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Pandya blitz fires India to 168-6 against England
Hardik Pandya smashed 63 off 33 balls to power India to a competitive 168-6 against England in the second Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Adelaide on Thursday.
South Korea coach Bento confirms Son will be in World Cup squad
South Korea's coach Paulo Bento said Thursday that the injured Son Heung-min would "of course" be selected in his World Cup squad -- but could not say whether his captain would be fit for the country's first match in Qatar.
Win-machine England face 'out of sight' New Zealand for World Cup glory
Favourites England will refuse to be intimidated by an anticipated sell-out crowd at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday as they face hosts New Zealand in the women's Rugby World Cup final.
World Cup in the boot prints of Maradona and golden ghosts
In 2017, the two brightest stars in football history were united in Moscow at the draw for the following year's World Cup in Russia.
Durant scoring streak rolls on as Nets sink Knicks
Kevin Durant extended his 25-point scoring streak with a triple double as the Brooklyn Nets launched Jacque Vaughn’s reign as head coach with a 112-85 rout of the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
Hamilton seeking 'home' win at scene of one of his greatest triumphs
Lewis Hamilton returns to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs this weekend hoping to celebrate again by giving Brazil a 'home' winner at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the penultimate race this season.
Nadal, Swiatek to begin 2023 at United Cup in Australia
Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek will kick off their 2023 seasons at the United Cup in Australia, a new mixed teams event, but a host of top 10 players are skipping the tournament.
Beware Bale warns US coach Berhalter ahead of Wales World Cup opener
United States coach Gregg Berhalter warned his players to beware Wales captain Gareth Bale on Wednesday as he revealed his 26-man squad for the World Cup.
Conte cautions Kane is 'really tired' ahead of World Cup
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said Harry Kane is running on empty just over a week before he leads England into battle at the World Cup.
Steffen axed for US World Cup squad
Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen was the surprise omission as United States coach Gregg Berhalter revealed his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday.
Union back to second in Bundesliga
Unheralded high-flyers Union Berlin nipped past Freiburg into second in the Bundesliga on Wednesday as Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen continued their upwardly mobile trajectory since the 2010 World Cup winner's arrival as manager last month.
Mallorca sink Atletico, Real Sociedad beat nine-man Sevilla
Atletico Madrid continued their dismal form with a 1-0 defeat by Real Mallorca on Wednesday, leaving them sixth in La Liga and searching for answers.
Man City beat Chelsea as Arsenal, Spurs crash out of League Cup
Manchester City increased the pressure on Graham Potter with a 2-0 win over Chelsea to progress to the last 16 of the League Cup on Wednesday as Arsenal and Tottenham crashed out.
Nigerian club Plateau collapse in Libya to lose CAF Cup play-off
Nigerian club Plateau United crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup on Wednesday with a late collapse in Libya costing them a group place.
Vaughn named new Brooklyn Nets head coach: club
The Brooklyn Nets named Jacque Vaughn as the team's new head coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Steve Nash.
Varane and Giroud named in France squad for World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender's recent injury problems, while in-form striker Olivier Giroud was also called up.
Bale not 100 percent as Wales name World Cup squad
Wales manager Rob Page hinted Gareth Bale may not be able to start three World Cup games in nine days on Wednesday as he named the 26-man squad he will take to Qatar.
England's Mako Vunipola wary of Japan
Mako Vunipola has said the memory of how club colleague Alex Lozowski's England career came to an end against Japan means there is no chance of Eddie Jones' men taking the Cherry Blossoms lightly at Twickenham on Saturday.
Mendy denies being a 'danger to women' during rape trial
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy denied being "a danger to women" as he gave evidence for a third day of his trial for a string of sexual offences including rape, attempted rape and sexual assault.
Woods to return to golf at Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods said Wednesday he would be returning to action at the Hero World Challenge in what will be the golf great's first tournament since the British Open in July.
Schumacher Ferrari fetches record $15 mn at auction
The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher won the 2003 World Championship title sold for nearly $15 million at auction in Geneva on Wednesday.
Stunned Furlong named Ireland captain for Fiji Test
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong greeted his being named captain by head coach Andy Farrell for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series Test with Fiji as "It's class, it's class."
Rafiq fears public racism hearings will make things 'worse' for family
Azeem Rafiq has said he fears being the central witness in a public racism hearing convened by English cricket authorities will make life "worse" for him and his family, even though he has been a prime mover in ensuring proceedings are not held in private.
Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture
South Korean star Son Heung-min allayed fears he could miss the World Cup on Wednesday as he told fans he "can't wait to represent our beautiful country" in Qatar.
Newcastle fans group to protest as Saudi owners announce £70.4m cash boost
Newcastle fans opposed to the club's Saudi owners are to stage a protest highlighting human rights abuses in the Gulf state ahead of Saturday's match at home to Chelsea.
'Sky's the limit': Azam finds form to power Pakistan into T20 final
A resurgent Pakistan declared Wednesday "the sky's the limit" as captain Babar Azam rediscovered his form to help power them past New Zealand in Sydney and into a Twenty20 World Cup final against either India or England.
'Devastated' James confirms his England World Cup dream is over
Reece James confirmed Wednesday he had been ruled out of the World Cup, with the England right-back saying he was "devastated" at failing to overcome a knee injury.
Senegal holds breath over talisman Mane making World Cup
Doubts over Senegalese talisman Sadio Mane being fit for the World Cup finals had a nation holding its collective breath on Wednesday with Senegal President Macky Sall tweeting: "Sadio, heart of a Lion! All my heart is with you!"
Captain Williamson brushes off latest New Zealand World Cup failure
Kane Williamson tried to play down concerns that New Zealand seem incapable of winning a global limited overs title, after they again failed to go the distance at the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Veteran Modric spearheads Croatia World Cup campaign
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named his World Cup squad on Wednesday, with the 2018 runners up led by veteran captain Luka Modric.
Benzema misses Real Madrid training hours before France World Cup squad announcement
France forward Karim Benzema was absent from Real Madrid's training session on Wednesday, hours before Didier Deschamps announces his World Cup squad, an AFP journalist witnessed.
Pakistan power past New Zealand into T20 World Cup final
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam slammed half centuries as Pakistan powered past New Zealand by seven wickets and into the Twenty20 World Cup final Wednesday, moving within one win of a second title.