Farrell's World Cup in the balance amid overturned red card row
England captain Owen Farrell's involvement in the upcoming World Cup was thrown into fresh doubt Thursday when World Rugby announced it would be appealing against the decision to overturn his red card in a warm-up match against Wales.
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US Open to stick with night time double bill despite concerns
The US Open will stick with its policy of placing two night matches on the main Arthur Ashe court despite concerns from players about finishes in the early hours.
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Hurricane heads towards Mexico's Baja California
Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific on Thursday and was expected to further intensify before hitting Mexico's Baja California peninsula over the weekend, forecasters said.
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Ireland back-row Prendergast to make first Test start against England
Ireland's Cian Prendergast will make his first Test start after being named at No 8 in the side to play England in a World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
Read moreUkraine port ship reaches Turkey despite Russian blockade
A civilian cargo vessel sailing from Ukraine reached Turkish waters on Thursday in defiance of a Moscow blockade that saw another ship come under attack from Russian military personnel.
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Ireland coach Farrell slams 'circus' over son Owen's rescinded red card
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has labelled the "circus" surrounding the row over son Owen's rescinded red card "absolutely disgusting".
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United States women's team head coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns
United States women's team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned after the side's disappointing World Cup campaign, U.S Soccer said in a statement on Thursday.
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Farrell out of Ireland match after overturned red card furore
England captain Owen Farrell was left out of the squad to play Ireland in a World Cup warm-up match by coach Steve Borthwick as World Rugby said it would appeal the decision to overturn his red card against Wales.
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Jamaican Jackson shapes up for most important days of her life
Shericka Jackson believes she is "definitely" facing the 10 most important days of her life as the Jamaican bids to become only the fourth woman to achieve the 100/200 metres world championship double.
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Thousands flee wildfires in Canada's far north
Thousands ordered to flee wildfires advancing on one of the largest cities in Canada's far north crammed into a local airport on Thursday to board emergency evacuation flights, as convoys snaked south to safety on the only open highway.
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