Featured
Last news
Sho-time! Japan fans ecstatic as Ohtani becomes World Series champ
Fans celebrated wildly in Tokyo Thursday as baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made their "dreams and hopes come true" by becoming a World Series winner.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan granted residency in Hong Kong
Seven-time snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has been granted residency in Hong Kong, with the star lavishing praise on the Chinese city in a government promotional video released Thursday.
Bangladesh 137-8 at lunch, trail by 438, as five-star Rabada strikes
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada wreaked havoc on the Bangladesh batting line-up Thursday, reducing them to 48-8 before a mini-fightback to 137-8 at lunch on the third day of the second Test.
Iannone to race at Malaysian MotoGP after four-year doping ban
Andrea Iannone will return to MotoGP for the first time since a four-year doping ban when he races for the Valentino Rossi-owned Ducati-VR46 team this weekend in Malaysia.
World Series MVP Freeman 'ecstatic' after Dodgers triumph
Freddie Freeman, the 2024 World Series Most Valuable Player after a historic performance in the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game triumph over the New York Yankees, said he was still trying to assimilate his accomplishments.
Australian rising golf star loses sight in eye after freak accident
An Australian rising golf star who made his US PGA Tour debut last month vowed Thursday to play on despite losing sight in one eye after a freak on-course accident.
Dodgers star Ohtani 'honored' by maiden World Series win
Shohei Ohtani said he was "honored" to have sealed his first World Series title after the Los Angeles Dodgers victory over the New York Yankees in the Fall Classic on Wednesday.
Yankees manager says Dodgers defeat will 'sting forever'
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday the error-strewn manner of the defeat that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a World Series victory over his team would "sting forever."
Dodgers comeback stuns Yankees to seal World Series triumph
The Los Angeles Dodgers produced a stunning fightback to defeat the New York Yankees and clinch the World Series on Wednesday with a dramatic come-from-behind 7-6 victory.
Los Angeles Dodgers beat New York Yankees 7-6 to win World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers punished a string of defensive blunders from the New York Yankees to win the World Series on Wednesday with a stunning come-from-behind 7-6 victory.
Riding for the Disabled transformed my life, says dressage great Baker
The British charity Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) "transformed" Natasha Baker's life, she told AFP, teaching her "the tricks of the trade" that led her to become one of the greatest Paralympic dressage riders of all time.
Pacers hold off Celtics in overtime, Cavs rout Lakers in James family return
Pascal Siakam drilled the game-winning three-pointer in overtime as the Indiana Pacers beat Boston 135-132 on Wednesday, handing the NBA champion Celtics their first defeat of the season.
Man Utd target Amorim as caretaker boss Van Nistelrooy says 'I'm here to help'
Manchester United caretaker boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy says he will help "as long as he is needed" as reports suggest the club's target to succeed Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim, will not take up the post until next month.
New Zealand rolls eyes at Joe Marler's haka jibe before England Test
New Zealanders have scoffed at Joe Marler's attempts to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play in London this weekend, after the English prop mocked their pre-game haka as "ridiculous".
Man Utd hit five to start life after Ten Hag, Man City out of League Cup
Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as interim Manchester United manager by beating Leicester 5-2 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as Manchester City crashed out 2-1 to Tottenham.
Inter keep pace with Napoli as stuttering Juve lose ground again
Inter Milan consolidated their second place in Serie A on Wednesday with a 3-0 away thrashing of 10-man Empoli.
Musiala hits hat-trick as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16
Jamal Musiala hit a first-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich won 4-0 at Mainz to move into the last 16 of the German Cup.
Man Utd hit five to start life after Ten Hag, Arsenal, Liverpool into League Cup quarters
Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start to his caretaker spell in charge of Manchester United to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as Leicester were beaten 5-2 at Old Trafford
Champions Inter Milan thump Empoli in Serie A
Inter Milan consolidated their second place in Serie A on Wednesday with a 3-0 away thrashing of 10-man Empoli.
Johnson the inspiration for England's Itoje as All Blacks lie in wait
Maro Itoje may be set to exceed World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson's tally of 84 England caps against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday, but he also wants to match his fellow lock's trophy haul as well.
Yankee fans who interfered with Betts grab barred for game five
Two New York Yankees fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts as he tried to make a catch were barred from Wednesday's fifth game of the World Series.
England captain Stokes's house burgled by masked robbers while family inside
England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes said Wednesday a masked gang had burgled his home when his family were inside while he was away in Pakistan for the recent tour.
McDavid will miss 2-3 weeks with ankle injury for NHL Oilers
Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid will miss the next two to three weeks of the NHL season with an ankle injury, the team announced on Wednesday.
Manchester United eyeing Amorim even as he says 'nothing decided yet'
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on their top managerial target Ruben Amorim even though the Sporting Lisbon coach said "nothing is decided yet" when it came to him replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.
Medvedev loses to Australian Popyrin at Paris Masters
Daniil Medvedev is still searching for his first ATP tournament victory this year after the world number five lost to Australia's Alexei Popyrin for the first time in his career at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp to target player welfare in Red Bull role
Jurgen Klopp said on Wednesday he hoped to be a "mouthpiece for the players" in his new role with Red Bull, for instance by targeting player welfare issues.
Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to mammoth South Africa total
Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first seven overs in a hapless reply to South Africa's mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps Wednesday on day two of the second and final Test in Chattogram.
China's Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense deepened its relationship with FIFA on Wednesday as it became the first official sponsor of the controversial 2025 Club World Cup.
New Zealand's Ajaz 'emotional' on Mumbai return after perfect 10
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said Wednesday that returning to his birthplace Mumbai after his 10-wicket haul there three years ago made for an "emotional" homecoming ahead of the third Test against India.
De Zorzi out for 177 as S. Africa power to 527-6 against Bangladesh
Tony de Zorzi's commanding innings ended on 177 Wednesday as South Africa piled up 527-6 at tea against Bangladesh on day two of the second and final Test.
De Zorzi out for 177 as S.Africa power to 413-5 against Bangladesh
Tony de Zorzi's commanding innings ended on 177 Wednesday as South Africa powered to 413-5 at lunch against Bangladesh on day two of the second and final Test.
Australia head coach McDonald handed new deal until 2027
Andrew McDonald will remain Australia's head coach until at least the end of 2027 after having his contract extended, cricket officials said Wednesday.