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McIlroy sticks to plan in Masters opening round
Rory McIlroy vowed to bring discipline, patience and a "boring" approach to his bid to win the one major that has eluded him so far and largely kept to that plan with a one-under 71 in Thursday's first round of the Masters.
Ohtani translator charted with stealing over $16 mn from Dodgers star
The former Japanese-language translator for Shohei Ohtani was charged with bank fraud on Thursday for allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to pay off gambling debts.
Tiger set for 23-hole major walking test at hilly Masters
Tiger Woods will have the chance to make Masters history on Friday at Augusta National, if his surgically repaired legs and back can stand the strain of walking 23 holes.
Peru court sentences killers of Indigenous land defenders
A Peruvian court on Thursday imposed near three-decade sentences on five men who were being retried for the murders of four Indigenous Amazon land defenders who had crossed swords with illegal loggers.
Corach Rambler bids for more National glory, Kitty's Light a fairytale win
A reduced field, due to a safety review, of 34 will contest the world's greatest steeplechase The Grand National on Saturday at Aintree racecourse.
Planes, trains and automobiles take La Rochelle to Leinster Champions Cup re-match
Two-time Champions Cup holders La Rochelle face Leinster in the quarter-finals on Saturday in a re-run of the past two tournament deciders after the French club crossed two continents, used three modes of transport and clocked up more than 21,000km of travel.
Paris Olympics anti-drone system fails to convince as clock ticks
Three and a half months before the start of the Paris Olympics, concerns are growing that the anti-drone shield being put in place for the Games is not up to the task of protecting the French capital from a potential attack.
Mexico takes Ecuador to international court over embassy raid
Mexico filed a lawsuit against Ecuador Thursday at the International Court of Justice over the storming of its embassy in Quito, saying it wanted the South American country "suspended" from the United Nations.
Mr. Consistency Scheffler starts Masters in typical fashion
World number one Scottie Scheffler produced another display of his outstanding consistency, shooting a six-under 66 Thursday to end his opening round at the Masters a stroke behind leader Bryson DeChambeau.
DeChambeau fires 65 to lead Scheffler by one at Masters
Bryson DeChambeau reeled off five birdies in six holes on the back nine Thursday to hold off late-charging world number one Scottie Scheffler for a one-stroke lead at the darkness-halted 88th Masters.
NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter's possibly life-sustaining moon
US space scientists on Thursday unveiled the interplanetary probe NASA plans to send to one of Jupiter's icy moons as part of humanity's hunt for extra-terrestrial life.
'HELP' written in palm fronds lands rescue for Pacific castaways
Sometimes all you have to do is ask for "HELP": That's what three men stranded on a deserted Pacific island learned earlier this week, writing the message in palm fronds which were spotted by US rescuers.
DeChambeau leads Scheffler by one at Masters as ill winds swirl
Bryson DeChambeau reeled off five birdies in six holes on the back nine to hold off late-charging world number one Scottie Scheffler for a one-stroke lead at the 88th Masters on Thursday.
Brady 'not opposed' to NFL return for injury S.O.S
Former NFL superstar Tom Brady said Thursday he would consider coming out of retirement if he was approached by a team needing a quarterback in the event of an injury crisis.
DeChambeau, the very modern golfer, finds value in the old truths
A first round of the Masters that began with old-time nostalgia ended with the decidedly modern Bryson DeChambeau on top of the leaderboard after he tamed the Augusta wind with an outstanding demonstration of precision.
Liverpool stunned by Atalanta in Europa League, Leverkusen beat West Ham
Liverpool's hopes of winning the Europa League were left hanging by a thread after they lost 3-0 at home to Atalanta in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Thursday, while Bayer Leverkusen beat West Ham United to extend their unbeaten record this season.
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan as China tension mounts
US President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea, as he hosted the first joint summit with Tokyo and Manila amid growing tensions with Beijing.
Biden campaign pounces on Republican abortion controversy
President Joe Biden vowed to "fight like hell" for women's reproductive rights in a reelection ad Thursday, as his team pounced on the backlash to a Republican-backed decision all but outlawing abortion in the swing state of Arizona.
Ohtani translator case shines light on insatiable gambler
The US Justice Department investigation into Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has painted a portrait of an insatiable gambler who turns to fraud as the losses pile up.
Liverpool need to 'switch back on' after Europa League flop, says Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the Reds must react immediately to a Europa League humbling by Atalanta if they are to keep alive their hopes of winning the Premier League in Jurgen Klopp's final season.
Aston Villa edge closer to rare European silverware
Aston Villa inched closer to a first European trophy in more than four decades with a 2-1 Conference League win over Lille on Thursday.
European shares sag after ECB as Nasdaq rallies
Global stocks were mixed Thursday with the Nasdaq advancing, while a signal by the ECB of a likely interest rate cut in June failed to pull eurozone equities into the green.
Apple to fix 'bug' behind Palestinian flag emoji suggestions
Apple on Thursday promised it would stop a Palestinian flag emoji from being suggested to some iPhone users when they type "Jerusalem" in messages.
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan
US President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea, as he hosted the first joint summit with Tokyo and Manila amid growing tensions with Beijing.
Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction, 25-year jail term
Fallen cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried has appealed his federal conviction and 25-year jail sentence in a sweeping fraud case, according to a legal filing made public Thursday.
Mancini gives Roma advantage in Europa League derby with Milan
Gianluca Mancini gave Roma a slender advantage in their Europa League quarter-final with AC Milan after netting the only goal in Thursday's 1-0 win at the San Siro.
DeChambeau seizes command with 65 at Masters as rivals falter
Bryson DeChambeau reeled off five birdies in six holes on the back nine to seize command of the 88th Masters on Thursday while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy struggled in pursuit.
Liverpool on brink of Europa League exit after Atalanta romp at Anfield
Atalanta stunned Anfield as Gianluca Scamacca scored twice in a 3-0 win on Thursday to leave Liverpool with a mountain to climb to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Hofmann, Boniface shine as Leverkusen strike late to beat West Ham
Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface scored after coming off the bench as Bayer Leverkusen beat West Ham 2-0 at home on Thursday in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Fewer showers, less laundry, as water cuts hit Bogota
Residents of Bogota are facing fewer showers, minimal laundry loads and dirty cars as the Colombian capital imposes water rations due to a severe drought aggravated by the El Nino climate phenomenon.
Embattled studio Paramount showcases 'Gladiator 2' footage
Paramount Pictures unveiled gory first-look footage from "Gladiator 2" to movie theater bosses at Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas on Thursday, raising cheers even as the studio and big-screen industry face uncertain times.
FIFA president urges fight against racism in football
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called Thursday for a concerted fight against pervasive racism in international football.