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Rashford rescues Man Utd in Cyprus as Arsenal cruise in Europa League
Manchester United avoided further embarrassment after their humiliating defeat to Manchester City by coming from behind to beat Cypriots Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Premier League leaders Arsenal eased past Bodo/Glimt.
'Bad football' behind NFL parity, says Brady
Tom Brady believes "a lot of bad football" is behind an uneven start to the NFL season that has left just eight of 32 teams with winning records heading into week five of the campaign.
Iran's Sardar Azmoun faces World Cup injury heartbreak
Iran international striker Sardar Azmoun could miss the World Cup after a calf injury sustained on club duty at Bayer Leverkusen left him sidelined for six to eight weeks.
Rashford brace gives Man Utd come from behind win in Cyprus
Manchester United came from behind to snatch a crucial 3-2 away win against Cypriot outfit Omonia in the Europa League on Thursday thanks to a second half brace by Marcus Rashford.
Rashford rescues Man Utd in Cyprus as Arsenal face Bodo/Glimt
Manchester United responded to their humiliating defeat to Manchester City by coming from behind to beat Cypriots Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday.
'Calm' South Africa down India in rain-hit ODI
Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller hit unbeaten half-centuries to set up a nine-run win for South Africa in a rain-reduced opening one-day international against India on Thursday.
Messi says 2022 World Cup will 'surely' be his last
Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will "surely" be the last of his career.
'Anger and shame' as Lyon desperate to stop Ligue 1 freefall
Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes says there is a sense of both "anger and shame" going into Friday's game at home to Toulouse after a four-match losing run in Ligue 1 that risks destroying the club's season.
Klaasen, Miller help South Africa down India in rain-hit ODI
Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller hit unbeaten half-centuries to set up a nine-run win for South Africa in a rain-reduced opening one-day international against India on Thursday.
Cash-strapped Worcester hit with Premiership ban and relegation
Worcester were suspended from the English Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup for the rest of this season on Thursday and will be relegated from the top flight after plunging into financial crisis.
French prodigy Wembanyana gets early taste of NBA
With an 8-foot (2.42m) wingspan and the smooth shooting touch of a point guard despite his towering frame, French prodigy Victor Wembanyama didn't disappoint in his first US appearance.
Djokovic marches on in Astana with crushing victory
Novak Djokovic cruised into the quarter-finals of the ATP tournament in Astana on Thursday with a crushing 6-3, 6-1 win over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.
Benn's fight with Eubank Jr postponed after failed drug test
Conor Benn's fight against Chris Eubank Jr in London this weekend has been "formally" postponed after Benn tested positive for a banned substance, co-promoters Matchroom and Wasserman Boxing said on Thursday.
Struggling Sevilla bring back Sampaoli as coach
Argentine Jorge Sampaoli will return to Sevilla after being named on Thursday as the replacement for axed coach Julen Lopetegui.
US football star Rapinoe pleads for change after 'horrifying' abuse report
US star Megan Rapinoe has urged football authorities to use the "horrifying" revelations of systemic sexual abuse and misconduct in the American domestic women's game as a catalyst for change.
'Right step' for Alonso to take over at Leverkusen
New Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said the time was right to move into first-team management, after being officially unveiled as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach on Thursday.
LIV Golf suffers blow as players denied ranking points
LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points for this week's event in Bangkok or the tournament in Jeddah later this month, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation said on Thursday.
England pledge support for US women's team after abuse scandal
England's players will join forces with the US women's team to show solidarity with victims of the abuse scandal that has rocked football in America ahead of Friday's sell-out match at Wembley.
England's Walker in World Cup fitness race after groin surgery
England defender Kyle Walker faces a race to be fit for the World Cup after Manchester City revealed he had undergone groin surgery.
Kyrgios 'weathers storm' to reach Japan Open quarter-finals
Nick Kyrgios roared back from a "frustrating" first set on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Japan Open, defeating Polish player Kamil Majchrzak 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Tsunoda given hero's welcome ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Four years ago Yuki Tsunoda was watching the Japanese Grand Prix from the stands -- now giant pictures of his face welcome him to the Suzuka circuit as he prepares to drive in Sunday's race.
Hamilton says 'imperative' Formula One cost cap rules enforced
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that any team breaking Formula One's cost cap must be punished, after governing body FIA pushed the findings of an investigation back to next week.
Mickelson says world golf rankings need LIV events to be credible
Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson on Thursday backed moves to award world ranking points for events on the breakaway LIV Golf circuit, saying it would help maintain the "credibility" of the global leaderboard.
Rising tennis star Tiafoe reaches Japan Open quarter-finals
Frances Tiafoe came through a second set battle on Thursday to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals, then said he wasn't bothered by rising expectations because "I wanna win for me".
Verstappen looks for 'perfect weekend' in Japan to retain title
Max Verstappen said Thursday that he needs "a perfect weekend" to clinch his second straight Formula One championship at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Ex-Australia captain Paine out cheaply on return from sexting scandal
Former Australia captain Tim Paine was out cheaply Thursday in his first match since a sexting scandal ended his international career, with his return failing to inspire his state side Tasmania.
For Saudi fan, road to World Cup is a desert trek
The idea hit Abdullah Alsulmi earlier this year, while he was watching a television show in which a senior Qatari official promised an "exceptional" experience at the upcoming World Cup.
Grandmaster Hans Niemann defends reputation after cheating claims
American international grandmaster Hans Niemann said Wednesday he "won't back down," after the chess platform chess.com reported he has "probably cheated more than 100 times" in online games.
Woodman to Scarratt: Five to watch at the women's Rugby World Cup
The women's Rugby World Cup begins Saturday in New Zealand with the hosts and England, who are on a record 25-match winning streak, among the favourites.
China's Zhao out of Hong Kong Masters snooker with Covid
Hong Kong's bid to reboot its pandemic-hit international sports scene ran into a hiccup on Thursday as snooker player Zhao Xintong withdrew from a high-profile tournament after testing positive for Covid.
England hot favourites at record-breaking women's Rugby World Cup
Confident England are red-hot favourites but holders and hosts New Zealand will have a point to prove when the women's Rugby World Cup starts on Saturday in record-breaking fashion.
Choice of Saudi for Winter Games reflects worsening environment for major events
The decision to award the 2029 Asian Winter Games to Saudi Arabia may have been greeted with amazement but it follows a double logic.