Featured
Last news
Aston Villa ruin Moyes' Everton return
David Moyes' return as Everton manager failed to muster a response from the toothless Toffees in a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.
Norman replaced as CEO of LIV Golf
Australian Greg Norman has been replaced as chief executive of LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league announced on Wednesday.
Galaxy sign Zanka from Anderlecht
MLS champions the Los Angeles Galaxy has signed Danish international defender Mathias Jorgensen from Anderlecht, the club said on Wednesday.
Police probe abuse of Havertz's wife after Arsenal star's woes
Police have launched an investigation into social media abuse aimed at Arsenal forward Kai Havertz's wife after his latest poor performance.
Van Dijk laughs off talk of Liverpool wobble after more dropped points
Virgil van Dijk has played down suggestions that Premier League leaders Liverpool are having a wobble after they drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest to stay six points clear at the summit.
Man City's Premier League title defence is over: Foden
Phil Foden admitted Manchester City's bid to win a fifth successive Premier League title is over after the troubled champions drew 2-2 at Brentford.
Social media star Maher says rugby union must do more to grow game
Social media sensation Ilona Maher has said rugby union needs to undergo a culture shift if the sport is to attract new fans.
South Africa's Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Tuesday ruled out of the Champions Trophy because of a back injury.
McIlroy and Rahm set for top-level meeting in Dubai
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will mount a battle of the No.1 players on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf Tour at the $9 million Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which begins Thursday.
Easterby sticks by Six Nations-winning veterans in first Irish squad
Simon Easterby stuck with the tried and tested in his first squad as interim coach of two-time defending Six Nations champions Ireland on Wednesday, naming just one uncapped player in a 36-man roster.
Scotland recall Jonny Gray for Six Nations
Jonny Gray was recalled to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations on Wednesday, almost two years since the second row's most recent Test appearance.
Germany's Thiaw to miss Juve and Champions League clashes with hamstring injury: AC Milan
Malick Thiaw will sit out AC Milan's match with Juventus and the Champions League game against Girona after the Serie A club said on Wednesday that he has a hamstring injury.
France name Jegou, Auradou in Six Nations squad
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed last month, were both named Wednesday in France's 42-man squad for the Six Nations.
Lategan back on top as Roma hands Ford first Dakar stage win in 10 years
South African Henk Lategan moved back atop the overall standings after the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally on Wednesday won by Spain's Ford driver Nani Roma.
'New blood is coming': Mensik dumps Ruud out of Australian Open
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik sent three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud tumbling out of the Australian Open on Wednesday and then warned: "New blood is coming."
Hammers boss Potter ready to make do and mend amid striker shortage
West Ham manager Graham Potter has said he is more than happy to work with the players he already has if the London club are unable to bolster their squad by recruiting a new striker during the January transfer window.
Zverev cruises into Australian Open third round
World number two Alexander Zverev kept his Australian Open title charge on track Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over Spain's Pedro Martinez.
Ancelotti demands Real Madrid response after Clasico drubbing
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday demanded a rapid reaction from his team after their capitulation against rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Serve better! Gauff outlines must-do for next Melbourne clash
Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but admitted she will need to serve better if she is to stay alive at the Australian Open.
Benn and Eubank Jr boxing bout set to finally take place in London in April
The long-awaited grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is set to finally take place in London in April after a delay of several years, it was announced Wednesday.
Teenager Mensik sends sixth seed Ruud crashing out of Australian Open
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud was sent tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round by fast-rising Czech teenager Jakub Mensik on Wednesday, the highest men's seed to fall.
Dyche says Everton exit came at 'the right time'
Sean Dyche said Wednesday he had left Everton at "the right time" after managing the club during "one of its toughest periods in its history".
Djokovic creates slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
Gauff overcomes wobble to roll into Australian Open last 32
Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but had to survive a second-set wobble in a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jodie Burrage at the Australian Open.
'Thrilled': Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to round three
Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he was "blessed" and "very thrilled" after surpassing Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played on his way into the Australian Open third round.
Alcaraz, Djokovic tip 'incredible' teenager Fonseca for the top
Carlos Alcaraz tipped giant-killing teenager Joao Fonseca to "really soon" be one of the best players in the world while Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he saw shades of his younger self in the Brazilian.
Wallabies great Hooper set for comeback aged 33 with Japan move
Ex-Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper is coming out of retirement to play for Japan's Toyota Verblitz after receiving a call from former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, he said Wednesday.
Djokovic makes slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic made a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round
Novak Djokovic dropped a set but regrouped to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday and in doing so surpass fellow great Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played.
Pakistan plot spin blitz as West Indies return after 19 years
Pakistan will look to formidable spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan to torment the visitors when the West Indies play their first Test series in the country in 19 years from Friday.
Alcaraz tips 'incredible' Fonseca to be among world's best 'soon'
Four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz hailed giant-killing teenager Joao Fonseca as "incredible" Wednesday and tipped him to become one of the best players in the world "really soon".
Stunned Zheng blames lack of warm-up for early Melbourne exit
Last year's beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen blamed the lack of a warm-up event and a serve clock violation for her shock Australian Open exit in straight sets to German veteran Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.