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USA star Weah picks up thigh injury: Juventus
Timothy Weah is unlikely to play for Juventus until the new year after the Serie A club announced on Wednesday that the USA attacker had picked up a thigh injury.
Olympic champion Hodgkinson's coaches eye 800m world record
The coaching team behind Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson have suggested she could break athletics' longest-standing world record as early as next year.
Flintoff to coach son on England second-string tour of Australia
Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff is to coach his son on next month's England Lions cricket tour of Australia.
Belgian cycling legend Rik Van Looy dies aged 90
Cycling legend Rik Van Looy, renowned for his prowess in the one-day classics, has died at the age of 90, Belgian media reported on Wednesday.
Amorim eager for wantaway Rashford to stay at Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he wants to keep Marcus Rashford in his squad after the local hero suggested he could leave Old Trafford for a "new challenge".
Halep, Cruz Hewitt handed wildcards for Australian Open qualifying
Simona Halep was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.
New Japan coach Nielsen targets Women's World Cup glory
New coach Nils Nielsen declared Wednesday that Japan can win the Women's World Cup for a second time and vowed to restore the 2011 champions to their former glories.
Ravichandran Ashwin - 'accidental spinner' who became India great
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will go down as one of India's greatest players after retiring from international cricket on Wednesday aged 38.
Rohit says India's fightback means nothing for Melbourne
India captain Rohit Sharma said Wednesday his team's gritty fightback against Australia with both bat and ball would not hold any significance for the Boxing Day Test.
India 'all-time great' Ashwin retires from international cricket
India's off-spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.
India spin great Ashwin retires from international cricket
India's off-spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Third Australia-India Test ends in draw after bad weather strikes
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts' bid for an unlikely win Wednesday to leave the series locked 1-1.
Bad weather strikes again as third Australia-India Test ends in draw
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts' bid for an unlikely win Wednesday to leave the series locked 1-1.
Storms halt Australia's unlikely tilt at victory over India
A huge band of storms halted Australia's bid for an unlikely win over India on the final day of the third Test in Brisbane on Wednesday.
T20 series goes to Bangladesh with 27-run win over WIndies
Taskin Ahmed spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a series-clinching 27-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20 International of a three-match series at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Tuesday.
Giannis stars as Bucks beat Thunder to win NBA Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half to win the second edition of the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Federer hails 'true legend' as Australia says farewell to Fraser
Australian tennis great Neale Fraser was honoured with a state funeral on Wednesday with Roger Federer among those paying tribute to "a true legend".
McIlroy and Scheffler rout Koepka and DeChambeau in PGA-LIV duel
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and third-ranked Rory McIlroy combined to give the PGA Tour a 2.5-0.5 victory over LIV Golf's Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in Tuesday's Showdown match-play exhibition.
Australia-India 3rd Test heads for draw as more rain falls
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane appeared destined for a draw after rain wiped out most of the first session of the final day Wednesday.
Famed Australian broadcaster denies 'baseless' sex offence charges
Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones said Wednesday he is "certainly not guilty" of alleged historical sex crimes, after his first court appearance.
Santner named New Zealand white ball captain
Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down.
Jets' He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL deal
Kevin He became the first Chinese-born player to sign a deal with an NHL club when the 18-year-old forward inked an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
PGA drops Vegas from next year's autumn schedule
The PGA Tour announced its schedule of seven post-season tournaments for the fall of 2025 on Tuesday with no Las Vegas event on the calendar for the first time since 1983.
Manchester United striker Rashford 'ready for new challenge'
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was "ready for a new challenge" away from Old Trafford.
Chelsea, Lyon top Women's Champions League groups with perfect records
Catarina Macario scored two penalties in the space of five second-half minutes to lead Chelsea to a 2-1 comeback over Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday and confirm their status as group winners.
NBA All-Star Game to have mini-tournament format in 2025
The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new mini-tournament format in 2025 with Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith drafting all-star squads to join the Rising Stars game winner.
Saim Ayub, Salman Agha steer Pakistan to victory in first ODI
Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park on Tuesday.
Chelsea top Women's Champions League group with win in Madrid
Catarina Macario scored two penalties in the space of five second-half minutes to lead Chelsea to a 2-1 comeback over Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday and confirm their status as group winners.
Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.
Ronaldo confirms wants to take reins of Brazilian football
Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed he wants to become president of the country's football governing body to address a "deep crisis" the sport is facing nationally.
Arsenal cup glory could be springboard for more trophies, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday winning the League Cup could be a launchpad for more silverware as he celebrates five years in charge at Arsenal this week.
Renamed Super League submits plans for 96-team competition
Super League promoters on Tuesday revealed they have asked FIFA and UEFA for "official recognition" of their proposed competition, renamed the "Unify League", leaning on a ruling from Europe's top court.