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World Athletics ditches long jump take-off zone reform
World Athletics has ditched a reform to the long jump that would have replaced the traditional board behind which jumps must be made.
Slot spots 'positive' signs at struggling Liverpool
Arne Slot insisted Friday that Liverpool have taken a "step forward" in their past two matches and believes Florian Wirtz is finally finding his feet as he attempts to save the club's season.
Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage
The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will map the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
South Africa rugby coach Erasmus extends contract until 2031
Double World Cup-winning Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract until 2031, the South African rugby federation announced Friday.
Ex-Manchester Utd star Lingard announces South Korea exit
Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard said Friday that he will leave FC Seoul next week after two seasons in South Korean football.
Australia edge ominously within 106 runs of England in second Ashes Test
Jake Weatherald blazed 72 and Marnus Labuschagne hit a sparkling 65 as Australia narrowed England's lead to 106 by dinner on day two of the day-night second Ashes Test on Friday.
McIlroy survives as Min Woo Lee surges into Australian Open hunt
Rory McIlroy fended off disaster by making the cut at the Australian Open as home favourite Min Woo Lee holed an eagle and four birdies to surge into contention Friday during a dramatic second round.
Weatherald fires up as Australia race to 130-1 in second Ashes Test
Free-flowing opener Jake Weatherald crunched an unbeaten 59 but Australia lost dangerman Travis Head as they chipped away at England's lead on day two of the day-night second Ashes Test on Friday, racing to 130-1 at tea.
Gibbs runs for three TDs as Lions down Cowboys to boost NFL playoff bid
Jahmyr Gibbs ran for three touchdowns and the Detroit Lions never trailed in a 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a clash crucial to the NFL playoff hopes of both teams.
Hope's resistance keeps West Indies alive in New Zealand Test
A sparkling century by Shai Hope ably supported by Justin Greaves had the West Indies 212-4 at stumps on Friday and clinging to the remote chance they can save the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.
LeBron scoring streak ends as Hachimura, Reaves lift Lakers
Rui Hachimura drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-120 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday as LeBron James's incredible streak of double-digit scoring games ended.
England all out for 334 in second Ashes Test
England were dismissed for 334 in their first innings of the day-night second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane on Friday with Joe Root unbeaten on 138.
'Annoying' Raphinha pulling Barca towards their best
Forward Raphinha's comeback from injury has helped Barcelona edge back towards their best form and helped the Catalans reclaim top spot in La Liga.
Prolific Kane and Undav face off as Bayern head to Stuttgart
League leaders Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart on Saturday, setting the scene for a battle between the Bundesliga's two in-form goal getters: Harry Kane and Deniz Undav.
Napoli's title defence continues with visit of rivals Juventus
Napoli have a chance to strike a blow against Juventus as the two great Serie A rivals face off on Sunday in another episode of Europe's tightest league title race.
Nice host Angers with storm clouds gathering over the Riviera
Beleaguered Nice play Angers at home in Ligue 1 on Sunday, looking to end a dire run on the pitch and tensions between the team and supporters off it.
Eyes of football world fixed on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will mark out the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
West Indies on the ropes in record run chase against New Zealand
New Zealand had the West Indies on the ropes at 107-4 chasing an unlikely 531 at tea on day four of the first Test in Christchurch on Friday, with only Shai Hope providing solid resistance.
McIntosh swims second-fastest 400m free ever in US Open triumph
Canadian Summer McIntosh clocked the second-fastest 400m freestyle swim in history on Thursday, touching in 3min 55.37sec to win at the US Open long course meeting in Austin, Texas.
Olympic swim star Thorpe to race gruelling Sydney-Hobart on top yacht
Olympic swimming great Ian Thorpe on Friday joined the crew of supermaxi LawConnect in its bid to win a third consecutive Sydney-Hobart yacht race, with the Australian bracing for a mental and physical challenge.
Liverpool's defensive woes deepen, Arsenal face Villa test
Liverpool travel to Leeds this weekend with mounting questions over whether Arne Slot can stop the rot, while in-form Aston Villa take aim at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Trump set for soccer -- or football -- diplomacy at World Cup draw
Donald Trump still seems unsure whether to call it soccer or football. But the US president's aim is truer when using the world's favorite sport to score diplomatic goals.
Messi eyes first MLS crown as Miami face Mueller-led Vancouver
Lionel Messi will aim to crown his MLS revolution by leading Inter Miami to their first domestic championship on Saturday in a blockbuster season finale against the surging Vancouver Whitecaps.
Lyon 'absolutely filthy' at being dropped for Ashes Test
Frustrated Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said he was "absolutely filthy" at being axed for the second Ashes Test against England.
West Indies face colossal 531-run target in first New Zealand Test
The West Indies made a safe start to their colossal 531-run target in the first Test against an injury-hit New Zealand on Friday as they reached 20-0 at lunch on day four in Christchurch.
Chiefs face must-win clash as fierce NFL rivalries renewed
Patrick Mahomes and the faltering Kansas City Chiefs face a must-win clash against the resurgent Houston Texans Sunday on a crunch weekend that features some of the NFL's fiercest rivalries.
Amorim frustrated by wasteful Man Utd
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim criticised his side's lack of killer instinct after blowing the lead against struggling West Ham in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
Defending champ Scheffler in 5-way tie for lead at Hero World Challenge
Scottie Scheffler, chasing a third straight Hero World Challenge title, had seven birdies before a closing bogey to post a six-under-par 66 on Thursday to join a five-way tie for the first-round lead at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas.
Man Utd rue missed chance in West Ham draw
Manchester United's issues defending a lead cost them a place in the Premier League's top five after lowly West Ham hit back to salvage a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Nigeria stalwart Troost-Ekong retires just before AFCON
Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, just 19 days before the Super Eagles launch their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Odermatt dominates Beaver Creek World Cup downhill
Swiss star Marco Odermatt won the Beaver Creek downhill in commanding style on Thursday to notch his third victory in four starts in the young alpine World Cup season geared toward the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.
Frank favours Spurs victory over Brentford sentiment
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said his need for a home Premier League win will override his feelings for Brentford as he faces his former club on Saturday.