Featured
Last news
World number one Swiatek into first US Open semi-final
World number one Iga Swiatek reached her first US Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) win over Jessica Pegula of the United States.
'Confidence' about Rugby World Cup despite Champions League fiasco
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin says he is "confident" about fan safety with one year to go to the Rugby World Cup in France despite the security issues surrounding May's Champions League final held in Paris.
Tiafoe relishing role model status at US Open
Frances Tiafoe says he hopes to inspire a new generation of Black tennis players after moving to within two wins of becoming the first African-American in 54 years to win the US Open.
Liverpool's early-season flaws exposed by rampant Napoli
Liverpool came close to being crowned kings of Europe for a seventh time last season but Jurgen Klopp is looking for a reboot after his side were savagely swept aside by Napoli on Wednesday.
Japan coach vows to tone down flair for Rugby World Cup 'challenge'
Japan thrilled fans with their swashbuckling style at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but head coach Jamie Joseph believes it would be "pointless" to play the same way at next year's tournament.
'Truly special' Tiafoe dumps cookies for slice of US Open cake
Frances Tiafoe was described as "truly special" by his coach on Wednesday for dumping his appetite for cookies and candy in exchange for a place in the US Open semi-finals.
Liverpool trounced by Napoli as Lewandowski hits Barcelona hat-trick
Last season's beaten finalists Liverpool got their Champions League campaign off to a disastrous start in a 4-1 defeat away to Napoli on Wednesday, while Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick in a big win for Barcelona.
Battered Liverpool have to 'reinvent' themselves, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said the Reds must "reinvent" themselves after a poor start to the season was compounded by a 4-1 defeat to Napoli in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Griezmann's 101st-minute goal lifts Atletico past Porto
Antoine Griezmann scored in the 11th minute of injury time as Atletico Madrid defeated FC Porto 2-1 on Wednesday after a dramatic finish to their Champions League group stage opener.
Sane helps Bayern ease to comfortable win at Inter
A superb performance from Leroy Sane propelled Bayern Munich to a 2-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan in their first group game on Wednesday.
Napoli thump troubled Liverpool in stunning Champions League return
Napoli returned to the Champions League in style with Wednesday's stunning 4-1 win over Liverpool which continued the Reds' troubled start to the season.
Tiafoe defeats Rublev to reach US Open semi-finals
Frances Tiafoe of the United States defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to power into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.
Richarlison scores first Spurs goals to sink Marseille
Richarlison finally scored for Tottenham as the Brazil forward's double powered his side to a 2-0 victory over 10-man Marseille in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Lewandowski scores hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Plzen
Robert Lewandowski marked his first Champions League game for Barcelona with a hat-trick as Xavi Hernandez's side thrashed Viktoria Plzen 5-1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Shalulile strikes late and Sundowns top South African table
Namibian Peter Shalulile scored an added-time match-winner as Mamelodi Sundowns pipped Chippa United 1-0 on Wednesday to become the third South African Premiership leaders within two days.
Lyon see unbeaten start to French season ended
Lyon slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Lorient on Wednesday despite a fourth goal of the season for Alexandre Lacazette, as their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season came to an end.
Barca sign Keira Walsh from Man City for reported record fee
Barcelona on Wednesday announced the signing for a reported world record fee of Manchester City's England Euro 2022 star Keira Walsh.
Sabalenka fired-up by Wimbledon ban at US Open
Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open semi-finals for a second successive year on Wednesday, fired up by the lingering and bitter aftertaste of her Wimbledon ban.
Ajax give Rangers rude awakening on Champions League return
Rangers suffered a chastening return to the Champions League after a 12-year absence as Ajax ran riot in a 4-0 win in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
Naseem's last-over sixes power Pakistan into Asia Cup final, India out
Tailender Naseem Shah hit two last-over sixes as Pakistan pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan on Wednesday to set up an Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, knocking out rivals India in the process.
MLB players union joins AFL-CIO and eyes minor leaguers
The Major League Baseball Players Association announced an affiliation with the AFL-CIO on Wednesday, tightening ties to the national US labor movement as it seeks to represent minor-league talent.
Sabalenka into second successive US Open semi-final
Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open semi-finals for a second successive year on Wednesday with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) win over Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic.
Kovacs thrives amid Zurich's cheers with beers
American Joe Kovacs hailed Zurich's "cheers with beers" as he launched the third best shot put of all time to win the Diamond League final with a new competition record on Wednesday.
Tuchel sacked by Chelsea's new owners after poor start to season
Chelsea's new owners sensationally sacked manager Thomas Tuchel just seven games into the new season on Wednesday as Brighton boss Graham Potter emerged as the favourite to fill the Stamford Bridge hot seat.
Benzema facing weeks out after injury at Celtic
Karim Benzema is facing weeks sidelined with a right thigh injury suffered in Real Madrid's winning start to the defence of their Champions League crown at Celtic.
McIlroy reveals LIV Golf defections have strained friendships
Rory McIlroy admits his relationships with a number of Ryder Cup team-mates has been significantly damaged by their defection to LIV Golf.
Colombia's Uran soars to Vuelta stage triumph as Roglic retires
Rigoberto Uran won stage 17 of the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday after a swashbuckling high-altitude struggle to a mountaintop monastery in Extremadura as defending champion Primoz Roglic withdrew injured.
Pakistan restrict Afghanistan to 129-6 in Asia Cup clash
Fast bowler Haris Rauf led an inspired Pakistan bowling attack that limited Afghanistan to 129-6 on Wednesday as they look to seal a spot in the Asia Cup final.
European Tour chief defends circuit in face of 'LIV propaganda'
DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has delivered an impassioned defence of the European circuit in the face of what he termed the "LIV propaganda machine".
South Africa's Elgar ready for 'World Cup final' against England
South Africa captain Dean Elgar is treating the Test series decider against England at the Oval "like a World Cup final" as the Proteas seek to recover from a heavy defeat.
USA overconfidence no worry for Love at Presidents Cup
Davis Love says overconfidence won't be a major concern when his heavily fancied United States squad takes on the Internationals in two weeks at the Presidents Cup.
Pakistan opt to bowl against Afghanistan in key Asia Cup tie
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field first against Afghanistan in their bid to seal a final spot in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Wednesday.