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Colts quarterback Wentz traded to Washington
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is joining the Washington Commanders in exchange for multiple draft picks, US reports said on Wednesday.
Sacked Russian F1 driver Mazepin and oligarch father added to EU blacklist
Motor racing driver Nikita Mazepin, sacked by the Haas Formula One team after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on Wednesday was added to the list of Russians sanctioned by the European Union.
West Indies stumble after Bairstow starring role
West Indies stumbled after an 83-run opening stand to be 127 for four at tea in reply to England's first innings total of 311 on the second day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Wednesday.
West Indies spinner Narine signs for Surrey
Off-spinner Sunil Narine will play for Surrey in this season's T20 Blast, the English county side said Wednesday.
Magnussen returns to replace sacked Mazepin at Haas
Kevin Magnussen on Wednesday returned to the Haas Formula One team to replace Russian driver Nikita Mazepin who was sacked following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Leicester's Vardy faces 'weeks' out with knee injury
Jamie Vardy will be out of action for "a few weeks" due to a knee injury, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers said on Wednesday.
Bairstow leads England past 300 against West Indies
Jonny Bairstow was last out for 140 as England extended their first innings by another 43 runs to be dismissed for 311 on the second morning of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua on Wednesday.
England's Broad rules out 'Mankad' dismissal despite cricket law change
England pace great Stuart Broad says he would never attempt a controversial "Mankad" dismissal even though it will no longer be deemed unfair in a rejig of cricket's laws.
Van Aert wins Paris-Nice time trial to take race lead
Wout van Aert led a Jumbo-Visma podium sweep in the Paris-Nice time trial on Wednesday.
Pakistan's Ashraf to miss second Australia Test due to Covid
Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf will miss the second Test against Australia after testing positive for Covid-19, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Wednesday.
Gujarat Titans sign Afghanistan's Gurbaz for IPL 2022
Gujarat Titans have signed Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz as a replacement for England batsman Jason Roy in the Indian Premier League tournament starting later this month, the franchise said Wednesday.
Portugal winger Pedro Neto signs new Wolves deal
Portugal winger Pedro Neto celebrated his 22nd birthday on Wednesday by signing a new long-term contract at Wolves, committing himself to the Premier League club until 2027.
Wales recall centre Davies, Navidi for France
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named Josh Navidi at openside flanker for the Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday, while also handing a return to veteran centre Jonathan Davies.
Mazepin sets up foundation to aid athletes barred for political reasons
Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, sacked by Formula One outfit Haas, is creating a foundation to help sportspeople who have found themselves barred from competing due to "political reasons out of their control".
Sweden fears Russia World Cup ban gives Poland upper hand
Sweden said Wednesday it believed its team could be at a disadvantage after FIFA confirmed that Russia would be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup playoffs over the invasion of Ukraine.
Reluctant gym bunny Tsunoda fighting fit ahead of Formula One season
Yuki Tsunoda has been pumping iron ahead of the new Formula One season even though the Japanese Alpha Tauri driver admitted on Wednesday that he "hates" working out in the gym.
Dupont gets nod for Wales game as France hit by Covid outbreak
Antoine Dupont will skipper France against Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Friday as a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad has left coach Fabien Galthie preparing for the worst.
Jadeja tops Test all-rounder rankings after Mohali heroics
India's Ravindra Jadeja has returned as the world's number one-ranked all-rounder after his stand-out effort with bat and ball against Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council said Wednesday.
Sevilla return to Europa League against West Ham wondering what might have been
A promising season for Sevilla could be in danger of petering out but it would be no surprise if they finished with a flourish in the Europa League.
Shane Warne state funeral set for March 30 at MCG
Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne will be honoured with a state funeral at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the evening of March 30, the Victorian state government said Wednesday.
Slushy snow and T-shirts as Winter Paralympics feels the heat
Cross-country skiers ploughed through slushy snow wearing T-shirts on day five of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Wednesday as spring-like weather pushed temperatures well above freezing.
Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq makes a name for himself, relatively speaking
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has shed some of the burden of being the nephew of a legend with a century in each innings against Australia in the drawn first Test.
West Indies stun holders England by seven runs in World Cup thriller
Defending champions England slumped to a second loss at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday as underdogs the West Indies continued their sparkling start to the tournament.
Norwegian great Ulset to bow out of Paralympics for play dates
After two decades of Paralympic greatness, Norway's Nils Erik Ulset is hanging up his skis and gun and heading into retirement for some important play dates with his toddler son.
Djokovic entered on Indian Wells draw but status unclear
Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said.
Top seed Krejcikova out of Indian Wells
World number two and tournament top seed Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters tournament after failing to overcome an arm injury.
'Overconfident' Liverpool edge through despite defeat to Inter
Mohamed Salah admitted Liverpool might have suffered from complacency as they crept into a fourth Champions League quarter-final in five years despite a rare 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Inter Milan on Tuesday.
Ball in Mickelson's court over PGA return: Monahan
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said Tuesday he plans to speak to Phil Mickelson to address his criticism of the tour before the six-time major champion decides to return to playing.
Bairstow's century anchors England recovery after dismal start to 1st Test
Jonny Bairstow's eighth Test hundred anchored England’s revival from a woeful start in reaching 268 for six at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.
Bayern blast into Champions League quarters as Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Salzburg
Robert Lewandowski scored a record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick to send Bayern Munich sailing into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 win at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.
Liverpool edge into Champions League quarters despite defeat to Inter
Liverpool crept into a fourth Champions League quarter-final in five years despite a rare 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Inter Milan as the English giants progressed 2-1 on aggregate.
Bayern reach last eight as Lewandowski hat-trick sinks Salzburg
Robert Lewandowski scored a record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick to send Bayern Munich sailing into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 win at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.
Swiss prosecutor seeks prison for Al-Khelaifi, Valcke
The Swiss public prosecutor on Tuesday called for Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA's former number two Jerome Valcke to be sent to prison for corruption over a World Cup TV rights deal.
Banned Van der Merwe to miss Scotland's Six Nations finish
Duhan van der Merwe has been banned from Scotland's final two games of this season's Six Nations Championship after the wing was sent off in an English Premiership match.
Rodgers staying with Packers, denies record deal reports
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he will return to play for the club next season but denied reports of signing a record-breaking contract extension.
Governments urge fresh sports sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion
Ministers from 37 nations signed a joint statement on Tuesday calling for additional sporting sanctions to be imposed on Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine.
Barcelona and sharp-again Aubameyang in Europa League trophy hunt
Barcelona and a rejuvenated Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Europa League specialists Sevilla will spearhead Spain's challenge in the last 16 of the competition on Thursday.
Neuer returns to rally Bayern defence in Salzburg clash
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned to action for the first time in a month in his side's crunch Champions League last-16 second leg clash at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.
West Indies spoil England's mini revival in 1st Test
West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales broke a promising fifth-wicket partnership between Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow to leave England still uncomfortably placed at 145 for five at tea on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.