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Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic

Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic

Taiwan are not expected to win the World Baseball Classic but their fans are making their presence felt in Tokyo, with tens of thousands decked out in the team's blue tooting horns and belting out songs.

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Verstappen baffled by crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Verstappen baffled by crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Saturday he had never experienced anything like the crash that left him 20th on the grid for the Australian Grand Prix.

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Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes

George Russell powered to pole position Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, but there was disaster for Max Verstappen who crashed out.

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'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her injury return off to a solid start on Friday, punching her ticket to the third round at Indian Wells with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over qualifier Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva.

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Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks Spurs

Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks Spurs

Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday.

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Judge homers as USA cruise past Brazil in World Baseball Classic

Judge homers as USA cruise past Brazil in World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge blasted a two-run home run as the United States launched their World Baseball Classic campaign with a 7-1 victory over Brazil on Friday.

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Grabbing the bull by the tail: Venezuela's cowboy sport

Grabbing the bull by the tail: Venezuela's cowboy sport

Four mounted cowboys jostle for position near the bull pen gate.

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Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles

Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles

World number two Jannik Sinner overwhelmed Czech qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to launch his bid for a first Indian Wells hardcourt crown.

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Russell tops final practice in Melbourne as Antonelli crashes heavily

Russell tops final practice in Melbourne as Antonelli crashes heavily

George Russell outpaced Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in an eventful third and final practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday that saw his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli crash heavily.

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Tatum's 'emotional' return sparks Celtics over Mavs

Tatum's 'emotional' return sparks Celtics over Mavs

Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday.

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