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Sinner on semi-final collison course with Djokovic at Australian Open
Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against France's Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision course to meet 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster semi-final.
Ledecky posts second-fastest 1500m free time ever in Pro Swim win
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women's 1500m freestyle time in history on Wednesday to launch the US Pro Swim Series event in Austin, Texas, with a dominant victory.
All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday, less than two years before the World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt.
Hit TV show 'Heated Rivalry' a welcome surprise for gay hockey community
Growing up in a rural, religious community in western Canada, Kyle McCarthy loved hockey, but once he came out at 19, he quit, convinced being openly gay and an active player was untenable.
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah's dreams of winning the title were again dashed.
Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior
Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side's blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.
Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Inter extend Serie A lead to six points after Napoli slip
Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after beating Lecce 1-0 and taking advantage of Napoli's goalless draw with Parma.
Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cologne on Wednesday and restore their 11-point lead atop the Bundesliga table.
Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers, then said he was playing in the tournament for the last time.
Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter
Napoli risk further falling behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan after being held to a goalless draw by Parma on Wednesday.
Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.
Promoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after horror crash
Anthony Joshua's promoter believes the former world heavyweight champion will eventually box again following a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
Wales's Faletau set to miss bulk of Six Nations
Wales suffered a fresh blow on Wednesday after it was announced veteran No 8 Taulupe Faletau would miss the opening three rounds of the Six Nations with a calf problem.
England sweating on Fin Smith's fitness for Six Nations opener
Fin Smith could miss England's Six Nations opener against Wales next month because of a calf injury.
England rugby league coach Wane quits role
Shaun Wane stepped down as England rugby league head coach with immediate effect on Wednesday.
European basketball pioneer Schrempf lauds 'global' NBA
On the eve of the first regular season NBA game in Germany, European basketball pioneer Detlef Schrempf is "proud" of the role he played in making the league a worldwide phenomenon.
Mitchell hits ton as New Zealand down India to level ODI series
Daryl Mitchell struck an unbeaten 131 to lead New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket win over India in the second one-day international on Wednesday.
Spurs sign England midfielder Gallagher from Atletico Madrid
Tottenham signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth a reported £34.7 million ($46.6 million) on Wednesday.
UK interior minister says 'lost confidence' in police chief over Maccabi fan ban
Britain's interior minister Shabana Mahmood said on Wednesday she had lost confidence in the police chief who oversaw the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a Birmingham match last year.
Burkina Faso sack coach Traore after AFCON exit
Burkina Faso sacked their coach Brama Traore and all of his staff on Wednesday following their exit of the African Cup of Nations at the hands of bitter rivals Ivory Coast.
Amateur stuns star-studded field to win 'One Point Slam' in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith sensationally upset a star-studded field to collect a Aus$1 million (US$670,000) prize Wednesday by winning the pressure-packed "One Point Slam" ahead of the Australian Open.
Ofner celebrates early then loses in Australian Open qualifying
Austria's Sebastian Ofner suffered a brutal exit from Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday when he celebrated too early thinking he had won, before collapsing and crashing out.
From bricklayer to record-breaker: Brentford's Thiago eyes World Cup berth
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.
Keys overcomes serve demons to win latest Australian Open warm-up
Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys overcame some first-set serve wobbles to win her latest warm-up match for the opening Grand Slam of the year on Wednesday.
Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Thunder halt Spurs losing streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a three-game losing streak against the San Antonio Spurs with a 119-98 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Tuesday.
LA28 organizers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an "affordable and inclusive" Games on Tuesday as they prepared to open registration for a lottery to buy tickets.
Sinner in way as Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam in Australia
Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be no easy feat with great rival Jannik Sinner standing in his way.
Rahm, Dechambeau, Smith snub PGA Tour offer to stay with LIV
Major winners Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith all committed to stay with LIV Golf in 2026 on Tuesday, turning down the chance to follow Brooks Koepka back to the US PGA Tour.
Semenyo an instant hit as Man City close on League Cup final
Antoine Semenyo made himself an instant Manchester City hero as Pep Guardiola's men took a giant stride towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win at Newcastle.