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MotoGP veteran Dovizioso to retire early
Andrea Dovizioso, three-times runner-up in the MotoGP world championship, announced on Thursday his plan to retire next month after the San Marino Grand Prix.
Thompson-Herah, Wightman sprinkle Commonwealth stardust
Double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah and men's 1500 metres world champion Jake Wightman both sailed through their heats at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
Chelsea secure signing of Aston Villa starlet Chukwuemeka
Chelsea have pounced on a contract stand off between Aston Villa and Carney Chukwuemeka to sign the England under-19 star for a reported fee of £20 million ($24 million).
Haaland embracing life out his 'comfort zone' in Premier League
Erling Haaland has warned the contenders to Manchester City's title that he will only improve in the competitive environment of English football as the Norwegian prepares for his Premier League debut away to West Ham on Sunday.
Struggling New Zealand ring the changes for South Africa Test
Under-fire New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made nine changes to the matchday 23 beaten by Ireland last month for a Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Mbombela on Saturday.
Medvedev makes triumphant return in Mexico with landmark 250th win
World number one Daniil Medvedev, playing his first match in six weeks, beat Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday at the ATP hard court tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Badosa, Jabeur reach San Jose WTA quarter-finals
Second-seeded Paula Badosa survived a scare on the way to a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7/5) victory over US qualifier Elizabeth Mandlik on Wednesday in the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California.
Haaland's debut headlines opening weekend of Premier League season
Arsenal's trip to Crystal Palace lifts the curtain on the new Premier League season on Friday, with Erling Haaland's debut in the English top flight the highlight of the weekend as champions Manchester City travel to West Ham.
Tuvalu's beach volleyball team threatened by sands of time
'Tu, tu, Tuvalu' echoed around the beach volleyball stadium at the Commonwealth Games as spectators shouted their support for the team from the tiny Pacific island nation on the frontline of climate change.
Five newcomers to look out for in Ligue 1
The 2022/23 Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend with Paris Saint-Germain overwhelming favourites to win what would be a record 11th French title following Kylian Mbappe's decision to snub Real Madrid and remain with the Qatar-owned club.
Quartararo heads into Silverstone battling penalty and history
MotoGP returns from its mid-summer break with championship leader Fabio Quartararo aiming to resume his own winning streak while ending the long run of different victors at Silverstone.
Mbappe effect keeps PSG out of reach as Ligue 1 attracts foreign investors
Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain was hailed as a boon for French football but it surely rules out any slim chance of a title race as the new Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend.
Australian boxing great Johnny Famechon dies aged 77
French-born Australian boxing legend Johnny Famechon, who became world featherweight champion during a short but stunning career, has died aged 77, officials said Thursday.
Aussie upsets Pegula as Halep, Hurkacz fall at Washington
Australia's Daria Saville upset top-seeded defending champion Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open, where Hubert Hurkacz and Simona Halep also exited.
Thompson-Herah wins Commonwealth 100m as Titmus stars in pool
Olympic 100m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah cruised to Commonwealth gold on Wednesday as Australia's Ariarne Titmus completed a stunning individual freestyle treble on the last night of swimming action.
Olympic champ Thompson-Herah wins 100m Commonwealth gold
Jamaican sprint star Elaine Thompson-Herah eased the pain of a disappointing world championships by sprinting to 100m victory at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday as Katarina Johnson-Thompson ended her heptathlon drought.
Hendricks sets up South Africa win in Ireland T20 opener
Reeza Hendricks hit his fourth successive Twenty20 fifty as South Africa defeated Ireland by 21 runs in their series opener at Bristol on Wednesday.
Australia's Titmus clinches freestyle treble at Commonwealths
Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus completed a stunning freestyle treble at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday as England's Ben Proud won his third successive 50m freestyle crown.
LIV Golf players file anti-trust lawsuit against PGA Tour
Eleven LIV Golf players, including Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau, filed an anti-trust lawsuit on Wednesday against the US PGA Tour, some seeking a restraining order to compete in next week's playoffs.
Hendricks leads South Africa to 211-5 in 1st Ireland T20
Reeza Hendricks hit his fourth successive Twenty20 fifty as South Africa posted a commanding total of 211-5 in their series opener against Ireland in Bristol on Wednesday.
Leicester keeper Schmeichel to join Nice
Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is to join Ligue 1 side Nice from Leicester City, having been a mainstay of the most successful period in the Premier League club's history.
South Korea's Ko aims for return to form at women's British Open
Ko Jin-young hopes to rediscover the form that catapulted her to the head of the world rankings in the Women's British Open at the historic setting of Muirfield in Scotland.
England's Euro 2022 winners urge next PM to support girls' football
England's Euro 2022 winning footballers on Wednesday urged the two candidates vying to become the UK's next prime minister to ensure that all girls have access to the sport at school.
Albon to stay with Williams with dig at Piastri
Thai driver Alex Albon confirmed Wednesday he has agreed to continue with Williams in 2023 amid the fallout over fellow Formula One hopeful Oscar Piastri's denial he will be racing for Alpine.
Chelsea's Koulibaly says no one can stop him representing Senegal
New Chelsea signing Kalidou Koulibaly has insisted he will never let anyone stop him playing football for Senegal.
UEFA to use 'semi-automated' offside system in Champions League
UEFA announced Wednesday that "semi-automated offside technology" will be used from the group stage of this season's Champions League as well as in next week's Super Cup.
Johnson-Thompson on track to end title drought, Kenyan woe at Commonwealth Games
Katarina Johnson-Thompson is within sight of her first heptathlon title since being crowned world champion in 2019 going into Wednesday's evening session at the Commonwealth Games.
Ronaldo's early exit from Man Utd game 'unacceptable': Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag said it was "unacceptable" for Cristiano Ronaldo and other Manchester United players to leave Old Trafford before the end of Sunday's friendly against Rayo Vallecano.
Australia's Titmus eyes golden finish to Commonwealth swim meet
World record holder Ariarne Titmus qualified comfortably for the women's 400m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday as Australia seek to end the swimming competition in style.
Premier League clubs to stop taking knee before every match
English Premier League football players will no longer take the knee before every match in the upcoming season, confining the anti-racism gesture to selected games, a statement said Wednesday.
Legendary MLB Dodgers broadcaster Scully dead at 94
Legendary Major League Baseball broadcaster Vin Scully, "voice" of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years, died Tuesday at age 94, the club announced.
Osaka makes triumphant return, will face Gauff in San Jose
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a triumphant return from a two-month layoff by defeating Chinese teen Zheng Qinwen on Tuesday at the WTA San Jose hardcourt tournament.