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Messi misses training ahead of U.S. Open Cup final

Messi misses training ahead of U.S. Open Cup final

Lionel Messi did not take part in Inter Miami's training session ahead of their U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo on Wednesday with his return to action remaining in question.

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RNA recovered from extinct animal in world first

RNA recovered from extinct animal in world first

Scientists have for the first time recovered RNA from an extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger, raising hope for the resurrection of animals once thought lost forever, Stockholm University researchers told AFP.

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China win historic eSports Asian Games gold as Haughey makes statement

China win historic eSports Asian Games gold as Haughey makes statement

Hosts China won the first eSports gold medal in the 72-year history of the Asian Games on Tuesday as Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey issued another warning for next year's Paris Olympics.

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Taylor Swift 'Eras' tour concert film going global

Taylor Swift 'Eras' tour concert film going global

Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" concert film is expected to be the cinematic event of the season -- and now it's going global, with tickets expected to go on sale in more than 100 countries.

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Ancelotti defends his tactics after Madrid derby defeat

Ancelotti defends his tactics after Madrid derby defeat

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed doubts about his team and tactical set-up on Tuesday after they fell to their first defeat of the season in the Madrid derby.

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Kehinde Wiley: black power painter

Kehinde Wiley: black power painter

Kehinde Wiley made his name painting ordinary African-Americans in classical European style, but after a high-profile commission from Barack Obama he is focusing on a different form of black power with a new show looking at African leaders.

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Haughey fires Paris Olympic warning as Honda motors past Seto

Haughey fires Paris Olympic warning as Honda motors past Seto

Siobhan Haughey shattered her own Asian record to add the Asiad 100m freestyle title to her Olympic and world silver medals Tuesday, as Tomoru Honda stunned an exhausted Daiya Seto in the 400m medley.

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Guardiola tempers Foden's Man City quadruple ambitions

Guardiola tempers Foden's Man City quadruple ambitions

Pep Guardiola said Tuesday it was a "big mistake" to think about trophies so early in the season, after hungry Phil Foden said Manchester City were targeting a unique quadruple.

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Chile flanker Martinez targets Uruguay example

Chile flanker Martinez targets Uruguay example

Argentina are by a long chalk South America's rugby number one side but Chile back-rower Raimundo Martinez hopes his outfit can catch up with the number two outfit Uruguay "in the next four years."

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'Ludicrous' to expect to beat New Zealand, says Italy coach

'Ludicrous' to expect to beat New Zealand, says Italy coach

New Zealand may not be rugby's dominant force as they once were but beating them remains more a fanciful dream than a realistic possibility, Italy's defence coach Marius Goosen said on Tuesday.

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