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O'Sullivan out of world championships, claims refs 'have it in for me'
Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed some referees have "got it in for me" after his bid to capture a record eighth world snooker title was crushed by Stuart Bingham in the quarter-finals.
Fuellkrug outshines Mbappe to hand Dortmund Champions League advantage over PSG
Niclas Fuellkrug gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday as the journeyman striker outshone superstar Kylian Mbappe on the night.
Fuellkrug hands Dortmund Champions League advantage over PSG
Niclas Fuellkrug gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 home win over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Doncic set to play key game 5 even though knee 'not good'
Dallas star Luka Doncic said he'd be ready for game five of the Mavericks' deadlocked NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday despite a sprained right knee.
English teen Kris Kim ready for PGA Tour debut 'dream' in Texas
English teenager Kris Kim is taking a break from his high school studies this week to realize a dream: making his debut on the US PGA Tour at the Byron Nelson tournament in Texas.
'Dangerous' Punjab beat Chennai in own den
Key knocks by Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Rossouw helped Punjab Kings to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the IPL on Wednesday.
Day seeks Byron Nelson repeat with Paris Olympics on his mind
Australian Jason Day returns this week to the scene of his drought-busting victory in last year's US PGA Tour Byron Nelson, hoping another solid performance in the Texas tournament will further bolster his Paris Olympics dream.
Bairstow, Rossouw help Punjab beat Chennai in IPL
Key knocks by Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Rossouw helped Punjab Kings to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the IPL on Wednesday.
Alcaraz crashes, Sinner hobbles out of Madrid
Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz saw his title defence and 14-match winning streak in Madrid come to an end at the hands of Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals on Wednesday while top-seeded Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament citing a right hip injury.
France among Euro 'favourites' but in 'tough group', Deschamps tells AFP
France national team coach Didier Deschamps told AFP in an exclusive interview that even if France are amongst the pre-tournament favourites for Euro 2024 in Germany, his team must first concentrate on getting through a "tough group".
'Very sad' Sinner withdraws from Madrid Open with hip injury
World number two Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Madrid Open on Wednesday due to a hip injury, handing a walkover into the semi-finals to last-eight opponent Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Thomas and Ineos 'itching' for Giro to start
Geraint Thomas said Wednesday he and his Ineos Grenadiers team were primed for a tilt at the Giro d'Italia title on a route that should suit him better than last year's edition.
Rublev sends two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashing in Madrid
Andrey Rublev ended Carlos Alcaraz's title defence and 14-match winning streak in Madrid by upsetting the second seed 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Master-blaster Airee named in Nepal T20 World Cup squad
Nepal on Wednesday named their squad for the T20 World Cup in June with Rohit Paudel as captain and boasting the power-hitting of Dipendra Singh Airee.
Former Bank of England governor named as president of Marylebone Cricket Club
Former governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King will take over as president of Marylebone Cricket Club later this year, the MCC announced on Wednesday.
Two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashes out in Madrid
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was sent crashing out of the Madrid Open on Wednesday as Andrey Rublev triumphed in their quarter-final clash.
Villa's Emery puts faith in goalkeeper Olsen for Europa Conference semi
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he has full faith in deputy goalkeeper Robin Olsen ahead of the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiakos on Thursday after number one Emiliano Martinez was suspended.
Postecoglou jokes he's swapping Spurs for Sweden to get away from VAR
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou joked Wednesday he was packing his bags for Sweden because the country has rejected VAR, which has again been in the spotlight in the Premier League.
Thirty years on Ecclestone regrets causing upset over Senna's death
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone regrets prematurely informing Ayrton Senna's brother the three-time world champion had died after his crash in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix telling AFP it caused "unnecessary trouble."
London Marathon winner Munyao in Kenya team for Paris Olympics
Alexander Mutiso Munyao, the surprise winner of this year's London Marathon, was rewarded for his victory on Wednesday by being named in the Kenyan marathon team for this year's Olympic Games in Paris.
Former winner Bernal to compete in 2024 Tour de France
Colombian rider Egan Bernal, who has made a promising start to the season, announced on Wednesday he would be taking part in the Tour de France in a bid to repeat his triumph of 2019.
Red Bull confirm design chief Newey to leave F1 team in 2025
Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday that celebrated chief technical officer Adrian Newey will leave the Formula One team in early 2025 after 19 years.
Madrid stars keen on Kroos stay after Munich masterclass
Toni Kroos has not decided where his future lies but his team-mates are hoping he chooses to stay at Real Madrid after his Champions League masterclass against Bayern Munich.
Red Bull confirm design chief Newey to leave F1 team
Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday that celebrated chief technical officer Adrian Newey will leave the Formula One team in 2025 after 19 years.
Alcaraz hopes for dream Olympic doubles match-up with Nadal
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz says he will form a dream team with his legendary compatriot Rafael Nadal in the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics later this year "if everything goes well."
Cricket World Cup 'stepping stone' to building US fanbase for Olympics
Next month's T20 World Cup will help build cricket's profile and popularity in the United States ahead of its appearance at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the sport's world body said.
Lions full-back Halfpenny to make long-awaited Super Rugby debut
British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny will make his long-awaited Super Rugby debut on Saturday after Canterbury Crusaders named him in their starting line-up following three months out with a chest injury.
Cameron Suafoa back for Auckland Blues after cancer scare
Lock Cameron Suafoa is to return for the Auckland Blues on Friday for the first time since finishing radiation treatment for cancer in early April.
Maxey magic fires Sixers past Knicks, Bucks stay alive
Tyrese Maxey produced a 46-point gem as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to keep their NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive on Tuesday.
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former captain Steve Smith and rising talent Jake Fraser-McGurk were notable omissions as Australia named their T20 World Cup squad on Wednesday.
Magical Maxey as Sixers stun Knicks to stay alive
Tyrese Maxey produced a 46-point gem as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to keep their NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive on Tuesday.
Thirty years on, Brazil pays tribute to late F1 hero Senna
Thirty years to the day since his death following a crash that sent shockwaves around the world, Brazilians will pay homage Wednesday to Formula One superstar Ayrton Senna -- a beloved symbol of national pride comparable only to compatriot Pele.