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Asian Games postponed as China battles Covid
The Asian Games due to take place in Hangzhou in September have been postponed indefinitely, organisers said Friday, as China battles a resurgence of Covid cases.
Asian Games 2022 in China postponed: organisers
The Asian Games due to take place in Hangzhou in September have been postponed indefinitely, organisers said Friday, as China battles a resurgence of Covid cases.
Man City refocus on Premier League title push as Leeds sweat
Manchester City must pick themselves off the floor for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League after their painful Champions League exit or risk ending the season empty-handed, with Liverpool on the prowl.
Barca look to secure top-four spot with win away at Real Betis
Barcelona can seal qualification for next season's Champions League by beating Real Betis on Saturday as six of La Liga's top seven go head-to-head in what could be a pivotal weekend in the race for the top four.
Jacobs makes 100m return in stellar Nairobi sprint field
Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs runs his first 100 metres since his shock win at the Tokyo Games last year in Saturday's Kip Keino Classic meet in the Kenyan capital.
Biographer says Mickelson had $40mn in gambling losses in four years
US federal auditors probing Phil Mickelson’s role in an insider trading case found he had gambling losses of more than $40 million from 2010 to 2014, according to an excerpt from Alan Shipnuck’s forthcoming biography of the US golfer.
Angels' Ohtani dazzles in Fenway Park pitching debut
Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani followed in the footsteps of Babe Ruth again on Thursday with an impressive pitching debut at Fenway Park.
Day shoots sizzling 63 to seize PGA Wells Fargo lead
Australia's Jason Day, chasing his first US PGA title in four years, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize the lead after Thursday's opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship.
Frustrated Garcia says he 'can't wait to leave this tour'
Spain's Sergio Garcia, the 2017 Masters champion, blurted out angry comments Thursday at the US PGA Wells Fargo Championship that indicated he could be planning to join the upstart LIV golf series.
Angels' Ohtani dominant in Fenway Park pitching debut
Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani followed in the footsteps of Babe Ruth again on Thursday with an impressive pitching debut at Fenway Park.
Rangers roar into 'dream' Europa League final
Rangers captain James Tavernier described leading the Glasgow giants into the Europa League final as a "dream come true" after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Thursday took the Scottish champions through 3-2 on aggregate.
Feyenoord hold off Marseille to reach Conference League final
Feyenoord are through to their first European final in two decades after holding Marseille to a 0-0 draw in France on Thursday to win their Europa Conference League semi-final 3-2 on aggregate.
West Ham see red as Frankfurt reach Europa League final
Eintracht Frankfurt reached their first European final for 42 years after a 1-0 home win on Thursday over 10-man West Ham sealed a 3-1 aggregate victory in their Europa League semi-final.
Cook hits 71st first-class century as Stokes returns for Durham
Former England captain Alastair Cook made his 71st first-class century as Essex made a solid start against Yorkshire on Thursday, while new Test skipper Ben Stokes featured for Durham at Worcestershire.
Abraham fires Roma past Leicester into Conference League final
Tammy Abraham fired Roma into the inaugural final of the Europa Conference League on Thursday with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Leicester City which put the Italian side through 2-1 on aggregate.
Rangers roar into Europa League final
Rangers produced one of their greatest European performances to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 on Thursday to reach the Europa League final 3-2 on aggregate.
Celtics' Smart eyes game 3 return against Bucks
The Boston Celtics could have reinforcements as they seek to keep the pressure on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks in game three of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Liverpool's Salah wants 'revenge' in Real Madrid rematch
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is readying himself for a "revenge" mission against Real Madrid in this month's Champions League final.
Netflix back for two more seasons of Drive to Survive
The Netflix series Drive to Survive has been confirmed for two more seasons, focusing on 2022 and 2023, Formula One announced on Thursday.
Olesen on 'right track' as he shares British Masters lead
Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen said he felt he was on the "right track" after taking a share of the lead on Thursday's opening day of the British Masters.
Salernitana eye miracle escape act as Milan giants battle for title
Salernitana's incredible bid for Serie A safety looks firmly on after a 2-1 win over rock-bottom Venezia on Thursday moved them out of the relegation zone and set them up for a survival showdown with Cagliari.
Payton suffered multiple injuries in Grizzlies clash: Warriors
Gary Payton II will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering a fractured left elbow as well as ligament and muscle damage during a controversial incident during Golden State's NBA playoff loss to Memphis, the Warriors confirmed on Thursday.
Leclerc says Mercedes will win again, but won't retain title
World championship leader Charles Leclerc believes Mercedes will bounce back and beat his Ferrari team in some races this year, but are unlikely to do enough to retain their constructors' world title.
Banned Baffert still looms large at 148th Kentucky Derby
There will be a capacity crowd and full field of horses in Saturday's Kentucky Derby, but with legendary trainer Bob Baffert banned, the race is far from back to normal.
Real's Champions League heroics 'inspire' Nadal into Madrid quarters
Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he drew inspiration from Real Madrid's heroic comeback against Manchester City less than 24 hours previously as he survived a scare from David Goffin, saving four match points en route to a tight 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) victory in the Madrid Open.
Miami offers early test of F1's march into modern America
Formula One breaks new ground this weekend with the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in front of Hollywood stars and new US fans inspired by a change in the sport's off-track approach.
Patience key as Alvarez eyes Bivol crown
Undisputed super middleweight king Saul "Canelo" Alvarez embarks on another ambitious target on Saturday when he jumps up in weight class to take on Russian light-heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol in Las Vegas.
England's Archer aiming for T20 return with Sussex
England fast bowler Jofra Archer said in an article published on Thursday that he had been in a "dark place" as he revealed plans to make his long-awaited comeback from an elbow injury in Sussex's Twenty20 Blast opener later this month.
Abramovich denies calling in loan for Chelsea to be sold
Roman Abramovich has denied reports he is asking for a £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) loan to be repaid for the sale of Chelsea to go through.
Chelsea fans call for quick 'transparent' sale
The sale of Chelsea must happen swiftly and transparently to avoid putting the club in existential danger, a leading supporters' group warned on Thursday.
Conte urges Spurs to be 'brave' against fearsome Liverpool
Antonio Conte has urged Tottenham to be "brave" when they face quadruple-chasing Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday in a match that could prove pivotal for both teams.
Vettel mulls life after F1 after slow start to season
Sebastian Vettel isn't prepared to settle for second best as he contemplates the final chapter of his storied career.