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In Manchester, City fans 'devastated' while rival fans call for relegation
Manchester City fans told AFP Wednesday they were "devastated" by the verdict on the football club's financial breaches, while supporters of rival clubs called for City's relegation from the Premier League.
Swiss FA withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino
The Swiss Football Association (SFV) announced Wednesday it was withdrawing its support for beleaguered incumbent Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election.
Man City's meteoric rise clouded by financial scandal
Manchester City enjoyed a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to Premier League domination, but their golden era could be forever tarnished after they were found guilty of scores of financial rule breaches.
Portugal boss denies 'incident' with Ronaldo
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus insisted on Wednesday that there was no rift between him and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the 72-year-old did acknowledge that his captain had been disappointed to remain on the bench in the side's Nations League win over Norway.
NHL Avalanche ink Bednar to four-year coaching deal
Jared Bednar, who guided the Colorado Avalanche to the 2022 Stanley Cup, signed a four-year contract on Wednesday to remain head coach of the NHL club through the 2030-31 campaign.
Manchester City: Main points of damning judgement and possible sanctions
Manchester City employed a series of measures to bypass Premier League spending rules, according to the damning judgement against the 10-time English champions.
Italy looking for 'identity' under Mancini says Scalvini
Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini said Wednesday the Azzurri were still defining themselves under new coach Roberto Mancini as they prepare to take on Zinedine Zidane's France in the Nations League this week.
Guardiola backs Man City after bombshell guilty verdicts
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola threw his weight behind the club on Wednesday after a bombshell verdict on Premier League financial rule breaches plunged their future into serious doubt.
Demuro hopes to deliver Japan a 'magical' Arc victory
Cristian Demuro has ridden the winner of Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, twice and he said Wednesday it would be "magical" to deliver Japan's first ever triumph as the nation has "been waiting years for the victory."
Japan win marathon penalty shootout to set up South Korea gold-medal clash
Hosts Japan will play reigning champions South Korea for Asian Games men's football gold after winning a nail-biting semi-final 9-8 on penalties against Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open on Wednesday and extend his extraordinary unbeaten streak in Beijing.
Parma appoint Italy World Cup winner Gilardino
Parma have appointed former Italy and AC Milan striker Alberto Gilardino to succeed the sacked Carlos Cuesta, as the club find themselves floundering in 15th position in Serie A.
West Indies pile up record 405-7 in second ODI against India
Opener John Campbell hit 101 to lay the foundations for West Indies' highest-ever one-day international total of 405-7 against India in their second match on Wednesday.
Man City future in doubt after guilty verdict
Manchester City face an uncertain future after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules in a bombshell verdict that former player Micah Richards described as "devastating".
China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Games organisers say sorry
China's divers extended their remarkable Asian Games unbeaten record stretching back to 1974 as a top Japanese official apologised Wednesday for "inconveniences" that have dogged the continent's premier sporting event.
In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'
On the streets of Manchester, people voiced shock and dismay at the scale of financial wrongdoing by Manchester City, with some calling for the football club to be relegated from the Premier League.
Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday they will play their second Nations League match against Israel Sunday after the first fixture was thrown into doubt by player concerns over the Gaza war.
Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season
Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the Formula One season, the racer and his team said Wednesday, following a difficult campaign for the Frenchman.
South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final
Reigning champions South Korea struck with eight minutes left to seal a 2-1 win over a "proud" China on Wednesday and reach the final of the Asian Games men's football.
Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by fans who had come from far and wide to see their hero in action.
South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
South Korea struck with eight minutes left to seal a 2-1 victory over a heartbroken China on Wednesday and reach the final of the Asian Games men's football.
Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
Tom Kim defied jet-lag and just six hours of sleep in two days to shoot a three-under par 67 as the Asian Games golf began on Wednesday, while defending champion Taichi Kho had a hole-in-one.
Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
Nagoya's mayor apologised to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city following a string of complaints.
Yankees and pope-backed White Sox start MLB playoffs with wins
Cam Schlittler baffled Boston batters and Ben Rice blasted two home runs to spark a New York Yankees triumph Tuesday, while Pope Leo XIV sent support to his hometown Chicago White Sox ahead of their Major League Baseball playoff victory.
Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium
Under 1,000 spectators watched Asian Games hosts Japan beat South Korea in the semi-finals of the women's football at a 50,000-capacity stadium, highlighting the struggle to generate interest in some events.
'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history
Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, believes even faster times are on the horizon both for him and the sport.
The eight stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13.
Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup
Rugby's biggest World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 24 teams clashing over six weeks in Australia, and ominous back-to-back champions South Africa are already staking their claim to another title.
Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia
Kimi Antonelli has vowed to bounce back and rebuild his runaway advantage in the drivers' championship as Formula One returns to Malaysia this weekend.
Albert becomes youngest US scorer in 4-2 win over Chile
Mathis Albert became the youngest-ever US goal-scorer and fellow teen Julian Hall netted in back-to-back games as Mauricio Pochettino's side beat Chile 4-2 in a friendly international Tuesday at St Louis.
Pope-backed White Sox join Braves with MLB playoff wins
Pope Leo XIV sent support to his hometown Chicago White Sox ahead of their Major League Baseball playoff victory on Tuesday while Atlanta's Austin Riley delivered a triumph with a three-run homer.
Forsling's OT blast lifts Florida over Carolina in NHL opener
Gustav Forsling blasted a slapshot past goaltender Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give Florida a 1-0 victory over Carolina in Tuesday's 2026-27 NHL season opener.