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Warholm and Bol headline hurdling royalty on Day 7 of Tokyo worlds
Karsten Warholm and Femke Bol are two of the most recognisable athletes on the circuit and both have a chance to add another medal to their collection on the seventh day of action at the world championships in Tokyo on Friday.
Dodgers ponder using Ohtani as relief pitcher
The Los Angeles Dodgers will consider using two-way star Shohei Ohtani as a relief pitcher to shore up their struggling bullpen, manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday.
Canada confident of dethroning New Zealand in Women's World Cup semis
Canada are full of belief they can end New Zealand's bid for a third successive Women's Rugby World Cup title in the semi-finals on Friday, with France taking on England in the other last-four clash this weekend.
Japan seeks to ramp up Asian Games buzz with year to go
Japanese organisers admit public awareness of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya "needs to be higher" as they look to ramp up interest with Friday marking a year to go until the start of the sporting spectacular.
Simeone calls for more protection after Liverpool scuffle
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone called for managers to be offered more protection from supporter abuse after being sent off for a furious reaction towards Liverpool fans at Anfield on Wednesday.
Colombia's Restrepo aims to make history as World Athletics head
Former Colombian sprinter Ximena Restrepo has told AFP in an interview that she intends to stand to succeed Sebastian Coe and become the first woman to lead World Athletics.
Palmer blames 'lack of concentration' for Bayern defeat
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer lamented his side's loss of focus in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich.
Van Dijk grabs Liverpool win, PSG start Champions League defence in style
Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner to grab Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence by thrashing Atalanta on Wednesday.
Kane doubles up as Bayern sink Chelsea in Champions League
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-1 at home in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Van Dijk snatches Champions League win for Liverpool as Simeone sees red
Virgil van Dijk's stoppage-time winner sparked a confrontation between Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Liverpool fans at Anfield as the Reds opened their Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday.
Kvaratskhelia stunner helps holders PSG to winning Champions League start
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a superb goal as Paris Saint-Germain began the defence of their Champions League crown with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
Thuram on target as Inter Milan cruise at Ajax
A double from French striker Marcus Thuram handed Inter Milan a comfortable 2-0 Champions League win over Dutch giants Ajax Wednesday, last year's runners-up getting their European campaign off to a dominant start.
Pakistan beat UAE to set up India rematch in Asia Cup
Pakistan set up another politically charged showdown with arch-rivals India at the Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday.
US sprint star Kerley joins drug-fueled Enhanced Games
Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medallist currently serving a suspension, has become the first US man and first track and field athlete to sign up for the Enhanced Games, where competitors will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Flick backs 'unbelievable' Rashford to shine in Yamal absence
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants Marcus Rashford to grab his chance to shine in the absence of the injured Lamine Yamal when the Spanish champions begin their Champions League campaign away to Newcastle on Thursday.
Mourinho poised for Benfica return after Lage sacking
Jose Mourinho said he "didn't hesitate" to express his interest in returning for a second spell as Benfica coach after arriving in Lisbon on Wednesday following the sacking of Bruno Lage.
England take Salt path to victory over Ireland in first T20
Phil Salt backed up a record-breaking century with a powerful innings of 89 as England beat Ireland by four wickets in the first T20 in Dublin on Wednesday.
Pakistan Asia Cup match belatedly goes ahead amid India handshake row
Pakistan's Asia Cup match with the United Arab Emirates began one hour late Wednesday as the fallout rumbles on from a handshake row with arch-rivals India.
Nader pulls off shock in 1,500 metres, Moon rises to pole vault challenge at worlds
The beauty of sport is its ability to surprise and Isaac Nader produced one of the biggest ever in international 1,500 metres finals as he won the world title on Wednesday while Katie Moon was a more predictable winner of a third successive pole vault crown.
Man City 'apparently' not Champions League contenders: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that Manchester City are not considered among the favourites to win the Champions League ahead of their opening game against Napoli on Thursday.
Ukraine reach BJK Cup semi-finals for first time
Ukraine reached the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time with gritty performances from Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk against Spain on Wednesday in Shenzhen.
Benjamin sets up 'historic' hurdles showdown with Warholm and Dos Santos
Olympic 400m hurdles champion Rai Benjamin said on Wednesday he was ready for another "historic" tussle with great rivals Karsten Warholm and Alison dos Santos after all three cruised into the world championships final.
Milan-Cortina bobsleigh track 'surpasses expectations', say Winter Olympics organisers
The bobsleigh track for the 2026 Winter Olympics has "surpassed expectations" after being completed in time for the Milan-Cortina Games, organisers said on Wednesday.
Portugal's Isaac Nader wins world men's 1,500m gold
Portugal's Isaac Nader outsprinted Briton Jake Wightman to claim a surprise gold in the men's 1,500 metres at the world championships on Wednesday.
Van Niekerk enjoys second wind in Tokyo after injury nightmare
South Africa's 400 metre world record holder Wayde van Niekerk said Wednesday he was grateful just to be competing at the World Athletics Championships after serious injury derailed his career.
American Moon wins third straight world pole vault gold
American Katie Moon won a third consecutive women's pole vault world title in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Australian teen Gout Gout revels in world championships debut
Australian teen sensation Gout Gout advanced to the semi-finals of the 200 metres at the world championships on Wednesday and immediately vowed to keep emulating Jamaican legend Usain Bolt.
New Zealand star Miller out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final
Jorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada in a blow to the reigning champions' hopes of defending their title.
Lyles and Gout Gout advance to world 200m semi-finals
Noah Lyles' bid to match Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles got off to a steady start as the American safely negotiated his heat on Wednesday.
PSG women in audacious bid to sign Barca's Putellas
Paris Saint-Germain women have made an offer for Barcelona's Alexia Putellas and are "in discussion" with the two-time Ballon d'Or winner, AFP learned on Wednesday from a source close to the negotiations.
Jefferson-Wooden eases into world 200m semis and sets sights on being next Fraser-Pryce
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden eased into the 200 metres semi-finals on Wednesday in Tokyo as she began her quest to become the first woman to achieve the individual world sprint double since Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in Moscow in 2013.
Former boxing world champion Hatton 'excited for the future' before death: family
Ricky Hatton's family said the British former world boxing champion was "excited for the future" before his death at the age of 46.