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Michael Hooper poised to make Australia 7s debut in Hong Kong
Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the prestigious Hong Kong tournament, it was announced Thursday, as the Wallabies Test veteran bids for a place at the Paris Olympics.
MLB Dodgers agree with catcher Smith on 10-year, $140 mn deal
Will Smith, a catcher who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to victory in the 2020 World Series, agreed to a 10-year contract extension worth $140 million, the team announced Wednesday.
Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica
Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while Lyon also progressed after brushing aside Benfica in France.
Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event
Nelly Korda is off to her best start of any LPGA season and back atop the world rankings, but she wants to be boring at this week's LPGA Ford Championship.
Sinner powers past Machac into Miami semis
World number three Jannik Sinner moved into the semi-finals of the Miami Open in emphatic style on Wednesday, beating Czech Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2.
Lyon power past Benfica to reach Women's Champions League semis
Lyon progressed to the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday after brushing aside Benfica 4-1 courtesy of a brace from Delphine Cascarino and a Kadidiatou Diani strike.
Phillies postpone MLB opener against Braves over rainy forecast
The Philadelphia Phillies have postponed their Major League Baseball season opener against Atlanta from Thursday to Friday due to heavy rain in the forecast, the club announced on Wednesday.
US Open champion Clark hurts back as Masters debut looms
Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark suffered a back injury in a gym workout and is questionable for this week's PGA Houston Open with his planned Masters debut only two weeks away.
Collins beats Garcia to move into Miami Open semis
American Danielle Collins powered into the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open with an emphatic 6-3, 6-2 win over France's Caroline Garcia on Wednesday.
Former England women's football captain Houghton set to retire
Former England women's captain Steph Houghton announced Wednesday she would be retiring from football at the end of the season.
Hyderabad beat Mumbai after highest-ever IPL total on record-breaking day
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277-3 for the highest-ever Indian Premier League total and went on to beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a six-hitting festival on Wednesday.
Van Aert breaks collarbone, ribs in Flanders fall
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert broke his collarbone and several ribs in a high-speed mass fall during the Around Flanders one-day race on Wednesday.
MLB owners approve $1.725 bn Orioles sale deal on season's eve
Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by private equity investor David Rubenstein on Wednesday, a day before their season begins.
Liverpool 'not the right option' for Alonso, says Matthaeus
Ballon d'Or winner Lothar Matthaeus said Wednesday a move to Liverpool in the summer was "not the right option" for in-demand Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso.
Van Aert hospitalised as American Jorgenson wins Around Flanders
Matteo Jorgenson won the Around Flanders cycling classic on Wednesday after his team-mate Wout van Aert and Eritrea's Biniam Girmay were taken away in ambulances after a high-speed crash.
Pope wants Surrey to send Stewart out on a high
England batsman Ollie Pope has urged his Surrey teammates to ensure departing director of cricket Alec Stewart ends his time at The Oval with yet more silverware.
British Olympic diving champion Lee to miss Paris Games after spinal surgery
British Olympic diving champion Matty Lee, who won gold alongside Tom Daley three years ago, will miss the Paris Games following spinal surgery.
Bayern's Kane back but Neuer doubtful for Dortmund match
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returned to team training on Wednesday while captain Manuel Neuer remains doubtful ahead of Saturday's home clash with Borussia Dortmund.
England's Southgate ponders tough choices as Euro 2024 looms
Gareth Southgate has watched his final England international before he names his Euro 2024 squad. Now he faces tough decisions that could make or break the campaign.
Germany find the right mix with Euro 2024 on the horizon
With two wins out of two against top-class opposition, Euro 2024 hosts Germany look to have found the right balance under coach Julian Nagelsmann with the tournament on the horizon.
Djokovic splits from Ivanisevic with bitter sweet message
Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic are to go their separate ways, the tennis world number one announced on Wednesday, ending a five-year association which yielded 12 Grand Slams.
Australian Rules reviewing drug policy after cocaine claims
Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players.
Waikato Chiefs boss feels for struggling Crusaders
Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says he has sympathy for the embattled Canterbury Crusaders ahead of Friday's Super Rugby clash.
New Zealand Rugby plans sweeping 'once-in-a-generation' reform
New Zealand Rugby proposed a "once-in-a-generation" overhaul of its leadership structure Wednesday, setting the stage for a power struggle at the top of the country's most popular sport.
Davis leads Lakers comeback over Bucks in overtime thriller
Anthony Davis led a stunning late fightback as the Los Angeles Lakers overturned a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124 in double overtime on Tuesday.
Azarenka battles into Miami semis, Rybakina beats Sakkari
Three-time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka battled for nearly three hours to get past a determined Yulia Putintseva and take her place in the semi-finals with a 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 6-3 win on Tuesday.
Ohtani scandal looms over baseball ahead of opening day
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage on Thursday as Major League Baseball's new season gets under way on US soil against the backdrop of a gambling scandal that has engulfed its brightest star.
Medvedev, Alcaraz and Sinner through in Miami
Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev and top seed Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarter-finals of the tournament on Tuesday with convincing victories.
Brazil draw six-goal thriller with Spain as Endrick, Yamal dazzle
Brazil snatched a late leveller to share an entertaining and occasionally heated 3-3 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday as youngsters Lamine Yamal and Endrick dazzled.
Ukraine join Poland and Georgia in qualifying for Euro 2024
Ukraine came from behind to beat Iceland in a play-off to qualify for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, while Poland secured their place at the finals with a penalty shoot-out victory over Wales and Georgia qualified for a first ever major tournament.
Poland beat Wales on 'cruel' penalties to qualify for Euro 2024
Poland denied Wales a place at a third consecutive European Championship on penalties after the sides could not be separated in a tense 0-0 draw in Cardiff on Tuesday.
Poland beat Wales on penalties to qualify for Euro 2024
Poland denied Wales a place at a third consecutive European Championship on penalties after the sides could not be separated in a tense 0-0 draw in Cardiff on Tuesday.