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Ex-England cricketers Bell, Foster to help coach New Zealand
New Zealand Cricket said Wednesday that former English internationals Ian Bell and James Foster will help coach the Black Caps on their white-ball tour of England which starts next week.
Franco placed on indefinite leave amid MLB probe
Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco has been placed on indefinite leave as Major League Baseball continues to probe allegations of an improper relationship between the player and a minor, the league said Tuesday.
PGA Tour chief confident of Saudi deal by December deadline
PGA Tour chief executive Jay Monahan said Tuesday he is confident of meeting a December 31 deadline to hammer out details of the tour's merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Keep the Faith -- Kipyegon and Barshim make history at the worlds
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won a historic third world 1500m gold on Tuesday and although Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim missed out on a fourth crown, he became the first man to win five medals in the event.
Kipyegon seals historic hat-trick of world 1500m titles, Hassan bags bronze
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon produced a devastating last lap to win an unprecedented third world women's 1500m title in Budapest on Tuesday as arch-rival Sifan Hassan took bronze.
Gardiner out of world 400m as Van Niekerk sneaks through
Olympic champion Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas failed to make it into the final of the men's 400m at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest after pulling up injured in his semi-final on Tuesday.
England captain Farrell to miss start of World Cup after ban appeal
England captain Owen Farrell will miss the first two games of the World Cup after World Rugby won their appeal against the controversial decision to overturn his red card, it was announced on Tuesday.
Al Nassr leave it late to snatch Asian Champions League spot
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr qualified for the Asian Champions League group stage after they secured an injury-time victory against Shabab Al Ahli in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon wins third world women's 1500m title
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon produced a devastating last lap to win an unprecedented third world women's 1500m title in Budapest on Tuesday.
Mount ruled out of Man Utd's next two games
Mason Mount will miss Manchester United's Premier League games against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal after suffering a "small" injury, the club said on Tuesday.
Harrison lays down hurdles marker, Amusan makes most of clearance to compete
Kendra Harrison laid down a marker that she is in the form to at last win a major title, blitzing to a world-leading time of 12.24sec in her 100m hurdles heat in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Tuesday.
Liverpool's Mac Allister has red card overturned
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister had his red card against Bournemouth overturned on Tuesday after the Reds appealed against the controversial dismissal.
West Ham sign Stuttgart defender Mavropanos
West Ham signed Greece defender Konstantinos Mavropanos from Stuttgart in a deal worth a reported £17 million ($21 million) on Tuesday.
Rauf leads Pakistan's rout of Afghanistan in first ODI
Fast bowler Haris Rauf led a pace assault on Afghanistan with a career-best five-wicket haul to give Pakistan a thumping 142-run victory in the first one-day international in Sri Lanka's Hambantota on Tuesday.
Harden fined $100,000 over Sixers no-play threat
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has been fined $100,000 by the NBA after vowing never to play for the team under general manager Daryl Morey, the league said Tuesday.
ATP introduces financial safety net for players in top 250
The ATP announced on Tuesday the creation from 2024 of a financial security programme for players ranked inside the top 250, guaranteeing a minimum yearly income and support in case of injury.
Australia's Jones plays down ex-New Zealand coach Hansen's advisory role
Australia head coach Eddie Jones said on Tuesday former New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is helping his side on training and leadership this week as an unpaid advisor.
Spain PM says football boss apology over kiss 'insufficient'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday blasted as "insufficient" the apology given by Spain's football federation chief for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup
Afghanistan's spin trio skittle Pakistan for 201 in first ODI
Mujeeb Ur Rahman led a strong Afghan spin trio to bundle Pakistan out for 201 in the first one-day international in Sri Lanka's Hambantota on Tuesday.
Zarco replaces Rins at Honda in 2024
French rider Johann Zarco is to join the Honda-LCR MotoGP team for the next two seasons, the Japanese team announced on Tuesday.
Man City manager Guardiola to miss two matches after back surgery
Pep Guardiola will miss Manchester City's next two matches after a "routine operation" on his back Tuesday, the Premier League champions announced.
England women's World Cup winner Hartley to retire from cricket
Alex Hartley, a member of the England side that won the 2017 Women's World Cup final, has said she will retire from cricket at the end of this season's domestic Hundred competition.
Emery wants to make 'new history' with Villa in Europe
Unai Emery has urged Aston Villa to "write a new history" ahead of the Premier League club's first European campaign in 13 years.
Capuozzo leads Italy's Rugby World Cup charge
Ange Capuozzo will travel to the Rugby World Cup in France after being selected in the Azzurri squad announced on Tuesday.
Odegaard says players must adapt to new rules after Tomiyasu red card
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes players will have little choice but to adapt to new Premier League rules even if the initial yellow card that led to team-mate Takehiro Tomiyasu being sent off against Crystal Palace was "harsh".
Incomparable Rojas has new world triple jump record in sights
Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas, who has reigned supreme at global championships since 2017, insists bettering her own world record remains an objective as she hunts for a fourth consecutive world title in Budapest.
New sprint queen Richardson's frank speaking divides opinion
Sha'Carri Richardson took no prisoners on the track in storming to women's 100m world gold in a mirror image of her pugnacious style off it -- which though not to everyone's taste has earned praise from track legend Michael Johnson.
Chelsea defender Hall joins Newcastle on season-long loan
Lewis Hall has joined Newcastle on a season-long loan from Chelsea with the option for a permanent deal for the defender, the northeast side announced Tuesday.
Saudi MMA fighters out to 'prove themselves' in NY bouts
Abdullah al-Qahtani trades jabs with a sparring partner at a gym in the Saudi capital Riyadh, surrounded by a dozen fighters running through their own drills on the crowded mat.
Chelsea'a Chukwuemeka undergoes knee surgery
Chelsea teenager Carney Chukwuemeka has undergone surgery on the knee injury he sustained playing against West Ham last weekend, the Blues announced Tuesday.
Johnson can shine in South Africa, says Australia T20 skipper Marsh
Australia's new Twenty20 captain Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday that the "incredible talent" of uncapped fast bowler Spencer Johnson will make him one to watch on their white-ball tour of South Africa.
All Blacks star 'gobsmacked' by Hansen assisting Australia
Veteran All Blacks hooker Dane Coles said he was "gobsmacked" to hear former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is helping rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.