NHL to return to Olympics for 2026, 2030 Winter Games
Players from the National Hockey League will compete in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games after a deal was reached between players, the league and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the NHL said on Friday.
Read moreSon says 'no excuses' after firing South Korea into Asian Cup semis
Son Heung-min said South Korea have "no excuses" not to win the Asian Cup after he scored an extra-time winner to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up a semi-final against Jordan.
Read moreSerbia court acquits ex-spies jailed for killing journalist
A Serbian appeals court acquitted four former intelligence officers jailed for the brutal 1999 murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija, a fierce critic of late strongman Slobodan Milosevic.
Read moreFury's 'freak cut' postpones heavyweight title bout with Usyk
Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk after the British heavyweight suffered a "freak cut" above his eye during a sparring session in Riyadh, Queensberry Promotions announced Friday.
Read more'Devastated' Australia failed to take chances in Asian Cup loss - coach
Graham Arnold said his "devastated" Australia team were punished for failing to take their chances in the 2-1 Asian Cup defeat in extra time to South Korea on Friday.
Read moreRussia labels veteran rights campaigner Orlov 'foreign agent'
Russia on Friday named veteran human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov, head of the Nobel Prize-winning Memorial group, a "foreign agent".
Read moreLookman goal takes Nigeria into AFCON semi-finals
Ademola Lookman scored his third goal in two games as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday with a 1-0 victory over Angola in the last eight.
Read moreSon magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan
South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday.
Read moreFury's 'freak cut' postpones Usyk heavyweight bout
Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk after the British heavyweight suffered a "freak cut" above his eye during a sparring session in Riyadh, Queensberry Promotions announced Friday.
Read moreLower profits at US oil giants still mighty enough for big investor payouts
ExxonMobil and Chevron reported lower but still strong profits Friday as they push ahead with hefty shareholder payouts and major acquisitions.
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