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Raducanu on course for Wimbledon despite injury scare
US Open champion Emma Raducanu expects to be fit to feature at Wimbledon despite pulling out of the WTA event in Birmingham following her latest injury setback.
Newcastle seal permanent deal for Targett
Newcastle signed Aston Villa defender Matt Targett on a permanent basis on Wednesday after his successful loan spell at St James' Park.
Leeds land Denmark defender Kristensen from Salzburg
Leeds signed Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen from RB Salzburg for a reported £8.5 million ($10.6 million) on Wednesday.
Austrian federation X-rays pitch ahead of France game
The Austrian football federation (OFB) said it was having the pitch at the Ernst-Happel Stadium X-rayed ahead of a game with France after a huge hole appeared during a Nations League match against Denmark.
Biles, Raisman, other top US gymnasts file $1 bn claim against FBI
Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on Wednesday for mishandling of the investigation into sexual abuse by predatory former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Australia need 125 to win T20I after Sri Lanka batting collapse
Sri Lankan batters failed to fire for the second consecutive T20 match against Australia and managed 124-9 in Colombo after the visitors won the toss and chose to field Wednesday.
'Top Ganna' beats Van Aert in Dauphine time-trial
Filippo Ganna of Ineos Grenadiers won stage 4 of cycling's Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday edging his key rival Wout van Aert on the 31.9km time-trial with a sizzling time of 35min 32sec.
Bayern Munich insist wantaway Lewandowski will stay
Bayern Munich have doubled down by again telling Robert Lewandowski that he cannot leave before his contract expires next year.
Queensland stun NSW to claim State of Origin opener
Rookie coach Billy Slater steered Queensland to a sensational 16-10 win over New South Wales Wednesday in an epic clash to draw first blood in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series.
Usyk-Joshua rematch 'most likely' on August 20: promoter
Reigning world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will "most likely" face off in a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua on August 20, Usyk's promoter told AFP on Wednesday.
Nadal undergoes foot treatment ahead of Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal is recovering at home after he underwent treatment on his injured left foot on Tuesday, as the French Open champion battles to be fit for Wimbledon.
Consistency key for Mueller after Germany draw again
Thomas Mueller says Germany must be more consistent and score wins over the top nations if they are to be considered among the favourites for the looming World Cup finals.
India's legendary Mithali Raj retires from cricket
India's Mithali Raj on Wednesday announced her retirement from all international formats after 23 years dominating women's cricket as a batter and skipper.
India's 'King of Lions' vows to pounce on UFC chance
There are 1.4 billion people in India but none currently on the books of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Anger, praise in China after Eileen Gu reveals US Olympic bid role
China's US-born double gold medallist Eileen Gu said Tuesday that she will be an ambassador for Salt Lake City's Winter Olympics bid, sparking both anger and support on social media in China.
Inoue unleashed 'hardest punch I've ever been hit with' - Donaire
Nonito Donaire said he was felled by "the hardest punch I've ever been hit with" as bantamweight king Naoya Inoue inflicted a sensational second-round stoppage on the Filipino veteran in Saitama.
Zverev has surgery on torn ankle ligaments after French Open fall
Alexander Zverev has had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle following his painful exit from the French Open semi-finals.
Australia coach wants more from team after World Cup playoff win
Australia coach Graham Arnold warned his team they must improve to beat Peru and make it to a fifth straight World Cup after Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner in a nerve-wracking 2-1 play-off victory over United Arab Emirates in Doha.
Golf's divisive LIV series prepares to tee off
Phil Mickelson headlines a field of 48 golfers at this week's LIV Golf Invitational London -- the inaugural event in a breakaway series threatening to tear the sport apart.
Struggling Angels fire Joe Maddon: team
The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday in the wake of the team's 12th straight defeat.
Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal
Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
New-look Italy beat Hungary to top Nations League group
Italy moved top of their UEFA Nations League group on Tuesday after a new-look team continued their unbeaten start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over Hungary.
Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany
England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich in a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany.
New-look Italy beat Hungary to continue unbeaten Nations League start
Italy continued an unbeaten start to their UEFA Nations League campaign on Tuesday after beating Hungary 2-1 with an inexperienced line-up.
Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup finals
Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner to see Australia to a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and into a last showdown for a place in this year's World Cup in Qatar.
Major League Rugby chaos as second team disqualified from playoffs
Major League Rugby was plunged into further disarray on Tuesday after a second team was disqualified from the playoffs.
Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup appearance
Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner to see Australia to a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and into a last showdown for a place in this year's World Cup in Qatar.
Let's get physical: Celtics ready for Warriors challenge
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka has urged his team to fight fire with fire as they prepare for the physical challenge of the Golden State Warriors in game three of the NBA Finals.
Thompson tries Youtube therapy to snap scoring slump
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has turned to Youtube videos as he attempts to snap his NBA Finals scoring slump ahead of game three against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
Valbuena 'turns the page' on Benzema sex tape scandal
Ex-France midfielder Mathieu Valbuena said on Tuesday he has "turned the page" after the sex tape scandal involving former team-mate Karim Benzema.
Openers power Australia to thumping win over Sri Lanka in first T20
Australian openers David Warner and Aaron Finch smashed half-centuries in an impressive 10-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the first T20 international in Colombo on Tuesday.
Murray wins Stuttgart opener as Kyrgios finds his feet - and shoes
Andy Murray won his first match at the ATP event in Stuttgart on Tuesday, while Nick Kyrgios made a triumphant return after sitting out the European clay-court season.
Bale must be handled with care says Wales boss Page
Wales manager Robert Page believes Gareth Bale must be handled with care at his next club after the forward inspired his country to reach the World Cup for the first time in 64 years.
Tiger Woods says he will miss US Open next week
Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he will not play next week's US Open at Brookline to continue his recovery from severe leg injuries sustained in a car accident last year.
Dustin Johnson quits PGA Tour to play in Saudi-funded breakaway series
Former world number one Dustin Johnson confirmed on Tuesday he has resigned from the US PGA Tour to play in the Saudi-funded breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Hazlewood restricts Sri Lanka to 128 in first T20
Josh Hazlewood ran through hosts Sri Lanka to limit them to a modest 128 all out in the first T20 after Australia's Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to bowl in Colombo on Tuesday.
French authorities ask fans to report Champions League final crime
Liverpool and Real Madrid fans who were victims of crime at the Champions League final have been told they can file complaints to the French authorities.
Gaudu snatches Dauphine third stage win, Van Aert takes race lead
David Gaudu snatched victory ahead of Wout van Aert who took the race lead after the third stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Tuesday at the ski resort of Chastreix-Sancy.
Raducanu has 'no idea' over Wimbledon after Nottingham injury blow
Emma Raducanu admitted she had "no idea" if she would be fit for Wimbledon after the US Open champion was forced to retire from the Nottingham Open on Tuesday.