face the Caribbean minnows in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals.
Medvedev books place in ATP Finals semis, Alcaraz back on track
Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running.
Israel make Swiss wait for Euro 2024 qualification
Switzerland were made to wait to secure qualification for next year's European Championship as Shon Weissman's 88th-minute strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for Israel in Felcsut on Wednesday.
Wissa scores in DR Congo World Cup victory
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa scored for the Democratic Republic of Congo in a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Mauritania on Wednesday.
Jets coach says if Rodgers wants to play this season, he'll play
New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said the team would welcome the return of Aaron Rodgers this season if doctors agree the 39-year-old superstar quarterback has recovered from the ruptured Achilles he suffered in his first game of the NFL season.
Kohli 'hunger' inspires India's Gill
India opener Shubman Gill said he had been inspired by the "hunger" of Virat Kohli after the two batsmen starred in the 70-run World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand on Wednesday.
Knee injury could sideline Springbok Mbonambi for six months
Bongi Mbonambi, a 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok, could be sidelined for six months due to a knee injury, Sharks coach John Plumtree said on Wednesday.
Kohli 'the best and getting better', warns Williamson
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hailed record-breaking Virat Kohli as "the best" batsman in the world and warned India's rivals that the superstar is "getting better."
'Clown behavior' - Gobert slams Warriors' Green after in-game headlock
Rudy Gobert called out the "clown behavior" of Draymond Green and called on the NBA to "do what needs to be done" after the Golden State Warriors star seized him in a headlock on Tuesday.
Top-ranked Vu aims to close out 2023 in style at LPGA Tour Championship
World number one Lilia Vu and Celine Boutier take their battle for LPGA Player of the Year honors down to the wire this week at the season-ending Tour Championship in Naples, Florida.
French army to pitch tents in Paris for Olympics: military
Thousands of members of the French armed forces will set up a vast tented camp in Paris next summer to stay while they help ensure security for the Olympic Games, the French military said.
Kohli and Shami star as India reach World Cup final
Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred before Mohammed Shami took a sensational seven wicket-haul as India sealed a place in the World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Alcaraz eyes ATP Finals semis after cruising past troubled Rublev
Carlos Alcaraz feels like he is coming back to his best form after strolling to Wednesday's 7-5, 6-2 win over an emotionally fraught Andrey Rublev and keeping alive his hopes of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals.
World Cup debacle sees Azam quit in major Pakistan shake-up
Pakistan cricket underwent a major shake-up on Wednesday in the aftermath of the team's World Cup flop as Babar Azam quit as skipper with Shan Masood becoming Test captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi taking the reins of the white-ball side while coaches were downgraded.
Beckham says youthful England can win Euro 2024
David Beckham says England's young stars have a "real opportunity" to end the nation's decades-long wait for a major trophy at next year's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.
McIlroy aims to 'focus' on the golf at DP World Tour Championship
After dropping a bombshell this week that he was resigning as the player director of the PGA Tour’s policy board, Rory McIlroy will aim to win a third DP World Tour Championship, which starts at the Earth course of Jumeirah Golf Estates from Thursday.
Scotland still have 'work to do' after defeats, says Clarke
Steve Clarke says his Scotland team still have "work to do" as they focus on finishing their Euro 2024 qualification campaign on a high following three straight defeats.
France captain Dupont to miss Six Nations for Olympics preparation
France captain Antoine Dupont will sit out this season's Six Nations to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris less than a year after the disappointment of an early World Cup exit, the French rugby federation (FFR) told AFP on Wednesday.
Ton-up for Mitchell but New Zealand lose Williamson in semi-final chase
Daryl Mitchell completed a fine hundred only to see two wickets fall quickly at the other end as New Zealand's quest for a record-breaking World Cup semi-final win over India suffered a major setback.
Alcaraz beats troubled Rublev to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his hopes of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals with Wednesday's 7-5, 6-2 win over an emotionally fraught Andrey Rublev.
Virat Kohli: Six highs and lows
India's cricketing superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday reached a landmark 50 ODI centuries to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain after World Cup flop
Babar Azam said Wednesday he was resigning as Pakistan captain in all three formats following the team's Cricket World Cup flop but will continue playing for the national team.