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Man City secure Premier League record deal to sign Fernandez

Alcaraz aims to step it up in round two of US Open title defense

Kaepernick says NFL 'blackballing me' decade after protest

Honduran judge drops corruption charges against ex-leader Hernandez

Atletico loan David from Juve, send Lemar to Elche

Mudryk joins Spurs on loan from Chelsea after doping ban ends

Chelsea 'keeper Sanchez makes deadline-day move to Como

What's next after judge strikes down New York's landmark climate fund law

Man City sign Ndiaye, line up Fernandez as Premier League clubs set new spending record

Kroenke to buy baseball's Los Angeles Angels: statement

Cobolli claws out five-set victory at rain-hit US Open

Ndiaye seizes 'chance of a lifetime' in Man City move

OpenAI to launch new model with 'stronger safeguards' after hack

Global bond sell-off, surging oil prices send markets into the red

Regragui breaking new World Cup ground for African coaches

Morocco boss Walid Regragui became the first ever African coach to take a team into the World Cup quarter-finals when his side beat Spain on penalties, despite only taking over the reins in August.

Morocco chasing World Cup history against free-scoring Portugal

Morocco head into Saturday's last-eight clash with Portugal knowing they are only one step away from making history as Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists, but they face a buoyant opposition fresh from scoring six goals against Switzerland.

France captain Lloris ready to make history in England World Cup showdown

Captain of his country for more than a decade, Hugo Lloris will make French national team history on Saturday when he leads the World Cup holders into their quarter-final clash with England, tasked with shutting out his friend and club colleague Harry Kane.

England v France - Keys to the game

Defending champions France take on England on Saturday in their World Cup quarter-final. Here are the key battles and tactical challenges:

Record-chaser Kane leading England's bid for World Cup glory

Harry Kane is on the brink of becoming England's record goalscorer, but the unselfish star would happily swap that historic landmark for the chance to lead his country to World Cup glory.

France brace for England showdown in World Cup quarters

Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward line-up packed with youthful zest.

US sues to block Microsoft's blockbuster buyout of gaming giant Activision

The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, maker of the blockbuster "Call of Duty" title, over concerns that it would stifle competition.

Frustration in Romania and Bulgaria after Schengen rejection

After more than 10 years waiting to be admitted into the Schengen zone, Bulgaria and Romania were once more turned away after two EU countries vetoed their admission.

Zverev returns to action six months after French Open injury

Alexander Zverev on Thursday returned to tennis for the first time since tearing ankle ligaments in his French Open semi-final defeat to Rafael Nadal in June.