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Report into abuse in British gymnastics is 'too little, too late'
Recommendations made in a damning report into a toxic culture within British gymnastics are "too little, too late to change a culture of mistreatment", according to a campaign group representing athletes.
US Open resumes with Hadwin ahead, stormy scene for McIlroy
Leader Adam Hadwin was set for a morning start as Friday's second round of the US Open began while Rory McIlroy and defending champion Jon Rahm could have to face afternoon thunderstorms.
Verstappen disappointed by FIA intervention over 'porpoising'
World champion Max Verstappen on Friday said a mid-season intervention on safety grounds to solve Formula One's 'porpoising' problems was "a bit of a shame."
Thompson savors fourth NBA title after career-threatening injuries
Klay Thompson didn't stint on the celebrations of his fourth NBA title, one that came in the wake of two devastating injuries that showed the Golden State star just how fragile and NBA career can be.
Celtics vow to return stronger after Finals loss
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka challenged his young team to return stronger after their NBA Finals dream ended in defeat against Golden State on Thursday.
Warriors star Stephen Curry named NBA Finals MVP
Golden State star Stephen Curry was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals on Thursday after leading the Warriors to a 4-2 triumph over the Boston Celtics in the championship series.
Curry, Warriors storm to seventh NBA crown
A dazzling performance from Stephen Curry powered the Golden State Warriors to a seventh NBA Finals crown on Thursday, securing a 103-90 victory over the Boston Celtics to clinch a 4-2 series triumph.
Two years after car crash, badminton ace Momota in free fall
Japan's Kento Momota was once badminton's undisputed king but his career has gone into free fall ever since a car crash more than two years ago which left him badly hurt.
Saracens and Leicester eye return to former glory in Premiership final
Saracens will aim to complete their comeback from a salary-cap scandal by defeating Leicester in the English Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Dressel and Ledecky give Swimming World Championships golden lustre
After three years in turbulent waters, swimming starts to regain some stability with an extra edition of its long-course world championships in Budapest starting on Saturday.
FIFA vows 'invasion' as 2026 World Cup venues revealed
FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Canada, Mexico and the United States to prepare for a football "invasion" on Thursday as the host cities for the 2026 World Cup were revealed.
'Helluva rivalry, helluva week': Blues, Crusaders in Super decider
The latest episode in New Zealand's most intense rivalry will be played out on Saturday when the Canterbury Crusaders and Auckland Blues face each other in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Hadwin leads the US Open by treating it like any old event
Adam Hadwin says the biggest reason he is leading the US Open after the first round is that he isn't treating it like the US Open.
LIV Golf's 15 US Open players combine for 53-over on day one
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson and 2021 US Amateur champion James Piot led 15 LIV Golf Series players by cracking par in Thursday's first round of the US Open.
Canada's Hadwin fires 66 to lead US Open with McIlroy one back
Canada's Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine and seized a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy in a pack one adrift.
Hadwin shoots 66 to grab US Open lead thanks to birdie run
Canada's Adam Hadwin fired a four-under par 66 to seize a one-stroke lead late in Thursday's first round of the US Open.
Kupcho defies difficult winds to grab LPGA lead in Michigan
Jennifer Kupcho fired an eagle and seven birdies in a career-best nine-under-par 63 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan.
Azteca Stadium, Los Angeles among 2026 World Cup venues
Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams' multi-billion-dollar SoFi Stadium were among 16 venues named on Thursday to stage games at the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Bangladesh crash as West Indies dominate slow motion Test
Bangladesh's well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 103 all out off fewer than 33 overs after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday.
Alonso warns rules to beat the bounce 'difficult' to enforce
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso warned on Thursday that it will be very difficult for Formula One to introduce rule changes to end the sport's 'porpoising' or bouncing problems.
Hadwin grabs US Open lead with birdie run
Canada's Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine to seize the lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open at The Country Club.
Duplantis dominates at Oslo Diamond League
Sweden's Mondo Duplantis battled through rain and cold to dominate the men's pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League on Thursday, while home favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen raced to victory in the mile.
Queen's champion Berrettini into last eight as Peniston's advance continues
Reigning Queen's champion Matteo Berrettini needed three sets to see off Denis Kudla as he reached the quarter-finals of the grass-court tournament on Thursday.
US Open's tiny margins for error bring out McIlroy's fire
Rory McIlroy says the fine line between success and failure on every shot at the US Open triggers the passion behind the club-tossing emotional outbursts that marked his first round performance on Thursday.
Closing birdie after stolen ball lifts Rahm at US Open
Despite having his ball stolen on the final hole, defending champion Jon Rahm managed a closing birdie to salvage an under-par score from Thursday's first round at the US Open.
Kruis bows out with Top 14 stars for the Barbarians against England
George Kruis will make one last appearance at Twickenham after being named in a Barbarians XV dominated by players from France's Top 14 for Sunday's non-cap international against England.
Bangladesh crash to 103 all out in first Test against West Indies
Bangladesh's well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 103 all out off fewer than 33 overs after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.
Shanaka hails 'born warrior' Chamika as Sri Lanka win rain-hit ODI
Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday said Chamika Karunaratne remains a trusted performer for Sri Lanka after the fast bowler helped stun Australia by 26 runs in a rain-hit second one-day international.
Club-tossing McIlroy shares early clubhouse lead at US Open
Rory McIlroy overcame his frustrations and produced some clutch putting to seize a share of the early clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open.
Bowlers help Sri Lanka stun Australia in rain-hit ODI
Fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne led an inspired Sri Lankan attack to pull off a thrilling 26-run win over Australia in the rain-hit second one-day international on Thursday.
Kyprios takes Gold Cup spoils, gallant Stradivarius the applause
Kyprios gave trainer Aidan O'Brien a record extending eighth Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday but it was three-time winner Stradivarius who received the biggest round of applause after finishing a gallant third on his final appearance at the meeting.
Perez ready to ride Montreal bumps for more street-fighting success
Buoyed by his victory in Monaco and Red Bull's dominant recent form, Sergio Perez said he will be seeking more street circuit success at Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
Queen's champion Berrettini into last eight as Wawrinka bows out
Reigning Queen's champion Matteo Berrettini needed three sets to see off Denis Kudla as he reached the quarter-finals of the grass-court tournament on Thursday.
Vlasov takes Tour of Switzerland yellow with stage win
Russian Aleksandr Vlasov won the Tour of Switzerland's fifth stage on Thursday to claim the overall leaders' jersey.
Bangladesh crash to 76-6 at lunch in first Test against West Indies
Bangladesh's well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 76 for six at lunch after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.
WNBA legend Sue Bird announces retirement
WNBA legend Sue Bird said Thursday she will retire from basketball at the end of the 2022 season, signing off after a career that included five Olympic gold medals and four domestic championships.
Medvedev into Halle last-eight after another victory over Ivashka
World number one Daniil Medvedev defeated Ilya Ivashka for the second time in six days to reach the Halle grass court quarter-finals on Thursday.
Kyprios wins Gold Cup as Stradivarius falls short of record
Kyprios gave trainer Aidan O'Brien a record extending eighth Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday with Stradivarius missing out on a record-equalling fourth victory finishing a gallant third.
Olympic champion Jacobs fit to resume training ahead of worlds
Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs can resume training after recovering from a thigh injury a month before the world championships, the Italian athletics federation FIDAL said on Thursday.