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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.
Virat Kohli, India's cricket icon with magic touch
Virat Kohli on Wednesday struck his 50th one-day international century, taking him past Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record, but he will remain wary of any comparisons with his fellow cricket icon.
Record breaker Kohli and Iyer take India to 397-4 in New Zealand semi-final
Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Shreyas Iyer made a blistering century of his own as India piled up a commanding 397-4 against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
Slain Kenyan athlete Tirop's accused husband freed on bail
The husband of slain Kenyan distance running star Agnes Tirop was freed on bail on Wednesday after two years in custody over her killing.
Man Utd CEO Arnold to leave the club
Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is stepping down from his role, the club announced on Wednesday, as British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe edges closer to becoming a minority stakeholder.
Ex-England captain Flintoff takes coaching role in Hundred
Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has been appointed as head coach of the Northern Superchargers men's team in The Hundred, nearly a year after a serious car accident.
Kohli scores record 50th one-day international hundred
India's Virat Kohli scored a record 50th one-day international hundred when he reached three figures in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Union Berlin coach Urs Fischer leaves in 'joint decision'
Union Berlin, currently bottom of the Bundesliga and without a point since the end of August, have parted company with coach Urs Fischer, the club said on Wednesday.