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Paris Olympics heads into final year of preparations
The buildup to the Paris Olympics entered its final year on Wednesday as International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach hailed the "very, very good" preparations.
England skipper Stokes puts his faith in Anderson for Ashes finale
England captain Ben Stokes has no doubts over James Anderson keeping his place in an unchanged side for this week's Ashes finale, hailing the veteran seamer as "the greatest fast bowler to play the game".
Tour de France winner Vingegaard given hero's welcome in Copenhagen
Jonas Vingegaard made a triumphant return to Denmark on Wednesday following his second successive Tour de France victory, as thousands lined the streets to welcome him home.
Argentina World Cup player with Ronaldo tattoo 'not anti-Messi'
Argentina's Women's World Cup striker Yamila Rodriguez has defended having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her leg, saying: "I don't hate Messi."
Russia and Belarus omitted from Paris Olympics invitees
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Wednesday formally invited 203 countries, but not Russia and Belarus, to participate in the Paris Olympics which begin in a year's time.
England retain Anderson in unchanged XI for Ashes finale
England have named an unchanged team for the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval starting Thursday, with record wicket-taker James Anderson keeping his place in the side.
Japan and rampant Spain roll into Women's World Cup last 16
Rampant title contenders Spain and former champions Japan became the first teams to reach the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday as both won with ease.
Shafique nears double ton as Pakistan's lead crosses 200 in 2nd Test
Opening batsman Abdullah Shafique stood unbeaten on 190 as Pakistan stretched their lead to a commanding 231 on day three of the rain-hit second Test against Sri Lanka.
Spain crush Zambia 5-0 to join Japan in World Cup last 16
Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo both scored twice as Spain qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 5-0 win over Zambia on Wednesday, a result that also propelled Japan into the knockout phase.
Japan on brink of Women's World Cup last 16 after Costa Rica stroll
Japan all but booked their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 as forwards Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino scored twice in three minutes in a 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
Japan on verge of World Cup last 16, Spain primed to join them
Japan all but sealed their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds.
Japan on verge of Women's World Cup last 16 after Costa Rica stroll
Japan all but booked their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 as forwards Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino scored twice in three minutes in a 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
Australia 'on a mission' at World Cup after concussion setbacks
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson insisted Wednesday it was simply bad luck that two players were concussed in separate "high-intensity" training incidents on the eve of their Women's World Cup clash with Nigeria, and praised his team for how they responded.
Nigeria wary of Australia's World Cup 'weapons' despite injuries
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum warned Wednesday that a depleted Australia still have plenty of "weapons" and told his side they must take their chances in Brisbane.
United States to do 'whatever it takes' in World Cup final rematch
Vlatko Andonovski said his United States team will do "whatever it takes" when they face the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup on Thursday in a re-run of the 2019 final.
Chalmers takes heart from Popovici world championships flop
Australia's Kyle Chalmers said Wednesday that "no one's invincible" after watching superstar Romanian rival David Popovici flop badly at swimming's world championships the previous night.
Graham Hansen exposes fractures with Norway on brink of World Cup exit
Caroline Graham Hansen's public criticism of coach Hege Riise for dropping her for the goalless draw with Switzerland has laid bare fractures within a Norway squad on the brink of an early Women's World Cup exit.
Chalmers takes heart from Popovici flop at world championships
Australia's Kyle Chalmers said Wednesday that "no one's invincible" after watching superstar Romanian rival David Popovici flop badly at swimming's world championships the previous night.
Australia eager to end long wait for Ashes series win in England
Australia may have retained the Ashes but a chance to win a Test series in England will spur them on after they "got away" with a draw in Manchester.
Australia left with one striker after another World Cup injury blow
Australia suffered another Women's World Cup blow on Wednesday when striker Mary Fowler -- who replaced missing Sam Kerr in their opening match -- was also sidelined with injury.
Messi scores twice as Miami crush Atlanta
Lionel Messi's instant impact in the United States continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, firing his team into the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup.
Philippines ready for 'monumental' last-16 bid at Women's World Cup
Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic said the Women's World Cup debutants faced a "monumental" task to beat Norway and squeeze into the tournament's knock-out stages.
Brown, Celtics agree record $304 million deal: reports
Jaylen Brown will remain with the Boston Celtics after agreeing a record-breaking $304 million five-year contract extension, US media reports said on Tuesday.
Favourable CAF Champions League draw for 11-time winners Ahly
African club giants Al Ahly of Egypt should experience little difficulty reaching the group stage of the CAF Champions League after receiving a favourable qualifying draw on Tuesday.
Wallaby Gordon quits Toulon after concussion setback
Australia scrum-half Jake Gordon has been forced to leave Top 14 side Toulon after suffering concussion weeks after his arrival as cover for the Rugby World Cup, the French club said Tuesday.
Bach says athletes will like Paris Olympic Village
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach toured the under-construction Athletes' Village for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday and said the 10,500 competitors would be "very happy" there.
Wiebes sprints to women's Tour de France third stage win
Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory in Tuesday's third stage of the women's Tour de France with Belgian teammate Lotte Kopecky holding onto the leader's yellow jersey.
Mbappe spectre looms over PSG draw with Ronaldo's Al Nassr
The spectre of superstar striker Kylian Mbappe loomed over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as they played out a 0-0 draw with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Osaka.
LeBron James' son stable after suffering cardiac arrest in practice
Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in a stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a practice with his college basketball team, the James family said on Tuesday.
PSG draw with Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Japan friendly
Paris Saint-Germain's Japan tour started with a whimper on Tuesday as they played out a 0-0 draw with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Osaka.
Ledecky shines as Popovici flops at swimming world championships
Katie Ledecky won a record-extending 20th gold at swimming's world championships on Tuesday but Romanian sensation David Popovici fell flat, missing out on a medal after an "awful" performance.
'I know what France can deliver', says Paris Olympics organiser Estanguet
The chief organiser of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tony Estanguet, has told AFP he can't wait for France to show the world what it can do when the Games open in spectacular fashion in a year's time.