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Djokovic says 'sent message' with Australian Open mauling
Novak Djokovic said he "sent a message" at the Australian Open by thrashing Andrey Rublev on Wednesday to make the semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title.
Modric, Kroos key despite Madrid 'transition' - Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday veteran midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are still key for Real Madrid even though he dropped the pair last weekend.
McIlroy plays down storm in a 'tee' cup with Reed
The feud between two of the world's top golfers continued Wednesday with Rory McIlroy saying he did "not feel the need to acknowledge" Patrick Reed, who reportedly threw a tee towards the world number one on the practice range of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Rublev says getting better despite seventh major quarter-final loss
Andrey Rublev said on Wednesday that he was a better player than before even as he lost a Grand Slam quarter-final for an agonising seventh time.
Djokovic, Sabalenka roll into Australian Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic was two wins away from a 22nd Grand Slam crown after bulldozing into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday, while Aryna Sabalenka was equally impressive in reaching the women's last four.
England's Launchbury says more players could move to Japan
England international Joe Launchbury said Wednesday that financial uncertainty in European club rugby could persuade more players to follow in his footsteps and move to Japan.
Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic delivered a masterclass Wednesday to race into the Australian Open semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title with a straight-sets thrashing of Andrey Rublev.
Student Shelton relishes more 'new experiences' after Melbourne run
Ben Shelton now wants to test himself in tournaments across the world after his first time outside the US ended in the Australian Open quarter-finals Wednesday -- as long as he can keep up his studies.
Record-hunter Shiffrin fastest in Krontplatz giant slalom opener
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her bid to become the most successful World Cup skier of all-time after topping the times in the first run of Wednesday's giant slalom in Kronplatz.
Mum's late dash inspires Paul to make Australian Open semis
Tommy Paul was inspired by having his mum courtside after she made a late dash from the United States to see him beat fellow American Ben Shelton and make a maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open Wednesday.
Celtic sign South Korea striker Oh Hyeon-gyu
Celtic announced the signing of South Korea international Oh Hyeon-gyu on Wednesday.
Moshiri 'not selling' Everton despite fan fury
Everton's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri has said he is not walking away from the crisis-ridden Premier League club despite supporter protests calling for him to sell up.
Sabalenka, Azarenka chase historic all-Belarus final in Melbourne
Victoria Azarenka and Aryna Sabalenka can Thursday set up an all-Belarusian Australian Open final but Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and Magda Linette stand in their way of making Grand Slam history.
Struggling Momota exits Indonesia Masters at first hurdle
Kento Momota crashed out in the first round of badminton's Indonesia Masters on Wednesday, just the latest early exit for the two-time world champion.
Paul ends Shelton fairytale to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Tommy Paul beat Ben Shelton to reach a maiden Grand Slam semi-final and end his fellow American's fairytale run at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Sabalenka battles 'tough moments' to reach Australian Open semis
Aryna Sabalenka said she had to overcome "a lot of really tough moments" on Wednesday against a dogged Donna Vekic to reach her maiden Australian Open semi-final.
Indian field hockey dreams of return to glory days
Kids with sticks dribble balls, weave and bob in Sansarpur, the cradle of Indian field hockey. But the village's glory days, as well as those of the national team, are a thing of the past.
'Dream come true': Linette stuns Pliskova to make Melbourne semis
Unseeded Magda Linette marched into her first Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday and said it was a "dream come true" after stunning former world number one Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 7-5 at the Australian Open.
Ominous Sabalenka sets up Australian Open semi-final with Linette
Aryna Sabalenka set up a semi-final with surprise-package Magda Linette on Wednesday at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic will later step up his bid for a 22nd Grand Slam title.
Bayern's Salihamidzic calls Gnabry 'amateurish' for Paris fashion 'frolic'
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic criticised forward Serge Gnabry for his "amateurish" Paris Fashion Week visit, saying "the title is at stake".
Sabalenka battles past Vekic into maiden Australian Open semi-final
Aryna Sabalenka reached her maiden Australian Open semi-final with a battling 6-3, 6-2 victory over unseeded Donna Vekic on Wednesday at Rod Laver Arena in a 1hr 49min tussle.
Red-hot Rahm eyes rare hat-trick at Torrey Pines
Jon Rahm is aiming to join an elite club when he tees it up at the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in southern California on Thursday looking for a third straight victory.
American men 'push each other' to tennis resurgence in Australia
American men's tennis is witnessing a resurgence with a unlikely trio all making a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time since 2005, and they are thriving off each others success.
Djokovic is no 'villain' - took me 10 years to get over cheat storm: Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka said it took her 10 years to get over being accused of cheating when she last won the Australian Open, and defended Novak Djokovic who has been accused of dramatising his injury during this year's tournament.
Joelinton sinks Saints to put Newcastle in sight of League Cup final
Eddie Howe warned Newcastle not to get carried away after they moved within touching distance of the League Cup final with a 1-0 win against Southampton in Tuesday's semi-final first leg.
Late Kimmich stunner saves point for Bayern against Cologne
A 90th-minute equaliser from Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich saved his side from a second loss of the season, as they drew 1-1 at home against a dogged Cologne on Tuesday.
Noel stays cool to take Schladming slalom
Frenchman Clement Noel surged through the field on the second run to edge to victory in the World Cup slalom in Schladming, Austria, on Tuesday.
Outstanding Olmo sees Leipzig go second with win at Schalke
RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo scored one goal and assisted three more as RB Leipzig moved into outright second on Tuesday after a 6-1 thrashing of struggling Schalke.
Premier League clubs set new record for January spending
Premier League clubs have broken the record for transfer spending during the January window with a £440 million ($542 million) spree, according to sports finance experts Deloitte.
India top ODI rankings after 3-0 sweep of New Zealand
Blazing centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill powered India to a 3-0 series sweep of New Zealand and go top of the one-day international rankings on Tuesday.
Rohit, Gill power India to 3-0 ODI series sweep of New Zealand
Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill hit attacking centuries to help India sweep the one-day international series against New Zealand with a 90-run victory in the third match on Tuesday.
Stenmark in Shiffrin's sights after making World Cup history
Mikaela Shiffrin, one of the most recognisable stars in wintersports, earned a record-breaking 83rd win on the women's World Cup circuit when she swept to glory in the giant slalom at Kronplatz in Italy on Tuesday.