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Jones leans on youth to revitalise stuttering Wallabies
Coach Eddie Jones on Thursday said the Wallabies are "remodelling" with young players, believing youthful vigour can halt a slump with just five weeks to go until the Rugby World Cup.
Captain urges under-fire USA to raise game in World Cup knockouts
United States captain Lindsey Horan has called on the holders to "raise the standard" heading into the Women's World Cup knockout phase but defended her team against criticism that followed their goalless draw with Portugal.
Joseph demands focus as Japan face Fiji in World Cup warm-up
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday urged his players to cut out "small mental lapses" when they face Fiji in their final home game before the Rugby World Cup.
Messi scores two more as Miami march past Orlando
Lionel Messi made it five goals in three appearances for Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round-of-32 on Wednesday.
France warned to 'pull their socks up' or pay World Cup price
France coach Herve Renard has warned his team they must keep their focus or it "can all come tumbling down" after being stunned by an early goal from Panama and leaking another two late on.
Weah off the mark as Juventus down Madrid
United States international Timothy Weah scored the first goal of his Juventus career as the Italian giants defeated Real Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season friendly in Florida on Wednesday.
All Blacks ring changes for second Wallabies Test
The All Blacks have made mass changes to their team to face Australia in Dunedin on Saturday, with just three players retained as starters from last week's resounding victory.
Murray beats Nakajima in ATP Washington opener
Andy Murray held firm in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory over Brandon Nakashima in the ATP hardcourt tournament in Washington on Wednesday, the British great's first match since an epic second-round exit at Wimbledon.
Australian cyclist Stannard suspended for doping, out of worlds
Australian road racer Rob Stannard has been suspended for an anti-doping violation and will miss the world cycling championships in Glasgow, it was revealed Thursday.
Swim king Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia's greatest Olympian
Double world champion swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui said Wednesday he wants to become Tunisia's greatest ever Olympian at the Paris Games next year.
McDermott appointed Wallabies captain for All Blacks clash
Scrum-half Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies for the first time in the second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in what coach Eddie Jones Thursday called "a new era" for Australian rugby.
Svitolina reaches Washington WTA quarter-finals with another win over Kasatkina
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina continued her dominance of Daria Kasatkina, taking her career record over the Russian to 8-0 with a 6-2, 6-2 victory Wednesday in the WTA hardcourt tournament in Washington.
Brazilian winger Lucas Moura returns to Sao Paulo
Brazilian winger Lucas Moura, formerly of Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, finalized a deal Wednesday to return to his boyhood team, Sao Paulo, the club said.
US hammer thrower Berry gets 16-month doping ban
United States hammer thrower Gwen Berry faces being ruled out of next year's Olympic Games after receiving a 16-month doping suspension, the United States Anti-Doping Agency said Wednesday.
Major winners Thomas, Scott, Lowry chase PGA playoffs berths at Wyndham
Former world number one Justin Thomas is just one of the former major champions making a last-ditch bid at the Wyndham Championship this week to turn around a disappointing season.
'Unique' Paddington wins fourth successive Group One
Irish super horse Paddington powered through the rain to win the Sussex Stakes at 'Glorious Goodwood' on Wednesday to record his fourth successive Group One success.
"You became THE goalkeeper" - tributes to Buffon as he retires
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45, sparking tributes from the world of football.
"You became THE goalkeeper" - tribues to Buffon as he retires
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45, sparking tributes from the world of football.
Man City agree deal for Josko Gvardiol: reports
Manchester City have agreed a fee of 90 million euros with RB Leipzig for Croatia international defender Josko Gvardiol, Sky and the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Grieving Kgatlana sends South Africa into Women's World Cup last 16
Captain Thembi Kgatlana, who scored the injury-time goal on Wednesday that took South Africa into the Women's World Cup last 16, revealed afterwards that three family members have died in recent weeks.
Olazabal joins roster of European vice-captains for Ryder Cup
Europe captain Luke Donald has named former skipper Jose Maria Olazabal as his fourth vice-captain for this year's Ryder Cup in Rome.
'That's all folks!' -- Italy legend Buffon hangs up his gloves
Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from football on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on a glorious career as one of the world's greatest ever goalkeepers.
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women's World Cup last 16
Jamaica dumped out Brazil and South Africa sent Italy home on Wednesday as the supposed minnows roared into the last 16 of an increasingly open Women's World Cup.
Panama's first World Cup goals prove bright future ahead, says coach
Panama coach Nacho Quintana said Wednesday their first-ever World Cup goals in a 6-3 defeat to France will be a springboard to growing the game in their home nation.
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Buffon retires
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45.
Marta says Brazil World Cup exit 'not even in my worst nightmares'
Marta said Brazil's Women's World Cup exit at the group stage Wednesday was "not even in my worst nightmares" as the legendary attacker bid a heartbreaking farewell to the tournament.
Diani hits hat-trick as France beat Panama 6-3 to make World Cup last 16
Kadidiatou Diani hit a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday in a 6-3 thriller against Panama.
Jamaica dump Brazil and Marta out of World Cup to reach last 16
Jamaica ensured there would be no fairytale ending to Marta's World Cup career as they strangled Brazil 0-0 to reach the last 16 on Wednesday and condemn the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995.
Morgan to captain Wales against England in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan will captain Wales in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against England while Leigh Halfpenny wins his 100th cap.
Rins replaces Morbidelli at Yamaha for 2024 MotoGP season
Spanish rider Alex Rins will partner 2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo at Yamaha next season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Russell to lead Scotland against France in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Finn Russell will captain Scotland in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against France -- less than 10 months after Gregor Townsend left the fly-half out of his initial squad for the autumn series.
'We can beat them': Sweden set up USA showdown at World Cup
Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson said his in-form side are "convinced" they can knock the United States out of the Women's World Cup after setting up a last-16 tie with the holders this weekend.