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Liverpool left 'devastated' by death of Diogo Jota
Liverpool said on Thursday that the club had been left "devastated" by the death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother in a car crash in Spain.
Liverpool football star Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain: police
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northwestern Spain on Thursday, police said, weeks after the star got married.
Wales look to end 17-game losing streak with 'massive' Japan win
Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Thursday that beating Japan this weekend would be "massive" for his struggling side as they look to end a record losing streak.
Wounded Wales looking for 'massive' win over Japan
Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Thursday that beating Japan this weekend would be "massive" for his struggling side as they look to end a record losing streak.
Free-scoring Lions can be beaten insists Waratahs coach McKellar
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar said Thursday that beating the British and Irish Lions was "doable", but admitted the scale of the challenge for his under-strength team was daunting.
Jones places faith in Japan youth movement to sink Wales
Japan head coach Eddie Jones said "inexperience can sometimes be a blessing" as he named a young team Thursday to face struggling Wales in the first of two home Tests.
All Black wing Ioane warns 'dangerous' France are no B-team
All Blacks wing Rieko Ioane said Thursday he expects French players to have a chip on their shoulder after being dubbed a B-team ahead of the three match series against New Zealand.
Russell heads into home British GP haunted by Verstappen rumours
George Russell heads into his home British Grand Prix this weekend haunted by rumours, and unconfirmed reports, that fierce rival and four-time world champion Max Verstappen has accepted an offer to replace him next year.
Djokovic wary of Evans threat, Krejcikova worships at 'temple of tennis'
Novak Djokovic goes into his Wimbledon second-round match against Dan Evans on Thursday with an unlikely losing record against the British wildcard... even though they have met only once before.
Steve Smith back for second West Indies Test after dislocated finger
Steve Smith has recovered from a nasty dislocated finger and will return for Australia's second Test against the West Indies this week at the expense of Josh Inglis, skipper Pat Cummins said.
Holland completes All Blacks 'great story' to debut against France
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson on Thursday hailed the "great story" of lock Fabian Holland after he was named as one of four uncapped players to face France in the first Test in Dunedin.
Home-grown players delight Wimbledon fans on hunt for 'new Andy Murray'
Host nation Britain is hungry for its next big tennis star to emerge at Wimbledon after two-time champion Andy Murray's retirement last year, with Jack Draper leading a new generation of home men's players.
Joao Pedro arrival boosts Chelsea ahead of Palmeiras Club World Cup test
New signing Joao Pedro could make his debut for Chelsea when they renew acquaintances with Brazilian outfit Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup on Friday.
Lions start to roar in ominous Wallabies warning
Skipper Maro Itoje says the British and Irish Lions must be sharper and more accurate despite accumulating a bumper 16 tries and 106 points across their opening two games in Australia.
Kellaway, Tupou headline Waratahs team to face Lions
Wallabies Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway headline the NSW Waratahs team named Thursday to face the British and Irish Lions, but the Super Rugby side will be missing a host of star names.
Four All Blacks debutants to face France in first Test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson on Thursday named four uncapped players in New Zealand's matchday 23 for the first of three Test matches against France.
Norway battle back to beat Swiss hosts in Euro 2025 opener
Norway downed hosts Switzerland in their opening fixture of Women's Euro 2025 on Wednesday, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a tough encounter to move top of Group A.
Tarvet won't turn pro yet, despite pushing Alcaraz at Wimbledon
British amateur Oliver Tarvet said facing Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon was the "most special day" of his life, but the world number 733 has no intention of turning professional just yet.
India captain Gill's hundred repels England in second Test
Shubman Gill led from the front once more with a second hundred in as many matches as India captain to keep England at bay at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Alcaraz ends Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure, Paolini crashes out
Carlos Alcaraz spoiled Oliver Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure as the defending champion moved into the third round with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over the British amateur, while last year's runner-up Jasmine Paolini became the latest star to crash out on Wednesday.
Former finalist Paolini stunned as Wimbledon seeds continue to fall
Jasmine Paolini was the latest victim of Wimbledon's spate of giant-killings as last year's runner-up suffered a shock second-round exit against Russian world number 62 Kamilla Rakhimova on Wednesday.
Finland open Women's Euro 2025 with win over Iceland
Finland got Women's Euro 2025 up and running on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over 10-player Iceland, as hosts Switzerland get set for their opening clash against Norway.
India captain Gill hits another hundred against England in 2nd Test
Shubman Gill led from the front once more with a second hundred in as many matches as India captain to keep England at bay at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Alcaraz ends Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure, Sabalenka advances
Carlos Alcaraz spoiled Oliver Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure as the defending champion moved into the third round with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over the British amateur on Wednesday after Aryna Sabalenka stemmed the tide of shock exits.
Ruthless Alcaraz ends Tarvet's Wimbledon fairytale
Carlos Alcaraz ended Oliver Tarvet's Wimbledon fairytale as the defending champion moved into the third round with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over the British amateur on Wednesday.
Bangladesh collapse in ODI series opener to hand Sri Lanka big win
Bangladesh suffered a stunning batting collapse under lights as Sri Lanka snatched a 77-run victory in the first one-day international in Colombo on Wednesday.
Sabalenka tells troubled Zverev to talk to family about mental health issues
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has urged Alexander Zverev to talk to his family about his mental health issues before they "destroy" him.
Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome
Aitana Bonmati is on the road to recovery from the viral meningitis scare which has kept her out of Spain's Euro 2025 opener against Portugal, coach Montse Tome said on Wednesday.
Pogacar must 'battle' for Tour de France title says director
While Tadej Pogacar is a clear favourite to win the Tour de France, director Christian Prudhomme says the design of the route should provide a tight struggle all the way down to the wire.
Alcaraz aims to avoid Wimbledon giant-killing after Sabalenka wins
Carlos Alcaraz will aim to avoid one of Wimbledon's greatest upsets against British amateur Oliver Tarvet on Wednesday after Aryna Sabalenka stemmed the tide of shock exits.
England captain Stokes makes Jaiswal breakthrough in second Test
England captain Ben Stokes again proved his worth as a Test-match partnership-breaker at Edgbaston on Wednesday by denying India dangerman Yashasvi Jaiswal his second hundred of the series.
Sabalenka praying for no more Wimbledon upsets after battling win
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she hopes there are "no more upsets" at Wimbledon after reaching the third round with a hard-fought 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 win over Marie Bouzkova on Wednesday.