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Israeli club sends message despite loss to NBA Nets on USA tour
Israel's Maccabi Ra'anana lost to the NBA's Brooklyn Nets 135-103 on Thursday to begin a US tour, but sent a defiant message with their determination to play.
'Iconic' Kolisi the first among equals in Springbok collective
The sharpest image of the 2019 World Cup is that of a triumphant Siya Kolisi, the first black player to captain South Africa in a Test, lifting the Webb Ellis trophy after the 32–12 win over England in Yokohama.
Italy hunting for striker solution as England Euro clash looms
Luciano Spalletti is looking for a solution to Italy's long-standing striker problem as the Azzurri gear up for two crucial Euro 2024 qualifiers with Malta and England.
Defending NFL champion Chiefs rip Broncos 19-8
Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass and Harrison Butker kicked four field goals to lead defending NFL champion Kansas City over Denver 19-8 on Thursday.
Phillies oust Braves to book MLB playoff series with Arizona
Nick Castellanos smashed two solo home runs for the second consecutive game and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 3-1 on Thursday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Brazil held by Venezuela as Argentina stay 100 percent
A stunning 85th-minute equalizer from Eduard Bello earned Venezuela a rare draw at Brazil while world champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined Paraguay on Thursday.
Irish look to finally bury World Cup under-achievers tag
Ireland will seek to at last break through their World Cup glass ceiling by beating New Zealand to reach the semi-finals for the first time on Saturday.
Ireland wing Lowe enjoying World Cup highs
Bed-ridden as a teenager with rheumatoid arthritis, James Lowe has taken an unlikely route to lining up for Ireland against his native New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Loss of Jaguares franchise was 'big step back' for Argentinian rugby
After beginning the professional era as a team of nomads, Argentina had finally found a home for their players until the Covid pandemic scattered them to the four corners of the planet.
Pakistan target ending World Cup jinx against India
Buoyed by a record run chase, Babar Azam's Pakistan are on the hunt for their first ever World Cup win over India in Saturday's blockbuster match between cricket's biggest rivals in a 132,000-capacity arena patrolled by 11,000 police officers.
LPGA's Thompson 1-over at sunset in Vegas PGA event
US women's golf star Lexi Thompson was one-over par through 16 holes in her PGA Tour debut when darkness fell in Thursday's opening round of the Shriners Children's Open.
Argentina maintain winning start in World Cup qualifiers
World champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined Paraguay on Thursday.
Nagelsmann banks on experience as Germany's Euro 2024 reboot begins
Julian Nagelsmann, the youngest Germany coach for almost a century, has turned to veterans as he hopes to rebuild the fallen giants nine months out from hosting Euro 2024.
Captain Morgan, Wales uncap the best in rum situation
Flanker Jac Morgan has been pivotal to Wales' advance into the World Cup quarter-finals, leading from the front in a number of outstanding perfomances that has seen him dubbed his country's very own Antoine Dupont.
'Dangerous' Wales hope to ride momentum past Argentina into World Cup semis
Wales play Argentina in Marseille on Saturday with a place in the World Cup semi-final at stake, a position few thought Warren Gatland's Welsh side would be in after a year of turmoil.
Fiji's 'Demolition Man' Botia ready to climb mountain again
Levani Botia has climbed mountains before and the renowned Fijian jackler is prepared to do it again to help Fiji topple England at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille.
Late Nunez penalty gives Uruguay 2-2 draw in Colombia
Darwin Nunez struck a stoppage time penalty as Uruguay fought back for a 2-2 draw at Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier in Barranquilla on Thursday.
NBA fines Houston's Brooks $25,000 for reckless contact
Houston Rockets swingman Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for striking Indiana Pacers center Daniel Theis in the groin in a home pre-season victory on Tuesday.
Spain, Norway hold up Scotland's Euro qualification
Scotland missed their first chance to seal a Euro 2024 berth as they lost to two late goals in Spain on Thursday as the third contender in Group A, Norway, won 4-0 in Cyprus.
Unbeaten Eagles and 49ers hit the road for NFL tests
Philadelphia and San Francisco, the NFL's last undefeated teams, take their 5-0 records into away games on Sunday while division leaders Detroit and Tampa Bay face an early season showdown.
Spain avenge Scotland defeat in controversial Euro 2024 qualifier
Alvaro Morata's diving header and a scrappy Oihan Sancet goal earned Spain an important 2-0 win over Scotland in Euro 2024 qualifying on Thursday.
Hosts Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in AFCON group
Hosts Ivory Coast were joined in Group A by Nigeria in the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Thursday.
Spain avenge Scotland defeat in Euro 2024 qualifying
Alvaro Morata's diving header and a Ryan Porteous own goal earned Spain an important 2-0 win over Scotland in Euro 2024 qualifying on Thursday.
Southgate urges England understudies to seize chance against Australia
Gareth Southgate has urged England's understudies to seize their chance to impress in Friday's friendly against Australia at Wembley.
Italy send Tonali, Zaniolo home amid gambling probe
Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo have been sent home from Italy's training camp after criminal prosecutors launched an investigation into alleged gambling offences, the country's football federation said Thursday.
Stoinis dismissal 'confusing', says Labuschagne after record Australia loss
Marnus Labuschagne said the TV umpire's decision to give Marcus Stoinis out caught behind during Australia's record-breaking World Cup defeat by South Africa on Thursday was "confusing".
Rooney targets Premier League return with Birmingham
Wayne Rooney said he was targeting promotion to the Premier League "in the near future" after being unveiled as Birmingham's new manager on Thursday.
'We're all hurting', says Cummins after record World Cup loss
Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted the five-time champions were "hurting" after suffering a 134-run loss to South Africa on Thursday, their heaviest World Cup defeat.
De Kock stars as South Africa crush go-slow Australia in World Cup
Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa sent five-time champions Australia crashing to a 134-run defeat.
French eyes on Dupont as Galthie faces back-row selection puzzle
When France head coach Fabien Galthie names his team on Friday to face South Africa in this weekend's much-anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final, every onlooker’s attention will be on who he picks at scrum-half.
Gatland bats off criticism over lop-sided World Cup quarters line-up
Wales coach Warren Gatland has railed against critics of the World Cup draw which has set up a lop-sided quarter-final line-up with the world's four top-ranked teams on one side.
Grand National field cut as part of safety moves
Next year's Grand National will have a maximum of 34 runners after the field size was reduced as part of new safety measures.